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I would advise students to be open-minded about finding a college. Visit as many campuses as possible and even check out colleges you think you probably do not want to attend, because you may be surprised. Pick the school that offers great academics and a lot of extracurricular activities. Once you have picked a school, get involved. Attend meetings for any group you have an interest in, and find out what is right for you. Branch out and make new friends, even if old friends are at school with you. Take the opportunity to do some volunteering, and do not worry if you do not immediately know what your major is. Take some classes in subjects that interest you, and do not be afraid to change your major one, two, even three times. Never let anyone tell you your major is not legitimate or that you should find something practical, because in the end, what matters most is not that you get a degree that earns six figures but that you connect to people and pursue a career that you know will make you happy.

Money is a very important part of the college selection process that young people can lose sight of. It's important to not get into a debt you and your family cannot handle in selecting where you attend college. Definitely go with the best college you can afford, but there is no sense in putting your family into financial difficulty if other more affordable schools are out there offering similar academic programs. Ultimately, the student knows the most about where he/she wants to attend school. Work together on really finding a balance and compromise for a school. A student shouldn't have to go to school to be miserable for four years. Yes, college is about the degree, but it is also about learning, growing up, and becoming an adult. Experience in college plays almost as big of a role as academic achievement. It's important that a student surrounds himself/herself with a culture in which he/she will thrive. The college we attend is one of the biggest turning points of our lives. Parents, listen to your children's opinions. Students, your parents do actually have experience. Good luck!

The advice I would give to parents is to let their child make their own decision. Help them find schools that they may get into, but DO NOT interfere with their decision, unless they ask. For students, just have fun in high school but make sure you get good grades. Know that college is most likely a lot harder that high school, so this is just the first step in your education. Make sure you make memories that will last you through high school. To make the most of your college experience, you need to get out there and be involved! Find what's fun for you and join groups. Don't get too attached to home and don't go back home every weekend. Trust me I know from experience, it just makes things worse. College will be the most important and fun time in your life, so make the most of it! Lastly follow your heart! Find what major best fits your personality and interests and your career will follow. Good luck, study hard, and don't get too stressed!

I would say to definitely take time out to tour as many colleges as you possibly can, those that you are interested in and maybe even those you hadn't really thought of as options; you never know what you might find when you go and see for yourself, and often times a first impression is the real heart of how that college will make you feel, if and when you are accepted. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions of tour guides or representatives of those schools - especially if they are alumni or current students there, as they will know best.

I would advise parents to tell their children that the moment you step foot on the college campus that is right for you, your guy will tell you. You will know deep down whether a school is right for you or not, so don't sway a child one way or another, let their instincts and first impressions decide.

Take all factors (affordability, proximity to home, majors offered, extra-curricular environment, etc.) into consideration and make sure the student is doing the bulk of the decision making. This will be a glimpse at how things will be in the future and help them mature into responsible adults. College is one of the best experience of your life so make time to do it right.

Take a univeristy studies course and make sure you arep repared for the transition. College is totally different from high school and so are the study skills and necessary habits.

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College is a time that you will never forget, it's important to pick the school that encompasses your ideal of what college should be. Everyone's idea of what they want from a college is different so what may be right for a bestfriend may not be right for you. Sitting down and making a list of pros and cons and which might fit best is a great place to start the search for the right college. Taking a trip to these schools to see campus life and the activities and services available on each campus is an important part of the decision. It is important to see what student life is like and if you will fit in with this kind of atmosphere. When it is time to make a decision about which school is the best, discussing with parents your options and what you like the most and academically and financially will work the best is easier said than done. Think if you can see yourself succeeding in this environment and if you will be happy. Then make your decision, it is not always easy, but your gut usually can tell you your answer.

Take into consideration a realistic view of your own budget and the cost of tuition. Realize that loans are not particularly easy to acquire, so don't count on them. On the other hand, a pleasurable, rich college experience is invaluable. Knowing what you want to study in college before applying will help you decide which school is right for you. This is because many schools are especially strong in certain fields.