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The advice that I would give for a student about finding the right college for them is to go and visit the campus at a time students are around. When you go visit a college you get a feel of how it would be if you attended. You are also able to know from the visit if you like the college or not. Regardless of what you may find out through research about all the amazing qualities about a college if you go and visit you may find that you simply could not see yourself belonging there. That is what happend to me when I went to go visit a particular college. And my advice to parents is to not push your child to attend a college they do not want to go to. You have to realize that they are the ones that are going to be attending the college and not you. You must learn to trust their judgement that they have chosen the right college for them and support their decision.

When searching for the right school, make sure you research online and in-person each school you apply to. Do not assume the high tuition cost to be a negative and not apply because that school may in the end give you the most financial aid. When you are accepted into schools, visit again to get a feel for it. Try to see all sides of the school from the academic point of view to the social point of view. When you finally choose a university to attend be excited for it is a great experience. You learn the foundation knowledge you will need for the real world, you make life-long friends and you live four years of your young life to the fullest and most care-free extent.

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Parents: Mom's and Dad's do not pressure your children into attending the school of YOUR choice. Let them make their own choices, pick out their own schools, and then come to you for any final approval or suggestions. Over the summer, why not take a family trip to visit a college? Finally, just make sure your student submits the application before the deadline. Students: Listen to your parents. Sometimes the family's finances may not allow you to attend your first choice. After all finacing your education is the priority when it comes to the college topic. Once you start college, stay away from trouble! You know what I mean... drugs, alcohol, late-night partying etc.. Be open minded; a positive outlook will certainly help you make friends. Lastly, don't overload yourself. Joining too many clubs, fraternities/sororities, and getting a job on top of that can affect your GPA. Remember, you are in college to earn a degree, everything elese comes in a second place. Good luck!

The advice that i give students about finding the right college for them is to first make the decision of wether they are willing to live by themselves in a place where they will have to meet new people and basically start over or if they would prefer to stay at home where they know people and surrounded by there parents. After they have an answer to this dilema, then they should look for a school that has a variety of fields which they would be interested in studying, since the majority of the time as an incoming freshman one has no set idea of what to study. After the student comes up with a list of the ones that feel fit what they want to study, then they should try to visit the campus or find someone that is or attended the schools they are highly considering. Lastly, if the student is planning on going on to law school, medical school, or just to do a master then they should look into the financial aid offered for their undergrade. Hope this helps. =]

Find a college that is the overall total package. It has your desired program, it has a mlultitude of extra things going on both on campus and off campus, what are the typical outcomes for people that obtain your desired degree compared with other schools and the FOOD, try before you go!

You want to go to a school where you know you will feel most comfortable and capable of learning. Do not go to a school that you think you will have the best parties at or the most fun. It is 4 years that will prepare you for the rest of your life. Make them count. When you do all your work on time you will have plenty of time to enjoy yourself, go out and meet people.

One piece of advice that was repeated in every College Guide I picked up since sophomore year was to choose the school with the best 'fit' for you. I should have taken this advice far more seriously. After a dozen college visits I hadn't fallen in love with any particular school so I based my decision on practical factors like financial aid and my intended major. Overwhelmed with the excitement of meeting so many new people, I ended up loving my first semester. However, I soon realized that my college experience was not what I hoped it would be. I found that, unlike me, a majority of students were more interested in frat parties than reading Freakonomics. I'd like to use my experiences to offer the following advice: First, if you haven't found that "perfect fit," keep looking. Second, don't worry about finding a school with your exact major. Most students, including me, change their major multiple times. Finally, realize that student loans are a worthwhile price to fully achieve what adults claim should be the "best four years of your life." You only go to college once. Do it right.

There are a great deal of decisions to be made when when choosing a college. To me there are three important factors. The first is make sure the school offers courses and a major that is conducive to your interests and goals. If you are unsure what you would like to major in, make sure the college you choose has a strong Liberal Arts program. Secondly, research student activities and lifestyle on each campus. A school with a variety of activities will help you both in your studies and in your social life. Finally, many colleges are known for their reputations. Don't base your decision on this. People always asked me if I went to a "party school". My reply was always simple. If you're into partying it's a party school, if you're not, it's not. No matter where you go you will find your niche and the people who share your interests and values. If you are into partying you will find that scene on any campus whether it's a notorious party school or a religious college. If your lifestyle is a quieter one you will find that as well.

always have a college fund saved for each child for the financial burden may very quickly become over whelming