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1. Research programs (majors) online 2. Visit college campuses 3. Apply early to be eligible for school scholarships 4. Make a pro-con chart 5. Shadow someone in your intended major at school of choice OR school unsure about - make sure you like the everyday life there - can help decide on or rule out a school 6. Check out Study Abroad programs - excellent experience!

Well, first It all depends on what a person wants to major in. Each school has their strong focuses and their weak focuses. Next it would depend on how much the child is dependent on the parent, and if the child would get home sick. If they get home sick or relys on their parents than it would b a good idea to find a campus closer to home. Finally, they need to go to school for them, instead of following a best friend or the love of their life because people change. My mother always go to school to get an education and not a Mrs. degree.

Make sure you can see yourself there, if you can't move on. I recommend big state schools because of the amazing and diverse oportunities they have to offer. Also, as soon as you settle in, try to get involved in something that interests you like a job or university activing. Joining the Ultimate Frisbee team, which is run through our recreation services department, was the best thing I ever did!!

First, I would advise parents to start saving money for thier children's college experience early as possible. Money may not seem important before your child goes to college, but money is a necessity if you want your child to be able to go to college. I had a hard time with money problems and now receive no help from my parents. Next, don't go to a college just because your parents want you to go there. You will be the one spending four plus years there, not them. Don't worry about where their alma mater is because what is important is that you start your own traditions and legacy. Another important piece of advise is dont follow your friends or boyfriend/girlfriend to whatever school they are going to. If it is meant to last, it will last no matter where you go to school. Basing your decision on what someone else does is never a good choice because you will never be happy. Lastly, go with your gut. Most of the time your initial instinct can tell you more than you ever know. Enjoy college, it really is the best four years!

My best advice for parents is to help your children pick a college do not choose for them. I know more than one person that is attending a college they do not enjoy, but they are attending the school because of pressure from their parents. Doing well in college is about enjoying where you are. If the student enjoys the school they are attending they will work harder in classes. My advice for students is to get involved and develop good study habits. Being involved in campus life is a major key to success. Being involved in clubs, attending sporting events, and getting to know people with different backgrounds will broaden your outlook on life, your school, and will help you gain school spirit. My second key to doing well is developing good study habits. This is not high school anymore and it cannot be treated like it. My study habits in high school was terrible, but I got through with a great GPA. If I would not have changed my study habits I would have flunked out by now. College courses are very demanding and they cannot be taken lightly. This is the foundation for your future!

Many of my friends decided to go to certain colleges because they would have friends there. Choosing a college because your friends are going there is not the best decision. Following others will not give you what you want in life. You should pick a school that offers what you need whether it is financial aid, your favorite extracurricular activities and/or interesting courses. Kansas University offers all of the above. Whether you know what you want to major in or not, Kansas University offers everyone an excellent well-rounded education. Taking courses in various subjects, having one-on-one time with instructors and/or becoming involved in school activities will help you discover yourself, your goals and your dreams. Without attending Kansas University, I would not have been able to grow and realize my dreams. Before attending Kansas University, I attended a small community college. Transferring to Kansas University to continue my degree was one of the best choices I have made. Kansas University allowed me to gain more self-confidence and become more involved. Going to Kansas University can offer you the same things and more.

Talk to strangers. Student orientations are a great opportunity to tour and get a little information about the campus, but college is all about talking to strangers - and thus making connections. Those strangers are all possible classmates, roommates, friends, teachers, coworkers, or even future connections to career opportunities. They know the college life on and off the campus, and what they have to say will tell you more about whether or not you'll be happy than any tour of a library. Do not be afraid or embarrassed. Holding back will not get you anywhere in college or life. The more connections you make, the more opportunities will present themselves to you. So talk to strangers, and turn them into something more.

Picking a school should not be taken lightly. At first glance, picking a school for it's academics is the way to go, but there are so many other aspects of college life that must be considered. Think about if you want to go greek, if you like the sports teams, the school's journalism program, or how good their top choir is. Think, "is this college too far away?" or maybe," is it far enough away"? I started at a smaller college for my first two years, and made a very smooth transition to the university I am at now. Like I said picking a school should not be taken lightly, but once you find the one for you, hopefully it'll make you into the college grad you'll soon become! Good luck!

The best advice that I could give for choosing a school is to visit a variety of different schools. When coming out of high school most students have no idea what they want out of a college and the only way to find that out is to keep an open mind and visit a variety of different schools that are small, large, east coast, west coast, mid west, etc. With a variety of experiences it makes the decision of which school most likely will fit a students persona much more accurate and simple. Also, be true to yourself, do not go to a certain school because that is where yor high school friends may be going, because it oculd hurt yourself in the long run, it is much more important to be true to yourself. I know this from experience, I went to an out of state University where I knew 2 people prior to my first day i nthe dorms freshmen year. And it was the best decision I have ever made because I learned so much about what I am capable of achieving and accomplishing when I am put in a situation where I must rely on myself.

Students must start their college search as early as possible. Parents should be encouraging, not forceful. Students should involve their parents in the college search process because both parties, while having a common goal, weigh their concerns differently (finances, social life, housing). Both parties need to discuss what each is searching for and how college will be financed (scholarships, loans, part-time job). Once both parties have agreed upon a school, students must take charge of their own lives. While the opinion of a parent is important, a student must learn to take initiative. Students definately need to be as involved in organizations or volunteer work as their time permits. One of the fundamental accounting principles that applies to everything in life is that "for every debit, there must be a credit." Students will get as much out of their college experience as the effort they put into it.