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Be sure to visit several colleges before making a decision because you'll never know until you experience it for yourself.

Choose the college that offers the most student support for academics and offers a strong program for your major. Pick a school where you immediately feel like your at home or that you will easily fit in with the student body. Pick a school where it is easy to get involved and make the most of the college experience.

Searching for the right place to further your educational career is a very stressful experience. However, it may also be one of the best experiences in an individual's life because it is an opportunity to selectively pick your future. Advice in this situation is critical and I would advise a new student to: narrow the search down to a handful and then take visits, select a campus that is right for you not your friends, join extracurricular organizations, enjoy your independence, and most importantly interact with fellow students. It is crucial to narrow your search to a couple campuses so you do not waste your time with schools that aren't for you. Also, this is your future and not your friends so it is important to select a school you like and not one that your friends like. Once you are on campus you need to join organizations so you can quickly make new friends to help reduce the inevitable home sickness. Independence is a great thing however; do not abuse it because you can quickly be in over your head. These are a few suggestions I wish somebody would have told me prior to my college education.

Find a college that best suits your child's future plans. Without an education today it is very hard to find a job so a little bit of schooling is necessary now. Make sure it is a college that fits with your child's personality and their career choice.

The best advise I can give is narrow your list down to 3 or 4 choices and visit them all. Find an advisor that you feel most comfortable at and find the school that makes you feel special. Don't rush the process of choosing the college you're gonna spend the next 4 years at.

In my opinion, I would make an effort to visit the schools before deciding. I visited my university and fell in love with it, and I still love it here. Also, make sure you do not hold back, meet new people and make friends. It makes the whole experience so fun with people there with you along for the same ride.

Students should definitely look at more than one college to obtain a broad understanding of what college is like. Asking numerous questions is very important, whether they are about financial aid, academics, or the social life on and off campus. If financial aid is a huge factor of chosing a college, always talk with a financial aid advisor because they will make sure you will be able to afford that particular school. After narrowing down the choices, make several visits to each college to get a feel of the atmosphere. Make sure the enviornment is comfortable and safe. Overnight visits are highly recommended. This option allows students to attend classes with upperclassmen and engage in a variety of activities. It is important for the school to offer extracurricular activities so students can be involved. Once the right school is chosen, make friends on the first weekend before classes begin. For the first few weeks of school, stay there and get involved. Many students want to go home. As a result, they are missing out on the opportunity to make new friends and engage in different activities. The main thing is study hard, have fun, and be involved!

I would say let the student pick their major. Don't try to pressure them into anything. Chances are if you feel comforable on your tour then you will be comfortable at the school. If you feel uncomfortable they should go to a different school.

Number one would be to visit, and visit many different colleges. Looking at a variety of sizes, and atmospheres that all have the program you are looking for. Without stepping on campus, you will not truely know what you are getting into. Half the college experiance is the campuse life. Also, attend as many activities on campus as you can, esspecially the ones that your dorm floor can all attend. You can get to know the others on lyour floor and meet may new people throught those events, don't lock yourself in your room all the time. Get our and meet people.

Visit and stay overnight if at all possible. Attend some classes as well and really get a feel for the campus before you decide.

Make sure you/your student look into many different kinds colleges. Try to stay the night with someone on campus. When you find the school of choice, get involved! College isn't just about academics; it's about defining who you are as a person and as a student... Clubs, Greek Life, and other organizations can help mold you into what you will be come and you shouldn't pass on that oppurtunity. Most of all, don't be afraid to try something new. You never know who you'll meet or how that can totally change your view on life. Make the most of your college experience, you won't ever get the chance to get the same experience again. Oh, and parents, lighten up a bit. College is important, but your student finding out what they love (or what they hate) is far more imporant than your notions of what they like.

First of all, to find the right college, one must visit several colleges that he or she is interested in. Parents need to be involved in this process as well. One needs to get a feel for different campuses and find out if that college offers his or her major. A student must feel comfortable on campus, whether it is just walking around or talking with other students who go there or with professors. College is one's second home, and he or she must feel like they are at home. To make the most of one's college experience, one must be proactive. One must be confident, willing, and eager to meet other students to build healthy relationships, which may help him or her in the future. Also, ask questions! Do not be afraid to ask professors or faculty workers about something if you are confused. They will only want to help you. Last of all, have fun! Studying hard is obviously expected in college, but you need to let your stress out once in a while. Most colleges offer tons of activities that are sure to reduce stress, so take advantage of them!