Bobbie
i would advise someone looking into college to check out the prospect schools. Visit the schools and ask questions find out as much about the school as you can. this will help you to chose a school that is right for you.
Amanda
Follow your heart as a student. Attend some classes as the University, eat in the cafeteria, and use the library. See how it would really feel! Do more than just to the campus tour! Talk to students. You'll find out all you wanted to know - and more - that way! If you don't feel at home on the campus, befriended on the campus, or something just doesn't feel right - move on! The right college will feed your spirit and fill your heart!
Ronny
Before jumping the gun, do plenty of research on schools that you are interested in. Another good idea is to start with the basic classes that almost every major would require. This will help avoid wasting time early on with changing your major (and this happens a lot).
Brandon
My best advice would be for the parents and student to sit down and discuss all the pros and cons of each possible school. Try and determine which school provides the most for the student at the best cost. A school that has a variety of majors of study is a good choice as many students do not know what they want to do when they get into school.
Rob
Take your time and go in person, meet the students- they're your best point of view. Often the advisors and career services workers have not a clue what's going on outside their cubicle, they have memorized a speech to tell incoming freshmen. So get out there, walk the campus and make new friends that might give you a better, clearer understanding of college life.
Lynsey
When it comes to finding the right college, you should think about what makes you most comfortable. I think that you should remember that it is within YOU to be successful and happy wherever you choose. Try to stay away from colleges that have characteristcs that could distract you from your focus on school. The size of the campus can often be one of the most crucial factors when choosing a school. In order to make the most of your college experience, get involved in some way. Most colleges and universities offer a variety of extra-curricular activities, and that doesn't have to mean sorority or fraternity. When you get involved, you get to know more people. The connections that you make from the very beginning with both students and faculty at the school of your choice could be the key to having the best experience possible.
Ruthe
The advice I would give would be to find what best suits your needs. If you need a crowded place look for a bigger school, or if you need space look for a smaller school. It all depends on what you need. Take all things into consideration when applying and looking. You don't want to end up spending your money at a school that you are only attending because your friends are or because people from your high school go there.
Andrew
When you are touring a campus, talk to some of the students and see how they talk to you. Happy students will be glad to stop and give you advice on where to visit and some cool places to hang out in your free time. If no one helps you out, you might want to try to find a different school.
Kaleigh
I would just like to say when you are choosing a college that is right for your child or for yourself, dont choose the college because they are going to give you the best scholarship. You're going to be there for a good four year. You want a place where you are going to enjoy yourself and make memories. If your college is out of your hometown then take a step foward and leave the nest. If you don't like your decision you can always go back home and said that you tested the waters and your ready for a new journey. There are many colleges and one of them is going to be for you are you child.
Michael
To visit the school and to look at the students and community first.