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Make sure future students open themselves up to new and different experiences in college. Do not be afriad to be yourself. Try to attend a diverse school because it will benefit you in the future.

My advice to parents and/ or students about finding the right school is to start your search early. Don't be afraid to try a new area with alot of diversity. When you attend a very diverse school you are exposed to alot more experiences that will prepare you for the future. Don't be afraid to apply for scholarships that require an essay. You never know what might happen. Start you search for financial aid and scholarships early. Remember the early bird gets the worm. Vist all the schools that you apply to and get to know the people that already attend the school. Ask question because you wouldn't know unless you ask. Also visit the area around the school so you know what options you have with social activities. Once you've found the right school don't be afraid to get invovled. When you're involved you meet so many different people and you are exposed to more opprotunities. College isn't all about work. Enjoy yourself! Make sure that you manage your time effectively. You can have it both fun and the degree!!

You need to make sure the college has a good program for your degree/career path. Then things like financial aid and housing come into play. Also, other things like a good sports team help build pride and give more opportunities to go to sporting events and meet new people.

I would tell parents to look at their kids' interests and to see what their chosen colleges have to offer that fit their child's interests. Also, pick a college that is affordable, but do not worry so much about that. Having a great college experience is not always about money. For students, pick a college that well known for the major/academic program you want to go into. Also, pick the college that has a variety of social events, outdoor recreation, and activities going on, especially ones that you are interested in. This is a great way to make friends and to develop a social life in college. Your college experience would not be the same if the school had nothing going on outside of classes. Pick a college that is in the kind of setting you want, for example, a big city or in a country town with a small population. If you are happiest in a big city, pick a college in an urban area, such as New York City or Chicago. If you are happy in a small town, pick a college in a small town.

Don't be afraid to "not know." Allow yourself time to make up your mind about where you want to attend school and what your major will be. Don't be stuck on a timetable.

Go to whichever college feel your going to be most comfortable.

I would let parents/students know that picking the right college depends on the type of person the individual is. If the person excels in smaller classrooms, then go to a small college. If the person is a well-rounded individual and takes pride into meeting new people from a variety of ethnical backgrounds, attend a larger college. Most of all, choose a college that will offer what the student is interested in learning. Of course, that can change several times throughout the college experience, but as long as the student is goal-oriented, focused, and determined to succeed no matter what trials the student may face, he/she will overcome. College isn't like high school, it is hard work and the one that survives college is the one that studies hard, socialize with others in class, and relax. Stress can kill so enjoy extra curricular activities outside of class work. Hard work will pay off.

Find the school that meets the criteria for your degree, don't forget to do a well indepth research on it, it will pay off once school starts. When it comes to college experience, join anything you can (athletics, band, clubs, etc) it will open you up to endless opportunities not to mention the amount of networking that will be nedded once your ready to find a job.

Attend the highest rank college you get accepted to it will be worth it in the long run.

Look at schools that are in your state first, because the in-state tuition can save both of you a lot of money. Make sure you visit the school and talk to current students while you are there. Find out what kind of extra-curricular activities are available, or what students do on their free time most often. Take the cost-of-living of the city of your school into consideration when choosing a university/college. Most importantly, make sure the interests of your school are similar to yours, because different schools might focus on different academic areas while other schools may be well-rounded in progressing their disciplines.