Sean
The first thing I would advise to prospective students and their parents is to visit as many school as they can. There are many factors to selecting the right school including academics, sports, size, etc. However, I found the most influential factor for me when selecting the right school was not a statistic or course, it was a feeling of belonging on campus. The school I chose did not have the exact degree I wanted and did not fit most of my general desires. But when I went to visit the campus, I felt at home. And each time I came back to visit, I began to belong more and more to the community, meeting new people and learning more. So the best advice I can give is to look for schools with the intended degree and desired location, size, etc. But visit many, and go back to the places you enjoyed the most. Make sure you feel at home because the next few years will be most likely the toughest and deepest. You'll have enough to deal with, so make the place you live, thrive, and learn a place that fits you as a student and individual.
Marshawna
Going back to what I said previously. Be open minded and have a payment back up plan. Get involved in all the activities possible and give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to your academics and then social life.
Heather
It is very important to take your time while picking out the right school. There are so many different choices, which can make the decision difficult. The first aspect that a parent or student should look for in a school is a good program in the students desired major. This means researching the professors, their research, the size of the department, their facilities, and reputation. The second aspect is the location of the school. For the majority of people this would be the first thing to consider, but the quality of the education is the most important. If one doesn?t want to live on the east coast, then one can rule out all of those schools. Many students want to stay close to home, but moving away provides them a chance to grow and become more independent. The third and final aspect is financing the education. This is very important because without money, one is unable to attend any school. Every college student/parent should fill out the FASFA, look for all available scholarships, and finally take out loans if there is no other choice. Before making any final decision the parents and student should visit the school.
Jacquelyn
Visit the campus' of prospective schools, you really get a good feeling for the atmosphere and community. Students should know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel and that they'll look back and appreciate all the hard work they were put through. The best thing to do is stay involved in the community and make friends.
Brittany
VISIT the school. Sit in on a class. Talk to students. You'll never know what a college is really like unless you go experience for yourself. That way you'll be sure you feel comfortable there and can succeed. If you're not happy you're not going to apply yourself to your schooling.
Courtney
Visit them! And if you're interested apply! You'll know which school is right for you as soon as you step on campus (yes I'm sure you've heard it, but it really is true).
Jason
Look at Studying Abroad opportunities as well as job placement with a down turn market.
Gwen
Definitely visit the campus before deciding which school to attend so that you can get a feel for the atmosphere of the school. It also would be a good idea to sit in on a class so that you could get an idea of how big the class sizes are and what a typical class might be like.
E
go where you feel most comfortable, and think you will fit in the best.
send packages because that makes the student feel happy and loved