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Apply to as many schools as possible, and visit the school! Don't be afraid to walk around campus to get a feel for environment of the school. You'll be able to tell if you're going to fit in right away. Be completely open minded. You may not get in to your first choice, but you end up where you belong! When you get to college, get involved ASAP! Whether it's in your residence hall, joining a Greek organization, or participating with Student Government. It makes the transistion to college extremely smoothe!

The advice that I would give to parents or students about finding the right college would be to examine and research programs that they are most interested in. Also, they should learn about the security on and off campus. Campus life is also important while attending college. Finding a diverse atmosphere helps students fit in for their first time away from home. Have the student research what program would benefit them for the career that they are hoping to have.

Pick somewhere close to home, unless you have a specific field of interest college in mind. Get involved in clubs and organizations, and read every day. Make the most of teamwork, because that's where you'll get the most real life experience.

Choose a school that you can afford, provides a good education, has businesses nearby that can provide internships while in school, and is moderate in size. A lot of state universities are becoming overcrowded which makes learning difficult due to the large class sizes and greater distance placed between the student and the teacher. Having an internship during school allows the student to gain real world experience that can't be learned in a classroom and sets them ahead of the curve for after they graduate. If possible, create a financial plan that removes stress from the student since college is a stressful environment in and anything that can be done to reduce stress helps. Lastly, network as much as possible. You could meet your future spouse or your future employer while in college and many other relationships that will last a life time.

Make sure they have the right degree program for you.

Any college can be a great college and a great experience. Its only what you make of it. To be ultimatley happy in college you need to make sure school comes first. Everything you do while in college, from hanging out with your friends to going out to parties or bars, will be much more fun and stress-free if your school work is done first.

When looking for the right college, you have to look inside yourself and decide what you want to get out of your college experience. Set goals for yourself and your future. Look for a school that fits those goals and set out to accomplish them. Spare no expense at research because the college years are some of the most formative years of any person's life. You may have different goals than everyone else, but do not deny who you are just to fit in with the crowd. It is more important to be true to yourself. Do not let yourself stray from the goals that you set. You just might regret it! You only have one chance to receive a great education. If you wait too long, there is a possibility that you will end up traveling down a road that you will not be able to come back from. Start early at discovering your goals and you will have a better chance at achieving them. Your life is in your hands. Grab the reigns and steer it exactly where you want it to go.

One needs to observe their own needs and wants and match it to different school, to see which is the right one for them. For me, I thought that being back where I grew up was where I needed to be for college. I was wrong. I realized that it's more than the school's location, but also the activities, the majors, and the careers available that should go into consideration when applying for college. This is your, or your child's life-- their present, and future. Happiness is guaranteed when you find where you want to be and what you want to do. The right college will assist you in this endeavor.

Pick a school, fully commit, and try to have fun. Make the most of it.

I would tell parents and students to choose the right college by making sure the one that they choose has a strong academic program for the major that they are going to choose and is in a location that the student will be happy living in for the next four years. Parents and students should visit all of the prospective colleges before deciding, since you can't really get a good feel for the college unless you visit it in person. You can make the most of the college experience by going to all of your classes, since you can't do well unless you attend classes on a regular basis. Get involved in activites on campus, by joining a club and by making friends in class. You will make the most of your college experience in this way.

Finding the right college is somewhat based in knowledge and somewhat based in luck. Research the field you want to study, find out what schools offer the best programs. From there, speak with students and parents who participate in the field of study at the schools you visit. Find out if the classes are the right size for you, and if the social interaction within that major is good. I got lucky, my program is amazing and I've made lifelong friends with both my professors and my classmates. Students: Don't let the social experience of college outweight the educational one. Remember, you'll be spending several hours a day in your classes. You won't make it four years if you're miserable in them. Parents: Don't forget about the social experience. If your son or daughter is bored and lonely outside of school they won't make it past the first semester. Find a good balance for you. I did and I couldn't be happier. I know these years will be some of the best in my life.

To find the right college, an applicant must first consider what he or she is looking for. Is it athletics? Do you want a university that has a lot of school spirit? Would you prefer a college with a great art program, or strong medical program? What about Greek life? Large or small campus? All of these questions should be answered, but it is definitly okay to not know some answers. It is highly important to visit all of the colleges you are considering. I personally changed my choice from FSU to UCF after visitng the campuses, and deciding UCF was right for me. The visit alone can provide you with information that research on a school cannot. Get to know the community, ask tons of questions, and picture how and where you would fit in. Making the most of your college experience is done by getting involved. Almost every college has an event where the students can talk to the members of different groups; Greek, political, athletic, etc., about what they each involve. Finding a close group of people that shares an interest with you will build strong ties, but always keep your academics your number one priority.

Look at the area around the campus. Find the college that accepts your major. Find the college that you think you can get involved in activites. FInd the college where you think you would love to live at.

Trust your instinct once you visti a campus. Make sure you get inovlved because it will make the difference in how you look at the school, but don't get forced into anything you don't want to do or feel comfortable doing.

I believe choosing your institution of higher learning is a very important and at times over-whelming decision. There are many things to consider and it is essential to evaluate yourself as well as yours needs and wants. I reccommend visting as many schools as possible and talk with current students. I also think it is very beneficial to live on-campus, at least for your first year. There are so many social events which make it fun and easy to meet new people and get involved. College, just like most other things in life are about who you know. Know your professors. Even in huge lecture classes be sure to introduce yourself. Take advantage of the resources offered by the many departments on campus. Many students do not even realize all of the benefits and free services that are at their disposal. Most importantly, remember that your college years are a time of change. You'll lose old friends but gain new ones. You'll lose some interests and gain twice as many. Embrace the change and enjoy it because these really are the times of your life.

The only advice I would give to find the right college is to make sure the college has your field of study. Starting at a community college is a great way to adjust to the college atmosphere without the large classes and even bigger tuition!

The most important thing is first finding out if the college you plan on attending offers your major and if the degree program for your major is prestigious. Also find out if they offer an acceptable amount of financial aid. College should be a time to explore new things as well as academic learning so make sure that your college offers a large amount of extracurricular activities such as clubs and sports for you to participate in. The student should also consider the location of the college. If a student gets homesick easily it wouldn't be the best idea for them to pick a college that's very far away from home. The normal weather conditions play a part in the location as well. Mostly warm weather vs. cold weather and mostly rainy vs. sunny conditions are all things the student must consider. For parents, make sure that your child will always remember the values and lessons learned in the household to guide them on their journey. Having a freshman start their new life by being influenced by drugs in alcohol is never a good situation.

Always be involved in the education of your children. Education is the best gift one can have from their parents. Always be responsible and strive for the best...don't forget to have some fun while you are it.

I would suggest attended a community college first. This will help the young student figure out what they want to do while keeping expenses down. Then transfer to a University to finish the degree. Also, never give up and persevere through failure.

tour colleges! taking visits are a must!