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In order to find the right college for you, look into what you would like to do in life. After figuring that out, find a school with a good program in your desired field and visit it . When you do finally choose a college, be open to meeting new people and try to interact with as many as people as you can. You can never have too many friends. Do not take the university for granted. Go to class, scream as loud as you can at sports events, and enjoy your life because your only four years away from the real world so have fun.

Visit the campus for atleast a weekend before you decide to go there for school. Take advantage of your time in that city and see as many different things as you can.

Make sure you know what you want and don't settle for anything that doesn't have what you desire (certain sports...) Do your research on how you want your school to be and don't be afraid to go far away for school. Try many things and take advantage of all opportunities, because you never know when you could make a connection with someone to something you need help with in the future.

The advice I would give to prospective college students is simple: know what you want. Whether you want to attend a private or public institution, how far away from home you're willing to go, number of students at the school, male to female ratio, graduation rate, and most importantly for me, MONEY. If you know your family isn't wealthy, apply for all the financial aid and sholarships possible. Paying for college out of pocket isn't a bad thing, but it can be avoided. The advice I would give to the parents of prospective college students is to let him/her choose what's best for him/her. Give them your input, but don't make their decision for them. If they go to the school you want them to go to, they'll regret it for the rest of their life.

Dear Student and Parental Unit of Said Student, Finding the right college takes a little time, but the most important thing to look for in the potential school (beyond its degree options) is how comfortable it is for your lifestyle. If a school is too small, too big, or too big of a change, then your college experience isn't going to be as good as it could be. You will be preoccupied with what is not working for you with the school rather than studying for that next test in your class. So, before you go looking at all the Ivy-league and big named colleges, first consider the type of environment you thrive in. If large classrooms are distracting and unpersonal, a small campus is probably for you. If you want a wide array of educational and networking options, a large campus is probably for you. Next, make sure your college is within your price range. Every student has to make choices to save money, but that choice shouldn't be whether to buy groceries or not because of the price of tuition. Explore your different options to make sure you choose the right college that suits you.

Students should start searching for colleges when they begin high school, so that when they begin their college career, they will be happy with their choice. Campus tours are very helpful when it comes to choosing a college. A student's freshman year of college should be spent taking classes they find interesting; when it comes time for them to declare a major, they will have personal experience to help them make the right choice. I suggest a student introduce him/herself to the person sitting beside him/her on the first day of class, because, more than likely, he/she will not know anyone either. Even if they do not become friends, each will still have someone to contact if they have to miss class, which should only be done in case of an emergency. Finally, students should not spend all of their time studying. Friends made at parties and campus events can provide advice on certain classes and professors. College, though it should be taken seriously, is a time for self-exploration. Be responsible, but do not be afraid to try new things.

I would tell future college students to chose a school where they will be comfortable. You are more likely to succeed if you feel at home in your surroundings. That does not mean that one should stay close to home for their education, however. I encourage future college students to go to a school far away if they believe that is what it takes for them to succeed. Choose a school that has an excellent program for what ever major you are pursuing. To make the most of your college experience, branch out! Try new foods, talk to people you would not have given a chance in high school. Take a course that sounds interesting to you, you might just find your passion in life! College is one of the only times in your life to have such diversity in your life. However, always be safe! Have fun and focus on making your dreams a reality.

For parents, I would say to make sure that you really know and understand your child's needs. Just because your child graduates from high school does not automatically mean that they are ready to move out and away to large universities. Likewise, there are students who graduate from high school and are ready to move out and away to large universities. The important thing to remember is that the beginning of your child's college education is crucial to their development. You want to be sure that your child is serious about college and is willing to put forth 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort. Also remember that their is nothing wrong with Junior Colleges and Technical/Vocational Schools. Be actively in involved in your child's college search to assure them that you are supporting them. Allow them to make the decision, but if you are paying the tution and other fees do not hesitate to negotiate with options. As for the students, college is supposed to a fun and exciting new adventure, but understand that you are there to get a degree(s). Your transcript will follow you wherever you go. Use sound judgment and ask for advice!

Choose a campus where you can feel at home. Choose a campus that is safe. Choose a campus whose tour impresses you. Talk to the financial aid department and make sure they are helpful. Don't be afraid to contact students or professors at a university to ask them questions that you might have. Once on campus, get involved and find your place... even the largest universities can feel like home if you find a way to make it your own!

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