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Go where you feel is a good fit for you, make sure you take into account other factors like climate and extra-curricular opportunities. Make sure the school feels like a good fit for you and make sure you visit. Also take the time to seek out what activities there are on campus because you will be surprised and it is definitely worth it and in the end it can really help out on a resume. Getting involved in something you might not normally be interested in is a great way to expand your experience and find and interest you might not know you have. Make sure you go to class and work hard and explore any opportunity that you can, it will all pay off in the long run. Make sure you take advantage of any help the college offers (such as people to review your resume etc.) Every little thing helps in the path to suceess so make sure you take full advantage of it.

I would tell them to be sure not to choose to go to the first college they look at. It is very important to visit many colleges to start out with and then revisit the top colleges you visited. This way you will have been to the school more than once before you choose to go there. It is also important to research about the school.

To find the college or university that best fits you or your child's needs, start looking ahead of time. If the student knows what he/she wants to do, apply to colleges/universities that offer programs in that field. Also, look up the requirements to participate in those programs and start ahead of time meeting those qualifications. Financial aid is also something to start thinking about early on. Coming from a student that pays the entirety of my college experience, save all the money you can down to the last dollar in the time before college. Even if the student's parents are helping with financial needs, the student will need money for groceries, various activities your college may have to offer, and a social life. I would say the best advice a college student or parent could get is not to let the hussle and bussle of college stress you out. Yes, it is a stressful time in both the student's and parents' lives, but with determination and a will to succeed, everything will turn out great.

I would definitely put a lot of time and research into finding the perfect school. Get the facts of the schools you are interested. The facts are a great place to start and include things like class sizes, tution costs, average GPA, availability of on-campus living, etc. However, I believe it is crucial to visit the colleges you are most interested it. Just stepping on a campus can give you an amazing feeling of the unverisity and can sometimes tell you instantly if you are a good match. Meeting current students and faculty is a great indicator of the types of persons you will most likely encounter if you chose a particular school. Choosing a school is a diffcult and tedious process but if dones correctly can change your life and your future for the better.

Choosing a college is often difficult especially when the cost of tuition continually rises. It is important to choose a school that provides academic excellence in the field they are choosing to study. The desired school should provide a variety of on campus facilities to accommodate the needs of the student. I would recommend for students to visit the college with friends and/or family to experience the type of environment they will be immersed in. It is best to recognize the type of attention and interaction that occurs in the classroom if picking between a private college or university. There are a few critical things to do to maximize ones college experience. It is important to make local friends to show you fun places and activities to do in the community. Show your school pride by attending sporting events and join clubs related to your major. It is also important to attend career fairs and complete an internship before graduating. You should consider studying abroad for a semester to realize there are opportunities all around the world!

For students, I would advise visiting the campus of the colleges you are thinking of attending, and choose the one that feels most like home to you. Be avid with your schoolwork, staying up all night cramming for a test is no fun! Go out for as many extra-curricular activities as you can, its the best way to meet new people and find out more about yourself. Create a budget and stick to it. For parents, I think the best thing they can do is to support their child or children. Call them often, send care packages, send letters, and visit often as well. If you can't afford to pay for your child's college experience, help them with student aid, it can be a daunting process.

To find the right college make sure you visit the choosen school, and many others. Start going early, during your sophomore year to colleges around the area to become familiar with questions to ask, what to look for, and what the student wants out of their college experience. Don't simply stop there, plan weekend trips to visit schools that are further from home. But do your research on each school, it maybe tedious at the time but it pays off. Don't settle for the closests school because its there, or a family tradition. Look at the facts and visit many schools, you'll get something out of each visit. Making the most out of college is finding a good balance between friends, school and being alone for the first time. The formula may take some tweeking but make sure your priorities are in order. This isn't a $20,000 party, its an education. That should always be the focus, some nights may be spent studying instead of out with friends, but they'll understand and be there when you're done. Also, missing home is normal and does fade, holidays and phone calls do help a lot.

I think that it's important for students and family to visit the campuses of schools that are "in the running," so to speak, before attending. Visit with current students and faculty in departments of interest to the student, as well as community members, in order to make sure the school is going to be a good fit. That being said, I think that it is equally important for the student to visit the school again on his or her own. People act differently around their parents than they do with people their own age and it's important to make sure that, when the student is alone, that he or she will be able to feel comfortable in their new home, allowing them to discover themselves as a person.

Find an undergraduate college that offers Study Abroad, and is not too expensive. The less loans to pay, the better.

Find somewhere that fits for you! Remember that you're not only looking at a place for your schooling, but also a place to make friends and have fun. You don't want to be stuck at a place you don't like or I promise you, you won't do well!

Go to many different schools, and spend the night with people you know. Meet lots of people and do not let anyone hold you back. Study a lot, it is the reason you are there in the first place, but have fun on the weekends!

When my friends were starting to choose colleges they wanted to attend, their parents chiming in with all of their fun and exciting college experiences. Neither of my parents went to college, so the experiences that I would be having were none that I was aware of. When choosing a college think about what best fits you. For me, I always wanted the big ten sports. Think about what you are interested in and what you want the school that will be part of your life forever to offer you. Think about the greek life, sports, athletics, size, distance from home, academics. There are many important things that you should consider while finding the right college. My advice would be to consider these issues by youself, for yourself. My Dad's famous line was always, "seize the moment." My famous line is, "have no regrets." College only happens once in life, make sure you live it up to the fullest. Get involved with clubs and activities. Study, but also make time for your social life. You will only experience college once, make sure you put yourself first and have no regrets! College is the best time of your life!

Honestly, go with where your comfortable. The last thing a student wants is to not adjust to the environment in which they are put. If it meets your financial budget, let your student pick, don't force a school he/she is uncomfortable with. Meet friends, don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Take chances, have fun and don't give up. College is a time you want to remember. It can be the best time of your life, you just need to make it that. Stay on top of your studies and have fun.

I would say to apply for plenty of scholarahips. I would also say to have a good repoire with your teachers, and to have and practice managing your time wisely.

My firm conviction is that visiting colleges gives prospective students the most accurate idea of whether a particular school is right for them. However, don't stop at the guided tour; offroad a bit. Talk to current students, people whose first interest is not selling the school to you. Get them to tell you what they like and dislike - chances are, you'll agree. Find a way to read the school's newspaper, be it in print form or online. Also, while you're visiting, you should DEFINITELY stop in the dining hall. Try to see off-campus housing if you can (they'll probably show you what's on campus during your guided tour). Most importantly, talk to people. If you can't find someone who shares your interests - be they politics or football or H. P. Lovecraft - maybe you should look somewhere else. Whatever you do, don't let someone make your decision for you - and remember that you can always transfer.

I would make sure that the student goes to visit thier schools of interest. They should check out differnt types of schools to see which one they like better. For example, big school, little school, in a town, or in the country. Make sure the distance from home is confortable for you. Not to far and not to close. They should pick out a school that they can afford or at least can get loans for. Pick a school that has stuff to do outside the class room, and don't pick the biggest party school. Students should live in the dorm for at least a year. it is a great place to meet new people and get ajusted to the new college life.

Don't go to an out-of-state school unless you can afford to pay for it without taking out loans. It's not worth the extreme debt you will be in when you graduate. Go to a state school, and make the best out of it!

I would tell them to go to the school that they feel most comfortable at; not the one that their friends are attending You're college experience is what you make it, so make the most of it because it only lasts four years. And always remember that you are at school to learn; partying comes second. Remember that during the first year everyone wants to make friends, so be open to introducing yourself to fellow classmates and dorm residents. Enjoy every minute of it!

I would encourage parents and students to be open about what they are looking for in a college. I would encourage visits to the potential colleges the student could attend, because both the students and the parents need to see the campus in order to know that both parties will be comfortable if the student decides to go to that university. I would warn students to not attend a college simply because their high school friends are going to that college or because their significant other is going there. College is a time of growing and clinging to high to ties will not allow the student to fully enjoy the college experience and meet new people. Branch out and enjoy life because that is what college is all about, through this the person learns responsibility and how to be an adult.

The most important criteria in finding the right college is in assessing what you're looking to take from it. Why are you there? Are you search of training for a selected career path, or is it because you've graduated high school and college is what you're supposed to do? If you're in the latter category, as most of the students I knew seemed to be in, I have advice. I chose college not knowing why I was there. I wanted to be a Hawkeye at the University of Iowa. Being a large, state school, I was able to attend a wide variety of classes my freshman year to experiment and see what I liked. Unfortunately I liked art classes best and now have a useless degree and work in a bar. I do not advise this. Experiment, with classes, but please, please, please pick something that transfers into a career. It doesn?t matter how much fun the classes are, they are only a bridge to where you ultimately want to go. It can be hard to focus on life post-graduation, but the most important part of college is remembering why you are there.