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The advice I would give students about finding the right college would depend on what the student wants at the time he/she will be entering college. When a student first begins college as a freshman, their view on life is totally different from what their view will be once he/she becomes a senior. Students should definitely choose a school that has a good ratio of graduates. Students should also look into the social life that goes on inside and outside of the school because that varies depending on if the school is located in a college town or not. It is beter for students to involved themselves in school activities, but some of us don't have that opportunity because of jobs that may have to be taken on to pay bills. If students have parents with well-paying jobs or if their parents planned for their child's education ahead of time (Fl Prepaid plan) the student shouldn't have to work and will be able to be involved more in the campus life.

First, pick a college that has a reasonable price. In the end, I think it matters more that you get a degree than it does from where you got that degree. Also, don't be in a rush to pick a major and know that it is okay if you change it 3 or 4 times. It happens. Get involved on campus and live on campus at least one year to get to know people and develop those great friendships.

The most important thing is the education you will receive. Not the sports team and not whether your family attended the school. One must be focused on personal goals and what will best suit personal needs. This may even mean attending a community college to become acclimated to college curriculum before transferring to a university.

The best thing I can tell any parents or students about choosing the right college is for parent and child to sit and make a list of what each wants to have in the students' college experience. The lists may not be the same but it gives a great starting point. Next is to visit the schools webpages that they are interested in; whether they are in a nearby area or not. I can easily say that what helped me most in making my final decision was actually visiting the different campus' that I was interested in. Its best at any school to schedule an actual tour, rather than wander about a campus. Its great to look inside classrooms, dorms, and even to see the surrounding area. Students can have the chance to ask about sports, clubs, or any other activities they're interested in; while, parents can have the comfort in asking about the school's security and safety. College is much more than a curriculum and books to read. College is one's chance to experience new exciting things and explore the multitudes of opportunities that await a yound adult.

Make sure you like the city and envoriment in which the college is located. It is frustrating to move to a city where you feel isolated from people with similar beliefs and views.

enroll at community college first, the classes are cheaper and transferable. It really sets the mood for the college experience before entering a 500 seat auditorium on the first day of your freshman year.

Make sure you go and visit the college you want to attend. Check out the program you are interested in and make sure it's what you're looking for. Be involved and never stop trying.

The advice that I could give is to pick a college that will feel most like home to you. I think it's important to enjoy the campus. I think the scenery around campus is really important like finding it nice looking, liking what the classrooms look like and what the library looks like. I think its important to find a College that best fits your degree and has the best classes to offer you for your degree as well. I also think the city the College is located in is important as well because not only will you be spending most of your time on campus but you'll also be spending alot of time off campus. So it's important to find things in the city you like whether it be close to a beach, or in the mountains, etc. I also think it's important to find something in the College that you can relate to personally. Like atheltics, Greek life, environmental, artistic, drama, etc.

Make sure that u research the area and curriculum of the school. Research more on financial aid and scholarships.

Look around at as many colleges as possible. I definitely suggest attending community college first.