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The advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would first be to know your self. You should know what type of person you are, like whether or not you will be able to be without your family because if you are not then a out-of-state college would be a option but if you are not then you should concentrate on colleges in your state. You should also know if you would be able to be in big classes or not. Big colleges will have 1000 person classrooms and if you know that you need more one-on-one time what a teacher then a small college would be a better pick. Another piece of advice is make sure the college has your Major, and if you are undecided look to see if they have a wide variety of options. My advice to parents is to let your student choose the college they will attend, as a parent you should be there only to help. I advise every student going to college to have lots of fun, and be involved but remember the main reason you are there is to get a education.

I would advise parents and students to choose their school based on what's right for them, not just monetary reasons. That being said, the parents and students should have a good plan for taking care of college expenses and the incredible transition that students go through in their new college environment.

No matter where you go to college, the life in those years will be some of the most amazing experiences you will have. But first, parents and students should consider size, location, and tuition costs when finding the right college. However, if the student found a college they felt at home with and felt it met their academc needs but it had high tuition costs, they should reconsider because financial assistance is available. It would be better to attend a school they liked with high tuition than to attend a school with low tuition that they did not like. As far as making the most of the college experience, I would encourage the student to step out of their comfort zone, meet new people, and make friends. I would also encourage going to athletic events as well as getting involved in clubs, community service, and other organizations. Above anything else the student should have fun, follow their interests, find out who they are as a person, and learn and grow from each experience. It is also important to learn to balance acadamics and extracirricular activities in order to be successful and make the college experience even more positive and worthwile.

In order to make sure that you are applying for a school that is right for you, there are several things you must consider. First , identify the size of the school you would like to attend. This can narrow your search by quite a lot. Next consider the location of the college, is it in an area you can see yourself living in for the next four years? It is important to consider your possible academic ambitions. You may not have your major chosen, but having some idea of what you may like to do is important. This is because many colleges specialize in certain areas, and you want to make sure that your college will provide you with the best edcuation in your chosen academic field. Then, take into accaunt the extracurricular activiteis that are availbale. Does the college have activities that you see yourself being invovled in? Being involved on campus is an important way to maximize the college experience. Schedule a visit to the colleges you like the most, and upon the visit, take into account if you see yourself fitting with the other students. If the answer is yes, then your college experience should be perfect!

I would start by telling parents and future students to visit the colleges that interest them. If you can visit the schools and get a tour it will give them a feel for what it will be like to be there everyday as well as provide them with some insight to what the campus provides. I would also tell them to research and make sure that the school they are thinking about choosing has not only one attractive major but two. Many students end up switching majors when they get to college. It is well known that 18 year-olds don't always know what it is they want to be for the rest of their lives. When they get to college they need to make sure they have fun. College is the perfect time to learn about yourself and to experience living without parents. There is no need to be rebellious but being adventurous is recommended. Go to class, it is easy not to but it makes it worth you money to go. My last piece of advice would be to learn. Lean about yourself, your major, and your friends, because that information will last your whole life.

The best piece of advice I can offer to students or parents about finding the right college is to visit the school. When I suggest visiting, I don't just mean taking the tours around campus and through the buildings, though that definitely is important. I think, if possible, it is of equal value to experience all of college life by staying with someone who goes to the school, even if only for a night or two. It is very easy to find good prospective schools through online methods when trying to find an academic match for a desired major, but the whole environment of the school is sometimes just as important. I think that a student who is balancing an active social life with their school work is the happiest, most efficient student, and finding that balance is truly the secret to making the most of the college experience. If there is ever a time that one aspect of college life is hindering the other, learning to retain a good balance is one of the most important skills that a college student can aquire.

I think parents and students alike should fully understand how different college is than highschool. Students need to be financially responsible and not fall into credit card debt and or take out numerous school loans. I have seen many of my friends accumulate a lot of debt with nothing to show for it. I think it is important to take the time to make college visits to ensure you and your parents are happy with your choice and the college instiution meets your expectations of a school.

There are several questions you should ask yourself when finding a college that is right for you. How serious am I about my academics? Do I know why I am going to college? When I choose a major, what school will benefit me the most to earn a degree from and what do I expect to achieve in my college career? College is the first step in discovering personal interest, style, and creating new responsibilities. These years are the years where mistakes are made, but not held against you; however, experience is the best teacher. The person you thought you were in high school will slowly fade away and your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and sense of self will be modified by unexpected events. You will come across inspiring professors and diverse individuals that will shape the prespective of you life you live. The social life you develop will determine your success in college, therefore it is important to choose your friends wisely. You now possess new freedoms as an adult and student, but it is crucial to balance out your school work and social activities.

When choosing a college to attend, education is the number one priority. However I believe that in order to be sucessful you must be able to balence school with social activities. Any college is only going to be as good as you make it.

Go to the school that you feel best at and don't worry if you think that it is too big, big schools if they are right for you will make you feel at home.