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Dont party too hard your freshman year, you will regret what it can do to your GPA. Study hard, get to know your professors. Its okay if you don't know what you want to do, you will figure it out when you figure it out. Enjoy college, it only comes once, You have your entire life to work.

I would research more schools to attend and seek out more scholarship opportunities. I would also spend more time in a career search and trying to match up my interests and skills so I have more information on what I should study for a major. Counselors really don't do that much for you. It's really your responsibility to do the research and find out everything you need to know about EVERYTHING.

Break up with your current girlfriend because all she would do is hold you back socially and academically.

Heather, stop worrying about which schools are supposedly the "best". Pretentious thinking is not going to deliver you to the future to which you aspire. Think about what is important: family, quality education, and financial security. A college close to home won't be the death of you- you could find exactly what you're looking for in your own backyard. There are a million paths in life and the possibilities are endless. Isn't that exciting? So instead of concerning yourself with what everyone else thinks, start customizing your own personal path. You know what's best for you if you just listen to yourself.

I would tell myself to not worry about what people are going to think of me. I would tell myself to stick to my choice of not joining a sorority because it really isn't worth the money and I'd make better friends outside of greek life. I'd tell high school me to be open to new opportunies and activies when I get to college. I'd remind myself to call home a lot and visit my family often. I'd tell myself to not get too stressed out because the projects and test will all come to an end eventually and the less stressed out I get about them, the more fun I'll have. I'd mostly remind myself that it's important to be my own person and stay true to what I believe.

When you are choosing a college, be sure to visit many colleges. You cannot get a feel for a college from a brochure; you have to actually travel to the school, tour the dorms, classrooms, buildings, and campus, and meet some students and faculty. Also, unless you are 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} certain about what you want to major in, do not go to a school that specializes in only one area. Students change majors many, many times, and it would be unfortunate to decide you want to major in art when you are attending an engineering college. If you are certain about what you want to major in, be sure to write down specific questions to ask the staff of that major at your college. Important questions could be about class size, scholarship availability, quality of equipment, the amount of hands-on experience, and job availability in that field after graduation. Last but not least, apply for all the scholarships you can get your hands on. It can never hurt to apply; a lot of scholarship money goes unawarded each year because no one applies for it. Most importantly, find a college that makes you feel comfortable and happy!

The best option when choosing a school, is to look for a school that offers programs that are of interest to you. When you narrow your choices down, look at the success level of students who have previously graduated from that school or university. To make the most out of your college experiance, you should do everything you possibly can to be involved with the scool, while also keeping up with your studies. Such activities include sporting events, study groups, or joinging clubs or organizations that help you get out and socialize with our college students.

It is important to visit the college because a lot of the time the student will get an overwhelming feeling of belonging when they get on the campus. It's also important to consider finances because the parents don't want to be struggling and it would be disheartening for the student to have to come home due to tuition costs. Students need to be aware of the immense transition and to be prepared for a lot more work, and a bigger need for self-control and good decision making. It is also important to make time to go out and to get involved; the friendships you make at college will last a lifetime.

The best think to do is take tours of different schools and get to know a few of the students attending the school.

Choosing the right college doesn't have to feel like work; it can be a lot of fun! When you narrow down your choice of colleges and are able to visit the ones still on your list, make sure you get a feel of the whole campus, not just the dorms or classrooms. Make sure you talk to students, ask them their honest opinion on things such as student-to-teacher ratios in classes, their average workload, and how the campus is on the weekends. Also, be sure to talk to a professor that teaches in the area you think you would like to study. Ask him or her about the classes in that field of study. Are they challenging? Do they allow for creativity? Also, ask them about study methods and tutoring opportunities. These can make your college experience much easier! When you enroll and get on campus, make sure you get involved in the activities council, helping to put on events such as homecoming and spirit weeks. These allow you to make lots of friends and have a lot of fun, all while getting your name out around campus!

When searching for the right college, first, you should look at their list of majors. Check and make sure that college has a program for what you want to do. Next, you should look at the various extra-curricular activities that you might be interested in being involved with. Also, the job oppurtunities, on and off campus. The size of the different classrooms is also a big thing. The student wants professors that are willing to help and encourage participation. While in college, make the most of your experience by being social and attending study groups- they help you make friends and learn your material at the same time! Definately obey curfew and parking rules. Paying citations is not fun at all. After all the studying and following rules, don't forget to have fun. These are the best years of your life, remember!

They should not worry about what kind of campus their children are going to. What matter is the school has to should have the a staff good at teaching whatever the major the child going to take.

Choose the colloge that will help you choose your major because if you go to the wrong school that does not have your major then you will have wasted time and money coming there. Also to be sure that you do your resaerch on the school you choose because it may be too expense for you to pay for. Remember it is your choice on where you go to college at do not let your parents or guardians chose your destiny.

I don't know that I really have any advice because I grew up wanting to go to the University of Oklahoma. I live near it and my family have always been OU fans so it's been my dream since childhood. It's just where I always thought I'd go to school when I finished high school and now I'm here! I guess, just apply to all the schools you're interested in and see what money offers you get!

Mostly the choice is up to the student, the parent does not always have the same needs as their child and would choose a different school. The student should write down what they think is important about a school. Once they have a list of everything they are looking for, rank the list in order of importance to you personally. After you rank your priorties go look and see what each individual school has to offer and how closely it matches up to your criteria. If a student cannot reach an opnion after that they should talk to someone who they trust and will give unbias advice for them. Follow your instinct and do not give up on your goals and dreams. Anything is possible do not let anyone tell you you can't do it or its not right for you. No one knows you better than yourself.

Get involved as soon as possible. It makes a huge difference in your overall college experience.

Find out about their scholarships and academic status.

when your looking for a college look for one that will chalenge your mind and your way of thought. Your future is more important that the present. but its also important to have fun now!

I would definitely tell parents to become as active as possible in the college experience with their children. Not only the social aspect of college but the financial side as well. A lot of times, students feel pressured and are overwhelmed with the amount of work that finding the right college requires. Parents should actively help their children find scholarships and financial aid options that will be suitable for them. I had to do this on my own which made things very difficult. And for the students, once you get to college, please don't take the time there for granted. Learn as much as you can because college is the preparation for the real world and you won't always be allowed to rely on your parents. Have enough self respect to take interest in yourself and your abilities and do your best to be as prepared in providing as good a life for yourself as possible. Build relationships with people in both the working and social environments and I guarantee that you will succeed.

As I imagine my senior year of high school and the college selection process, I can imagine the conversations between my parents and myself regarding price, location and qualities of colleges. If I could go back in time, I would tell my parents three things. First, I would remind them that I will be living in the town and attending the school. It sounds simple, but parents need to understand the child's decision should count. Second, I would tell them to get involved. As much as I would have protested, my parents' opinions really did matter to me. Finally, I would remind them that in-depth information is easy to find. With college comparison websites, as well as the schools' offical websites, all the information needed is available on the Internet. As for myself as a prospective student, I would remind myself of one word: relax! The process seems so daunting, but there are many resources to help. Students should take advantage of their high school's resources as well as information available online. Finally, I think it's important to remind the student to get excited. There's nothing like getting that acceptance letter!