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Find the school that has a decent program in the field of study the student wishes to pursue. Money should not be a hindrance to receiving an education, so seek out financial aid and scholarships either from the desired school or other financial aid programs. For the student, making most of the college experience means to trying out things that interest him/her in terms of academics and extracurricular activities and finding the right people to establish lifelong friendships with. Most importantly, it is important that the student overall remains positive about college life in general, which would facilitate making the most of it.

Go to the best possible school you can. Money issues are tough nowadays, but you have to look at school as an investment.

It's impossible to know until you've tried.

No matter what college you attend, you are the decider of whether you are happy or not. I never wanted to attend the University of Virginia. I hated the fact I was going there, but now I could not be any happier. All you need to be happy is some good friends- and that is what I found. Good friends can be found anywhere- whether in the Ivy League or at a community college. At the end of the day, they are who you will remember about your college experience, not your classes. So, don't worry, it will be okay no matter where you go to college.

Applying to colleges is stressful and emotional for both students and their parents. Even though during the process it's easy to believe that only one college could possibly be "the one", its important to keep an open mind about all schools you are considering. Visit your top choices, remember it can't hurt to apply, then re-visit the ones where you have been accepted. Pay attention to your emotional response to the college, but take it as one factor among many others in your decision. Once you have decided on a college get ready to take every advantage of the opportunities you'll get in the next four years! The first semester can be tough at any college, make sure to explore lots of different groups and try out for anything that intrests you. First semseter may not go as smoothly as you envisioned, but if you experience all you can of your college or university, you will find groups that 'click' for you! Good luck!!

In both finding the right college and making the most of your experience, I would say it is most important to keep an open mind. In the college search process you are definitely going to have to narrow your choices down but it is important that you do not rule out any school because of a statistic or ranking. You could find that the best fit for you may not be the most exclusive college and that is okay. Look for the school that plays to your academic interests, learning style, and has extracurriculars that you may want to explore. In college you will be presented with so many opportunities to participate in something you have never done. Although it may seem foreign or not right up your alley, try it! Try everything you can! You never know what you will have a knack for or what you will enjoy. Plus, by participating in new activities, you will meet many new people. The people are the most important part of college, so expanding your friendship circles will only lead to more fun, comfort and additional new experiences to enjoy and learn from.

I would say that it is a lot easier finding the colleges that fit you, than having to pick between two or three colleges. When it comes to the right college, I would start out by deciding if I want to stay in-state or out-of-state. After that, I would pick which region I would want to stay in, for example, east coast or west coast, even the states that I like. After that I would narrow it down by picking the colleges that meet my interest. If I have a major in mind, I would look at the colleges that have that major. When it comes down to picking between two or three colleges, make a pro and con list. This allows you to see the ups and downs of a school. When it comes to making the most of the college experience, relax. Don't stress out so much. Though college is hard, you have to figure out how to balance out your school work and your social life. It's good to have a planner; this can help you stay organized. Make sure to always put in time to have fun and hang with friends!

In the end, it is about comfort - go where you feel most comfortable and MAKE SURE you visit, preferably overnight, at a random time of year when there are not activities preplaned for you by the school.

Look for a campus and academic program that suits you and dont be intimidated to ask the professors questions.

Look for the school that will give you the most value for your money. Scholarships are always available. Study hard and stay focused because your GPA and employment prospects depend on it. Always make sure to use your alumni resources and network because it will prove invaluable after gradution.