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The advice I would give a parents and/or students about find the right college is take your time looking at every aspect of the school. First figure out what you want out of a college to narrow down your choses, ask questions, go and look around the campuses. Finds out how much their getting for finanically for each school, and not to skip the opportunity to sign up for scholarships even if it for only one hundred dollars, because it will pay off in the long run.

Do not pick a college that you know you cannot afford unless you recieve substantial financial aid. The stress of trying to pay full tuition when you cannot afford it or amassing debt in loans IS NOT worth it. Parents really need to let their child pick the school because the location, size and way the student feels is what will create a successful student and worthwhile college experience. Parents simply cannot make that decision appropriately and I have seen that failure that results. Students must pay attention to their instinct, you can only be successful if you are comfortable and happy with your college. Do not rely strictly university specialty or purported graduation and employment rates. If you do not pick a major you enjoy, you will not do well.

I would tell parents nd students alike to choose he school that best fits the students background, needs, career goals, and personality because I feel those are the most imprtant attributes to picking a school. Financial Aid may be a big one too. Parents should be sure to allow their children to go to a school they can afford for the full number of years and even anticipate price increases in tuition.

Try to not become overwhelmed, that will just complicate the process. Don't soley focus on the academics of the school, but also look at the attitude of the students and the surroundings. Academics make a huge impact on you, but you would be surprised how much more your peers and surrounding area have an impact. Listen to Father Sundbourg made a difference too - knowing that the President of your college has a sense of humor is key, it lets you know that the school isn't stuffy or uptight.

I applied to over 11 schools, several were In the IV league, I was accepted to all 11. Dont sweat it. Find a good school, one that will challange you, and help you grow. Undergraduate school 'names' (like Harvard) are not such a big deal... Go where you can afford, where you will have fun, and where you are at least far enough away from home so that your not still using your parents place for laundry on the weekends. Gain some indpendence, your gong to need it. But most of all, learn to be open to more the one idea. Your going to come across a lot of people who disagree with you on issues. Learn from them. Learn from the expirences that other have had, and learn to look to see where each idea or opinion is comming from. You have so many options even if you dont yet know what they are... So try new things, try strange classes and discover where your passions might trully lie. But no mater what, keep execpting that to solve any problem that you face, there is more then one right idea. Good luck!

You have to look for a school that matches the attitude of your student. Ensure the vibe of the campus matches with your student. Do take the time to thoroughly research the school and know what your getting into before applying.

The most important thing my parents said to me when choosing a college was to not worry about the price tag. Parents cannot put a price on education and need to encourage their kids to go to college because it will provide so many opportunities for them. I'm going into the same industry (Accounting) as my mom, but because I went to college out of highschool, I have had so many amazing experiences that she can only dream of. College is a remarkable experience and I have watched all my friends who took "breaks" after highschool to figure things out and it will be so hard for them to get back into "school mode". They wish they had started out of highschool because they would have been done by now. However, I know that because my parents were supportive in my drive to go to college, especially one that I felt was right for me, I will look back on the completion of my college degree as one of my greatest achievements. Therefore, I'll say that having choice will make the most of the college experience.

I would recommend doing a lot of extra carricular activities.

Don't worry on costs if you can take out a loan.

It is important to look at many different types of schools. Even if you think that you might know what school you want to go to you might visit a completely different one and decided that it is right for you. That is what happened to me and I am glad that I chose the school where I ended up. In order to make the most of your college experiance it is important to find the right balance between schoolwork and social work (and your job if you have one.) This balance is different for everyone, and it may take some time to figure out. However, almost no one will be happy if they do not spend any time with friends, and yet learning is also incredibly important. After all, that is why you come to college in the first place.