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I would let all parents know not to force their child to attend a college only on the basis of "Family Tradition", but to allow their child to branch out and grow as an individual. I would let all students know that their college experience starts with their own attitude. If a student is narrow-minded then he/she will have a much harder time of not only choosing a college, but of also making friends and maturing. Students, don't decide on a college based upon a relationship, but based upon your future. Don't make your college experience all work or all play, but a balanced combination of both. College is an amazing experience, but an open mind has to come from the parents and the students. Parents, you need to let your children fly from the nest and test their own wings.

Go visit the campus before you make a decision. Have someone on the inside assist you of your college of choice before you accept.

My advice to the students would be to go where you want. Don't let money limit you in your dreams. Go to college and make the most of the experience while you are there because college will give you some of the best years of your life. Do all that you can, and if possible, stay on campus. There is nothing like living on campus where you get to experience the full effect of everything, and everyone. Understand that while having fun is a part of the experience, you still have to focus on doing your work. Work hard, have fun, call your parents from time to time, and live it up because you only get to once. To the parents I would say to let their child be free. Some parents want to force the kid to stay home but they have to realize that leaving home is a big part of becoming independent. Your child will grow to become an adult much faster if they see that you trust them away from home. Now is the time in your child's life where the best you can do for them is let them grow on their own.

Take time to visit each campus before choosing. Talk to some of the students that already attend and ask specific questions about the staff , facilities and campus activities.

The right college is a college which is, in quality of education, on par. In other words, the "right university for you" is that university which exhibits a baseline standard of excellence. Choose an accredited college. For example: a relative of mine used to attend a particular community college. While there he took a "psychology" class. The professor never lectured on the text. Some days he would tell stories, bring in his guitar, play and sing some songs he had composed, and ask the class how they felt about all that. That is not the right college. So choose the right college. And be at college in the right way, the way which makes the most out of your college years. That way is not beer. Rather, it is this: refuse to let your studies be a chores, but find what interests you and dive into it. Let your studies be your "play," your "toys," your "videogames." Enjoy them. Learn. And thus you will be not a leech on your parents and your society but an asset to your family, to your university, to your country, and to humanity.

Take your time. If something feels not right about a particular college figure out what it is. This is going to be one of the biggest decisions of your life so use your instincts. If you really feind a place where you are going to belong. You will know. But take your time and explore as many options as possible. Do not get caught up in where your friends or your boyfriend is going because that might not be right for youy. Pick a college with your interests in mind.

To find the right college that is best for you is to follow your heart. Do go and vist each college university you are interested in and look into them as much as possible. Look for which will give you back the most. Do not just follow your friends go where you see yourself in the future. Start early with college applications and have yourself covered financial. Financial issues are a big worry and steer away from stressing yourself financialy. Joining a Sorority has been a huge part of my college experience and has brought out the most in me. It isn't like your stereotypical movie puts it out to be you are not paying for your friends and is so much more and has honestly changed me for the better. While in school keep you studies first your family close and have fun with your friends to get the most out of any college experience.

I would tell them to research all the colleges they are considering and choose a few colleges that are a good match for them. Things that define a good match would be the quality of their teaching, location, and price. Visit any college considered to see if it "feels right." Look at the housing because a bad housing situation can really make college a drag. Look for extracurricular activities of interest as well. Once you get to college develop a good study habit that allows you to get all your work done but doesn't neglect your social life. After you find a great balance sit back and enjoy your college experience.

During your 11th grade year begin researching the possible colleges that the student would like to attend. Visit the campus, go to ballgames, just start looking at the colleges. During the 12th grade year really research the different colleges regarding the majors. Does the majors fit the student? Does the college fit the major? Does the college fit the student? Have the student talk to the student counselor at the high school and try to find out as much as possible regarding the cost of the colleges and begin the journey of scholarship applications and FAFSA. Look into what the colleges have for Freshmen to help them fit into the college. That is really important in making the first year.

Choosing the right college to attend is one of the first big decisions high school students will have to make (In addition to finding the best prom outfit of course). My advice for parents: let your child choose and support their decision immensely. Let them enter into their adulthood knowing they "own it" (even though you might be paying for it) and that you view them as a responsible adult capable of making great decisions. I know for me, it gave me a sense of responsibility and drive to show everyone I can and will succeed. For students, take college seriously but don't forget to develop relationships with your classmates and even your professors (you'll realize they're human and even know stuff outside of their field...who would have thought!). Everyone always told me that college would be the best time of my life. During college, you'll probably think that whoever said that never went to college . When its all said and done and you walk across the stage with friends you have studied all night with before and see professors that you swore were just trying to make you go crazy, you'll finally agree.