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It is best to visit the campus first, even if it requires a plane ride. On paper a school might appear to be the right one for you but you wont know until you go there yourself and get a taste of the environment. I also reccommend not paying for any year out of pocket especially if it is over ten grand. Even if you have the money, you have no idea how much that will cripple you until after the fact. Find a good, trustworthy and understanding loan company to help you through. I guess the biggest advice I could possibly give is simply one word: research. Do your research on all fronts, the school, the financial aid and loans, and the courses presented within the majors. I was very much in the dark throughout my first year because I did not research and I had no idea what a student loan even WAS at the time. I do not want people to have to go through some of the things I have had to go through just to keep myself in this school. So do your research.

Make sure to visit the schools before you make a decision, consider class size and distance from home. There will probably be a compus that you walk into and say this is where I want to go. Once you're at school, take advantage of all the social opportunities and try to meet as many people as you can, they might be able to help you get a job one day, specially if you're in the arts like me.

The best thing to to look for in a college is what can they offer you and what can you give in return. Find a place where you are comfortable and know that you will enjoy learning.

Let your children decide...

Keep your options open and make sure you visit the school before making a decision.

Finding the right college is harder than high school will admit it is. Collegeboard.com is very helpful information-wise, but if you really want to get a good grasp on the school's atmosphere I suggest traveling there and checking it out. If that isn't possible than at least get in touch with someone who goes there or is a school representative. Nothing is worse than doing the paperwork, being accepted, driving down, moving in, and then realizing this college is all wrong for you. Also, choose a college that won't put too much financial strain on your family. I know it isn't right to build your future around your budget but in the end it'll be you who's paying off the loans with their .15 percent interest rate. Once you have found the perfect school, however, don't be shy. Network as much as you can. Make friends, and when you're done, make some more! College is not the time to be a shut in. So get out and have fun! It doesn't have to be all work and no play! Happy hunting and good luck!

A lot of students enter school without even knowing what they want to do. Sometimes, students look at jobs that pay the most and go for a degree that will get said job, but don't consider how much they will like it. When choosing a school try to consider what you, or your child, likes to do, and, if possible, apply that in a career. This way it is easier to figure out what kind of school, and more importantly, what degree you, or your child, will want to seek. One problem I faced when choosing my school was paying for everything. I come from a lower-middle to middle class family, and knew there was no way my family could pay for much of anything, but I didn't let that stop me. If you, or your child, is still in high school, I would suggest to keep that GPA up and steady. One can recieve much financial aid based on grades and even one's participation in extracurricular activities. There are scholarships provided by several orgnizations, too. If you figure out a plan you can pay for college even if your family can't.

The best thing to do is to go out and visit the colleges you're interested in--NO amount of text or pictures can come close to your actual, physical impressions of the school's environment.

To get the most out your college experience, look at college's professors. Find the ones you can relate with and find friendship with. Never over spend for an education, but do look for the right professors. If you find yourself somewhere with professors that aren't able to teach you (for whatever reason), then you need to look else where. You can only get as far as your education allows. A college's reputation can be a great help, but not when faced in a race up the company ladder. Just be well informed about the faculty of the college, make sure they are willing to really help you. I've found my professors at my college to be excellent, however i'm going to be in quite some debt when I leave. Be smarter in finding a place that can give you the right professors, for a price that doesn't break your bank. There is no point being in debt when there are a vast amount of good teachers from whom to gain your knowledge and skills. Also, make sure its a college you can have fun at or near, you'll need the release ;]

Finding the right college for you is all about doing research and visiting the campus. Skipping these steps usually leads to discontent for the student which results in an unsuccessful college experience. Once you find the perfect school, the best thing to do is get involved. Getting connected with students and faculty who have the same thought process and interests as you will enhance your college education. It also looks fantastic on a resume and during a job interview.

It takes lots of time to find the right college. It's certainly no easy cohoice between what a parent feels is right and what the student thinks is right.

I would advise that they visit the schools they consider and speak to the students, mostly juniors and seniors. They will know all the flaws about the education and city and what life is really like, don't get fooled by appearances. But trully I believe I made a good choice with my school, even though I had no parental support and came here on my own, I've managed and learned more about life and myself.

Make sure you start early and visit the college!

When advising either a parent or student about college I feel the most important advice is for the student to choose a school that is right for them. It's always sad to see kids going to a school their parents chose, only because they're paying for it or because that's what they want their kid to do. Picking a college is not always a parent's choice; they're not the ones at the school going to class all day and up studying all night; parents are they're to help with school not to pick it. My mom let me decide what school I wanted to go to and she was there to only help with the process and the deliberation of my choice. She never pushed any school on me and never made me do what she wanted. Because of this I couldn't be happier in the school of my choice doing what I enjoy. Attending a school where the student wanted to go to and feels passionate about will help for them to make the most out of their time in college; whether it be in class or out with friends.

Use your academic counselors for support and advice. Always be well informed about the colleges you're applying to and in order for you to enjoy your college experience one must always have their priorities straight. First, ALWAYS take care of yourself, and then be able to manage your social life with your school work. When you achieve that balance it will be a smooth ride.

The best thing to do when deciding on a college or university it to actually visit the campus and talk to the students and faculty. If you get a warm fuzzy feeling from all of this, then it may be the right choice for you. Equally important is the academic aspect of looking for the right college. Find out if the college you are interested in offers the right degree programs and classes for you, and what percentage of the students are able to find jobs soon after graduating. Financing your education may also be a big concern to you, so find out how much financial aid and scholarship opportunities your college offers. Once you've made your decision, you've got to make the most of your college experience. Many students are tempted to participate in all of the social events and parties that they can possible make time to attend. This is healthy on a limited basis, but don't let it consume all of your free time. Recreational activities, clubs, and volunteering are all a great way to spend your free time -- and you'll feel good afterward too, rather than waking up with a hangover.

As a college sophomore, I have to tell students and parents to RELAX and prepare for a great experience. You CAN go to the school of your choice. Public or private, 2 years or 4, it IS possible. Why? Because there's money out there for all of us. Psst! You just have to look! You have to put the I CAN'T afford it thoughts out of you're mind, and replace them with the I CAN go to a great college and get a great education. Finding the right college involves lots of reseach, but the most important research is that from within. What do YOU want to do? Pick more than one major, freshmen year was made for exploration. I recommend doing what I did, choose a school with all your major options. Experience your prospective schools by touring and visiting. Talk to those not-so-scary upperclassmen, see what there is to do on weekends, think about the weather! Visits give a lot more insight than those virtual tours and can make for some pretty awesome vacations! Now its up to you--keep a positive attitude and be open to the great possibilities that lie ahead!

Some advice that I would have for parents/students to find the right college and make the most of your college experience is to start early. Start looking at colleges late in your junior year of high school make sure that you have a solid plan in mind as far as what you want to do, but at the same time be flexible. when you have some potential colleges in mind make sure that you go visit them. this will give you a valuable insight as to the way that college is. Once you find the right college you will know, it will just sort of hit you. I know that answer is very obscure but you will understand when it happens. As for enjoying college, don't fall into the trap of drugs and alchohol like so many people do, you don't need those to have fun, all you need is a good group of friends. Also make sure that you stay on top of your school work, don't slack of and procrastinate it will only come back to haunt you.

Look at a lot of schools, ask a lot of questions and visit them. Apply to more then you feel necessary to give yourself options. Look at all their departments really consider what direction you want to go in before you pick a school to make sure they are strong in it. Try to relax and remember you can always transfer or leave and you can get a good education anywhere. Utilize your guidance counselors as much as you can. Don't go to college unless your ready. Once your at college put yourself out there. If your homesick etc. the best way to get happy is joining groups, making friends etc. If you have a bad room mate it can change your entire experience make sure you get along and are happy with your room mate if you aren't switch! Don't drop out until you've given it a full semester it can make all the difference between loving it and hating it. Enjoy it while your there!!!

Narrow down colleges based on interests not just majors, take into account other majors besides the definite pick in case change of mind, visit campuses and the place where the college is, apply to various places.