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I probably would have told myself to attend college right after high school no matter where I had to go because transferring is always an option.

Visit more than two or three and really see what each one has to offer. Also i'd suggest going up and staying there for maybe two, three days when it's not a preveiw day, so you can really see how the school runs.

Choosing a college is more about you than about the college. Ask yourself, ?Why am I going to college; what is my goal? Where do I want to be in 10 years? How will this college help me get there?? Your answers to these questions will determine which college you choose. Next, visit every college you can! Even if you?re not highly interested in the school, you will gain valuable comparison points. While visiting, ask questions. What does the school choose to tell you about itself? Does what you?re seeing and hearing match? TALK TO STUDENTS; they can tell you what the school is really like. Continuing to ask questions and challenging yourself will help you make the most of your college experience. Ask faculty how the school can best help you reach your goals. Ask older students the tricks, shortcuts, and bits of wisdom they?ve learned. Try new things at college: stretch your comfort zone, meet new people, challenge yourself academically, and become involved on campus. Ask yourself, ?What do I want to remember about college when I?m finished?? Your answer to that question will determine your priorities for how you spend your time.

Were I to go back and have to decide on a college again, I would make quite sure that I was perfectly at home with my choice. Adapting to college life can be more challenging than many ever deram and it is for this reason that it is necessary to find a good fit. Parents need to be active in the process, but not overwhelmingly so; taking a step back and allowing students to decide for themselves is the first step in the transition process. The school is not just about the academin program, not just about the social scence, and certainly not just about the accomodations. Rather, the school experience is about matching a person with their environment. Research prospective schools, talk to admissions and to students at the school. Know what you want. Choosing the right school gives flavor, structure, and direction to life. Making the wrong choice is just not an option.

I would advise parents and/or students who are trying to find the right college and make the most out of their college experience to first apply to at least three different colleges. It is important to keep an open mind and not be set on one particular school without having other options. Also I think it is important not to make your decisions solely based on finances because there are scholarships and financial aide available. In order to get the most out of your college experience, I would advise students to get involved as much as they can. It is important however not to spread yourself to thin and try to be involved in everything. I would say the most important thing to remember is chosing your college and experiencing everything that goes along with it is something very important and not to be taken lightly.

I would tell the students to think very carefully about what they want in a school. The size and location do matter. It is important to decide if they want their school to have the same values they uphold. They need to look at what they want to study and what activities they want to partici;ate in and keep those things in mind when selecting. i would advise parents to be as supportive as possible. Money is a very important factor but support of the student and encouraging them to follow their dreams is so much more importants.

Make sure and take all areas of the school into consideration before making a decision. You may like the people at one school, but it's a waste of time if the academics are weak. When I was deciding on schools I only looked at the soccer programs. I based my entire college choice on which team and program I liked them most. I quickly learned that there is a lot more to school than sports. I transfered after my freshmen year to a school that I like academically, I liked the team, the people, and the campus. I was so much happier at my second school. Make sure and do your research on each school and base your decisions on the whole package, not just one area.

As a student, you need to evaluate why you want to attend this university. Is it because your girlfriend is headed there? Or because you heard that they were the number one party school? When you are choosing a school, though social life can play a factor, the most important criteria that the university should meet is that it is a place that can better your future. An institution with a supportive community that will enable you to pursue a career that you love, prepare you to be the best you can be in your career path, and allow you to truly enjoy your time as a college student. This does not always require a high price tag or a prestigious staff and it might mean hunting for scholarships. Don't spend the rest of your life regretting that you could have stayed out of debt by recieving the same education a little closer to home than you initially preferred, but also don't take a chance regretting staying at the school your parents always wanted you to attend when a different school might have enabled you to have the job you always wanted.

When deciding what college to attend, have a list on what you would want in a school but realize that it is impossible to find the perfect school. Visit the schools and talk to former and present students of the school to see what they think of the school. When in college find the people that best compliment you. It may take a while to find that group of friends. Make sure your school work does not suffer when with your buddies. This is a rare oppurtunity you have in life, make the best of it.

pray and look and tour for sure