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You don't have to know for sure when you go to school everything that you want, but being open to finding those things out is what college is about. Friends, knowledge, and personal identity are the three things that have described my college experience. I transferred to the University of Scranton from Rutgers University in my sophomore year. At Rutgers, my classes were large lectures with typically 200 students, and I had to take a 30-minute bus ride to class. My iPod was always on, and my teachers would never recognize me. Now, I see my friends everywhere and my classes are never more than a 10-minute walk. My teachers are helpful and socially this is an amazing place to be. Chances are you don't know everything about yourself now, but if you take what you do know, and apply that knowledge to what kind of school you feel you'll flourish in, the right school will not only educate you academically, but you will leave with an undeniable sense of self, and that is an amazing feeling.

University of Scranton is the right choice.

You really need to visit the schools. The pamphlets and pictures do not give you an accurate representation about the culture of the school. Its not the end of the world if you do not get into your first choice, theres a school out there that is a good fit for everyone.

Go with your gut. You will wind up in the place that is best for you. Once you get there, make the most of ot. get involved and find your adventure!

Picking a college is difficult. You have to make a decision about where to spend the next four years. When choosing which college, narrow it to a few and really look into those. Take into account how far from home you want to be, the size of the school, the quality of the major program you are interested in, costs and student life. Find out if the school has a club or activity related to what your interested. While your main focus of college is academics, you need extracurriculars to keep college interesting. To make the most of your college experience, you need to find the perfect balance between academics and outside the classroom life. College is a once in a lifetime experience and it is important to make sure you are satisfied with everything. Make sure you keep your grades up, but don't pass up something amazing to solely focus on your academics. College isn't meant to be spent in the library, but it isn't about partying 24/7 either. Learn to balance these two extremes and your college experience will be very successful. Be adventourous. Study Abroad or take a class you never considerered before.

Advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is, to make sure you make your decisions based on your gut instinct and first choice. And to ensure that you have an enjoyable experience get as involved in school activities as possible.

I would have them be sure to visit it and talk to really college students at the school to see what the school has done for them

Visit and stay around to see the social aspect

Finding the right college is only difficult if you make it difficult. Explore the college that makes you feel the most comfortable and worry about what you want to study when you arrive. My decision process for college was one of my most stressful times. I applied to six schools. I ended up going to the only one I did not have an official visit. Instead, I enjoyed a night staying on my own time. I got to know the student population without any bias opinion. I felt comfortable and I have never regretted my choice. I have only regretted making my decision more stressful then it had to be. As for making the most of your college experience, college is full of young people who are looking for different things. It is easy to find somebody with similar interest. It is a fun and exciting experience.

One of the most important steps prospective students and their parents can take is to talk to as many current students as possible (from freshmen to seniors). It is important that you get a chance to talk to students on their own, so that you can be sure you're getting an honest answer. Admissions representatives are there to sell the school to you, so you need to reach beyond these initial contacts to see if the school will be a good fit for you. Ask each of the students you meet about their own personal experiences with classes, administration, professors (or TAs), exams and grading, career-counseling, financial aid, academic advising, social life, residence life, campus dining, parking, campus culture, study abroad feasability, after-college plans, and anything else you can think of. The more you ask, the better understanding you will have of how the school works and of whether or not you will be able to thrive in its environment. Also: try this question for students and teachers: "What is your favorite class (that you have taken or taught), and why?" The answers will vary, but you will know when it feels right.