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If I were to give a parent or student advice about finding the right college for them I would tell them to follow their heart. I would also tell them they should visit the school on game days, academic days, go to classrooms, and pay attention to the way people interact with each other. When you are on campus and people smile at you without even knowing your name it makes you feel welcome and at home. The size of the campus is also an issue. I like that Purdue's campus is small and the buildings are close together. I would also tell them to talk to someone who has been here a few years and can tell them of their experiences. I know I have met some amazing people and I have met my best friends here at Purdue. I have also had some amazing teachers and I will never forget them. There is something special in each school and all you need to do is look for it and you will find the perfect school for you. The best decision however would be to BOILER UP!

Finding the right college can be hard, but if you look around, and really research each college that you're interested in, the decision should be easily made. To make the most of your college experience, always enjoy yourself. Do what you want to do with your life. We all know that we need an education to be eligible for a good career. You should definitely enjoy yourself why you are getting your education. Students must remember though, the education should come first. Leave the socializing for after your homework is done. If you work hard and set goals, you'll succeed easily.

The only way for you to find out if a college is the right fit for you, is to go visit and see for yourself. The only way you will know is if you experience the campus first-hand. Take a walk around the block, and visit a few classes or buildings. Your instincts will be able to tell you if that is the right college for you. Don't let other people influence your decision because you are the only that will be attending that University for at least a good 4 years. College is supposed to be the best years of you lives and where you will meet life-long friends. Follow your heart and you will make the right decision for yourself.

The advice i would give to students about choosing the right school is make sure you put your education and type of school in the top priority. I've seen way to many of my highschool friends choose schools based on where their friends/boyfriends were going. Its going to be a new and exciting experience if you look at is as a step foward.

They say don't pick your school for the weather, but I feel it is a big part of your experience at that school. You want to go someplace you can focus, but college is a time of growth and new experiences. If you hate snow and are someplace where most of the time you're at school there's snow on the ground you aren't going to enjoy yourself or be able to study efficiently to get every pennys worth. The exception to this rule is that you shouldn't pick a school's climate just to goof off. If you're going to do that plan accordingly. Try out a 2 year community college first and transfer to another school later. It costs less, many credits transfer, and you can experience your new freedom without wasting too much money in case you forget you're there for school. Otherwise look at the schools' programs. Make sure they have at least 2 that you like, because many freshman change their major and you don't want to be stuck at a school paying a lot of money to not get the education you want.

The most important criteria a student should think about when selecting his/her college of choice would be to not only find a college that has the major he/she wants to study, but also that the college has extracurricular activities that they can get involved in. When a new student arrives at the college of their choice they may feel overwhelmed by the large atmosphere or the amount of ciaos during the first few weeks of classes. This is the best time to get involved in those extracurricular activities of interest. The faster a new student gets involved, the faster he/she will begin to meet other new or current students. The campus will gradually become smaller (in their mind) and feel more like the appropriate home away from home.

Personally look for a larger school, a University that has various colleges of study in case you find you don't want to continue in your major after your first year. Also, look for the location of the school and the surroundings. If you don't like living in a city then stay away from those kinds of schools etc. Also, visit the campus; you can't really get a good feel for a school unless you walk around for at least a few hours. Finally, look at the cost, and think about how much a name is really worth, every state has at least one and usually a few quailty schools and the in-state tuition is a lot less than out of state.

If you do not know what you want to major in right away, choose a school that has a lot of options. Find out what is important to you and do some research. For example, if you are interested in social events, cultural events, athletics, etc. make sure you take those into consideration.

Don't attend a university because you think it is what your parents want you to do, and don't base your choice on how many of your friends are planning to attend the same university. Spend a day with a student who is currently studying the major you are interested in before deciding to attend to experience how the classes and academic atmosphere are. Don't always hang around people you knew before college when you get there, and be honest in your opinions. Do what you want to do, not what you believe others want you to do, and don't decide what to study based on how much money you could make from it. Study what interests you, even if it's not what you are best at, then you won't become bored with it and be disappointed with your choice.

Go to a school that has good academics and a good football/basketball team.