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As a college student i could advice parents/ other students to find out the best college for your career , you have to find out if the career you are picking up is being served in the college you are selecting. Go to the research and check past student opinions related to the college plus the academical standards the college is offering to.. If the college is reliable, teachers are into the students needs. It is very important to feel comfortable since the beginning, so you need to make sure you check the support you receive meanwhile you get the admission process and see results. Quality of programs offered, in simple words: widely variety of programs, academic reputation of the college, accredited instructors, low costs or at least financial support available if you have great GPA scores, transferability and check curriculum of old student academic scores to see how good is the college you are looking for.

Go to the college and talk to the students themselves, especially in the middle of the spring semester.

I always feel that people tend to get overly worried about college application process and the part about ?making the most of college experience.? What exactly is ?making the most out of the college experience?? Some students think it is essentially the late night parties or engaging in risky behavior. Rather it is far from it. It is using all opportunities to make lifetime friends, advance academically and be engaged in the real world ? to become a better you. That is what the real college experience means. There is no reason to fret over this matter ? the time we spend at college will naturally begin to shape us as we are exposed to various ethnicities and beliefs that sometimes many people do not experience at home. But finding the right college is always the challenge ? with regards to the preferences of the student and their parents as well as the financial strains that they encounter. For such decision, it requires the students and the parents to actively be involved in college search by visiting College Board resources and websites, talking to guidance counselors, visiting college campuses and making smart decision as to the financial costs.

In order to find the right college you must start the processi early so you have ample time to make an informed decision. First I think that you should limit your choices of colleges to 5 or 6 at most because you don't want to overwhelm yourself. Second, visit your college early and try to make an appointment when school is in session. This will help you get the feel of the classes and also the campus and the students who attend. Also always visit the departments that will apply to your major ,if you have chosen one . Doing this will give you an idea of what your major entails. Most importantly talk to students who are attending this college, so you can get first hand information about the school and what activities they offer. Also talk to the professors who teach there, they may be able to give you some insight as to the course work. In order to make the most of your college experience you must become involved. Join fraternities, study groups or clubs in order to meet friends and socialize. Stay focused on the reason why you are there and you will do well.

Focus on going to a place that is best for your major and what lifestyle is best for the student. Depending on if they want to be far from home or not or in a big city or in a rural setting. Depending on what the person wants, they should go for it and take advantage of every oppritunity.

make sure you visit while school is in session and stay over night as well as visiting on a weekend. Don't go more than a few hours' drive from home

I think that finding a school that has a good reputation is key. It may sound superficial, but with the economy the way it is , it is important to have a well known school to get a good job.

Look for a college with great campus life, and even if your student says they're not interested in something, look into that part anyway, and make sure it's good. I said I'd never be interested in greek life, but I am now, and the greek life at my school is pathetic. Make sure you speak with a financial aid counselor and ask about ALL FOUR YEARS COVERAGE. Make sure the university lives up to the promise of their financial aid. Don't go to a university with high tuition rates just because that means it's "a better education" because that is completely untrue. Go to any school you think fits you well, not one that looks like it fits because of the bill. Choose a school that has everything you expect from a college. Choose one where you feel that you will fit in, and that the university represents things that are important to you. Choose a school with a broad array of majors, just in case you don't know or you change your mind (most students change at least once). Good luck though, I know you've heard this before.

I recommend to all students applying to college to go away to school. It is an unbelievable experience brought about by individuality and responsibility for oneself and action. Parents, I plead with you to allow your kids to go away to school and to experience living on their own.

I would advise parents and students to take the time to go out and tour any potential schools. It helps to walk around campus during the school year, because you get a chance to see the students in their "Natural environment." I would also advise them to attend open-houses and any other activities the scholl is offering to prospective students. It helped me choose my school and showed my parents the type of environment I would be exposed to for the duration of my educational career. I would lastly encourage parents and students alike to look over the demographics of the school, so they gain a better understanding of the environment. Visiting the school is helpful, but you won't always see the "full picture."