Lindsey
Find a school with good sized classes so that you can get to know your teacher and they can get to know you. Fraternities and Sororities aren't in existence at my school and that's something I've always wanted to be involved in so I really missed out in that aspect so learn more about extracurricular activities and such.
Sean
Look for the college that fits your needs, no one else's. Don't let your parents do all the work. Answer any surveys honestly. Work hard, but have a social life. Ask about class sizes, dorm conditions, weekend life, what people do for fun, availability of psychological services, academic services (tutoring, extra help), and career services. Ask about financial aid and scholarships. Talk to your professors, even if you don't have problems. Be mature and responsible about sex, drugs and alcohol. BE brave and talk to new people, especially if you have friends coming into the school. Ask someone who goes to the school if they like the food on campus. School first, fun later.
melissa
make sure it what u want not your parents.. and def live away
Alexandra
to visit it first, and definetly feel comfortable with where you are.
Kimberly
Make sure you visit the campus, and if they do not give you any scholarship or aid, push and push until they can help you out. Also, don't go away just to go away. Many people who do that will end up transferring after a year.
Kristy
No matter where you go, college will be life changing. Make an intelligent decision that is based more on emotions and first impressions than it is on the overall cost. I find that being an hour away from home is the perfect distance because it enables students to be within reach of a strong support system while still having independence. Finally, choose a college that has a friendly and helpful faculty because they can help smoothe out any problems that arise.
Elizabeth
Students should not take the college process lightly. It is in their best interest to visit as many schools as possible and to keep their options open. They should not rush into a decision but wait until they find a school that best fits them, in all areas. If a student is thinking of playing a sport, they should look into everything, sports play a huge role in academic success in college, you have to learn to balance your time efficiently.
Marianne
Theres much advice to give parents and students about finding the right college for them. First off, students need to know where they would be most comfortable at, a large school, or a small school. Researching a schools demographics can best explain whether the school is large or small. With that being said, dont always believe what you read because schools will write anything to make their school seem like the best one. Second, students should go to a school that has his or her intended major for the future. Even if you declare yourself undecided have some what of an idea what you could get into and apply for a school who has that particular major. If students are dead set on a school, the best way to come up with a final answer is simply just talk to the students in the cafeteria. The students' are the ones who will give you an honest answer if the school is good for you.