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Parents: - Don't expect your student to be confident about making choices about which college they can attend, when the idea of going to college has been challenged for years. - Let your student find the school they feel most comfortable with before making any decisions. You'll end up paying a lot more in the long run if they end up transferring a few times before finding the perfect school. - Give your student time to complete their degree! Sure you can graduate in 4 years, but sometimes it means loaded semesters, lots of stress, and little time for oneself. Some programs require more than others and you need to respect the needs of your student. Students: - Don't overload yourself. Though some of you get a high off of high achievements, take the time to enjoy college. - First week of school, meet as many people as possible. People are ultra friendly in week one. - Maintain good relationships with advisors and professors. These connections will be key to your success!

visit the school and get a feel for the campus, that way you can determine if you like it or not. and of course try to find something close to home,

While searching for the college that will best fit you, the best thing to do is gather as much information about these colleges. This includes visiting, talking to faculty members, students, and checking out the facilities. Talking to students is the best way to learn about the quality of the courses, not as much from the professors.

I have a freshman in college this year and just graduated with my bachelor's degree this past spring. I recommend that students visit any campuses they are seriously interested in. They should survey some friends and acquantainces to see if they will know anyone else attending the same college. I do not think it is a deal breaker if no one is going, but can be very helpful with comfort level and connections to home if they know some other students. I also think that students should be informed of the cost impact on the family and on their future debt. The feel of a campus can really help a student become committed and excited even before they arrive. If an incoming student is not sure of their area of study, a well rounded liberal arts curriculum can be exciting as well as give the student a sense of what direction they want to pursue in studies and in life. My final advice is to decide how adventurous the student is, It might be easier to move away after a year or so rather than back home if they are unhappy or feeling lost.

any college with people is a college experience so base your lifestyle and goals on what is or what will be your school of choice.

go to a university or school that is right for you and make sure you stay ahead of the schooling.. once you are behind you are always behind.

When applying for college, START EARLY! Sending out your transcript, visiting colleges, making a decision, etc. is a time-consuming "project. " You do not want to be rushed in making a life-altering decision. Pick a school that meets your needs for a degree. Have an idea of what schools offer the degree you are looking for. Some schools actually may not offer your degree. My sister is facing this dilemma at the present moment. The degree she wants is not offered at any of the schools she was planning on applying to, so she is having to start from scratch. Make sure you figure out your financial state. If you do not have sufficient funds for college, look for ways (scholarships, loans, financial aid) to get help. There are many resources available to students who need help.

Parents: Allow your child to transfer if they need to so that they can find themselves. It does all work out in the end. Students: Don't be afraid to ask hard questions at orientations to find out what life is really like at that school. When you find things you don't like, try to stick with it, but know that you can always go somewhere else if it really isn't working out. Also, remember that there is no longer anyone to tell you what to do, or remind you about homework. It can be very tempting to party and goof off all day, but it really does have a bad effect on your grades--worse than in high school. And as the credits add up, it gets extremely hard to budge your GPA at all.

Meet the professors and students who are at that school, that is your biggest clue to how strong academically the school will be.

Make sure you pick a college where you feel comfortable, at home, and somewhere that you can see yourself living at for four years