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To parents: Don't limit your child's options based on your personal preference. Encourage him/her to branch out and grow. Don't push but instead support and help your child to research the different options. Money is an issue, but at least apply and see what scholarship or financial aide options are available. To students: College is a time to grow and discover who you really are. Don't let fear or anxiety hold you back. Keep an eye out for opportunities and subjects of interest. You can always change your major - most people do. My biggest point of advice is to push yourself to go places and do things on your own; realize it is okay to be independent and you don't limit yourself to what's comfortable. Trust me, it will open doors.

There are several things that you must look for when deciding what college to attend: do they have my major, what is the culture, can I call this city home, and what are the students' opionion of the university over all? Talking to students is the most important step in finding the right college for you. The faculty and staff will tell you what they want you to here. What they won't tell you about are drawbacks of the university. Every university has drawbacks. For example, they will say that we have 15 on campus dining facilities, but won't say that it's the same food everyday, which gets very old. The students will tell you the facts about the campus that the faculty will not. Taking a tour of campus led by the university is also very important. If you get the chance, take a tour from someone who does not work for the university. This will show you more of what it is really like to attend that university.

I believe that money is not everything, and the fact that some students may be pressured into choosing one school over another simply because of financial situations is not acceptable. There are more than enough ways to receive financial assistance at any university or college, and a student should be more focused on the opportunities each school can provide for achievement in their chosen career path. Size, culture, distance from home, and opportunity to get involved around campus are all important aspects of college life one should consider as well, but prospective students must make sure they base their decision primarily on academic needs, as they are attending college to get an education.

I would advise people to visit the university. It is the only way to get a real idea of what type of university you will possibly be attending. Sit in classes, etc...

It is nothing like high school....you can be whoever you want.

I suggest going to campus and even speaking with an academic advisor and financial aid advisor on campus.

Follow your heart. Don't go to a particular school because a friend or boyfriend goes there, only go for yourself. Go to class. It's amazing how much easier classes are if you actually show up for them. Take your hardest classes early on in your college career so that you're not worried about grades when graduation comes around. Enjoy yourself. These are the best years of your life. After college, all you get to do is work and if you spent all of college working and studying non-stop, you're never going to have experienced life. Study hard, play hard. Don't let others influence you to do things you know are wrong. Join a club. Do volunteer work.

go visit colleges and find where one makes the parents feel comfortable and the child feels at home. As far as getting the most out of your college experience, as far as classes go, paying for it yourself is the best way to ensure that you will go to class every time and study hard. Knowing that if you fail a class it is only money out of your pocket makes it much less likely that you will fail. You will study harder and work harder when it is necessary to complete your classes.

The first steps that should be taken to find the right college for yourself would to get a grasp on what you would like to study, and research which school speicalize in that. Visiting the school to get a feel for the atmoshpere, as well as utilizing the schools resources for recruiting so you can talk to current students is helpful. You will want to know if you will feel comfortable there. With that in mind, also realize that college is a time in your life for growing. A

The college would depend on what career the student wanted in the end. If unsure, I would recommend going to a junior college before a university. Researching the hire rates for certain schools may help determine if the school is worth the expense.