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I would encourage students to look not only the availability of classes for their selected majors, but also at student life on and off campus. Students should see if the activites that students at their prospective college partake in intresest them because no matter how great academically a school maybe, if a student can't find a fufilling social life, then their college experience won't be as good as it could. If a student finds themself unsure of what they want or if they are even ready for college they should look into oncampus living as an option, because its a great transition from living at home to living on your own. The most important thing to making the most of your college experience is for students to learn how to ask for what you want and make it happen yourself, no one is going to do it for you and its your life so make it happen.

Research degrees of interest at the school. Take college campus tours. Explore the city. Meet people. Don't be lazy. Do well and do good.

there are ups and downs for all colleges this isnt a bad colege but it would be better if you can register ur class early like being in a program SSS

If possible, parents should make sure they have enough money to provide expenses. By doing this, students will be able to focus on their school work and prepare themselves for the real world. Plan plan plan, students must know exactly what they want to acheive acadamic-wise and plan their schedule ahead of time. Always have a back-up plan to your plan, as schools are often getting budget cuts from government, you never know what is going to happen. Students should make new friends as often as possible, networking is a very important part of college life, with a strong network, you will know what class and teacher to register for, and those that you should avoid. Along with friends, you will also be more encouraged to go to school and participate in activities that will help you gain experience and have something on your resume.

I would say make sure you truly are happy and satisfied with the college that you want to attend.

STUDENTS: college is daunting, no matter where you go. it's easy to feel lost and alone at first. GET INVOLVED. join a club, start volunteering, get involved in research, whatever you want!! don't be afraid to be yourself, and don't rush choosing a major; put it off as long as you possibly can! The older you get, the more likely you are to choose a major that actually interests you! If you stay at a school for two years and still don't like it, it's time to transfer. It generally takes a year to a year and a half to feel comfortable at a school, make friends, and start to understand what you need to do in order to make your way to graduation. PARENTS: DO NOT push your child to go to a school that they don't seem to want to attend... let them go wherever, because in the end its their happines you are jeopardizing, not your own! Keep in touch with them, make sure they are handling everything okay... remember what it was like to go to college when you were 18!!

Make sure that your children's interests come before yours or you'll end up wasting time and money. And students should look at all available schools not just universitites you could save alot of money going to a junior college.

Look into not just the programs offered, but who teaches to classes as well. Good and experienced faculty can have a huge impact on education. Even the most expensive universities can have faculty that do nothing but teach and are not active in their field of study. This can affect readiness to enter the "real" world.

I would say listen to your children. Hear what they are interested in and the school that makes them happy for both you and your child. Please do not limit your child but ask them what school they want to go then together discuss pros and cons for schools (e.g. atmosphere, education, or tuition). When both you and your child come to an agreement then be active in suporting your child in finding resources for that school.

Apply apply apply. I didn't apply to enough schools, and didn't get a good sample size from which to pick from. Don't consider the financial impact. You can make it work, and you'll push yourself to make it happen. If all you worry about is money you won't be able to get yourself where you want to be. Take out loans, sell your dog, and get into a college you can be proud of. When in college, join your debate team. Nothing else will make you better prepared academically, and allow you to shoot above and beyond what your classes offer you. Create a student organization, it'll let you know your department and fellow students, and provide you essential extracurricular activities on your resume. When you come on to campus, consult your school newspaper and seniors and find out the "what not to do" - for my school living on campus is a terrible idea, but it's a mistake you can get sucked into. Lastly, have fun, and protect yourself, you're on your own now, and you're going to love it.