Amy
College Selection Advice: Make sure you get the size of the school and the location right, after that - the experience is all what you make it. :)
Brittany
Make sure you go and visit the campus, maybe even spend a night there before you decide.
Evan
it really depends on the individual's personal interests; what kind of social environment do they like, what are they interested in? if they can identify a passion, that is the best place to start, pick a place you will feel comfortable and do what you love and most everything else will fall into place accordingly
Kat
Find a good college that fits your liking
Katy
Find a good balance between school and social life. If you're not studying and learning enough, then there's not point in going to college, but if you're not having fun, then you'll most likely drop out because you're going to be completely miserable.
Kelsey
I would tell students to visit the campus and get the feel for it. When I first walked onto my universities' campus, I felt a feeling of comfort and warmth. I felt like I belonged there. I would advise students to visit a campus and try and picture themselves there and in that environment. Take a gander at the extracurriculars and sports clubs and activities on campus. Participate in a college tour and possibly partake in a shadowing experience. This place will be your home for the next nine months; your second home.
Charles
Ask the students on campus if they like attending the college. Who else is better to ask then the students themselves. Look if the college has a great education standard. Also check to see if those who gradurated has a very successful job.
Alisa
It is important you find a school that is the right size for you. Also, make sure they have good degree programs and encourage internships and studying abroad.
Miranda
In aiding a child to select a university or find one yourself, it is important to make a conscious effort to visit the campus. While guided tours are offered and very valuable, it is also important to wander the campus alone. This will give you a real feel. Sit in on a class or listen outside to see if what could possibly be your future professor is working at a pace you can follow and is conducting class in a manner that will engage you as a learner. Visiting the dorms and eateriest is also vitally important because your school doesn't end at the classroom door. Finding out how crowded vital resources like stores, laundry rooms and eateries are as well as the selections they offer will help you better determine how happy you'll be on campus aside from the educational process. Lastly, find the student hall or union on campus and browse. Notice the people, the flyers and a calendar. See what is going on on campus and if it is something you would want to envolve yourself in. If classes are Monday thru Friday, you'll definately need weekend entertainment or a study group!
Kelly
Parents and/ or students looking to find the right college need to really think about what program they want to do. Going to a school with many options gives you the ability to change majors while trying to find the right path for you. Once in college you must learn to time manage so that you socialize, study, and do extracuricular activities. If your able to balance all aspects of your life college will be an amazing time for you. Students need to understand that they are the ones who need to make the choice of which college, dont let your parents force you into a field or school you dont want to attend.