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To find the right college, you need to look at the quality of professors. The professors will make or break you so try to find out if they research along with there teaching. Also, look at the statistics for the school. Find the school that is best for your major, no matter what the cost because professional jobs look for where you attended. To make the most of the college experience, you need to put yourself out there. You never know who you are going to meet and where, so join as many clubs as you can and step out of your shell. If you see someone sitting alone at lunch, sit with them. Make friends with your roommates and invite them to dinner or coffee to study. Make sure you get involved with research with a professor. They have the knowledge and they can accelerate any dreams you may have by giving you the "know-how." Also, attend different events. There are plenty of sporting events, or community service events that are a lot of fun and it gives you the opportunity to meet new people and get a feel for the university.

The most important part of selecting the right school is to closely review the academic program. Do not worry, you do not have to know exactly what you want to do in life. Some students know exactly what they want to do, many will change their minds. I would suggest to choose a college that has a broad spectrum of fields that may interest you. Also think of your personal learning style. Many colleges, although large, offer smaller class sizes depending on major and level of course work. Colleges that will help find internships are a must for future work opportunities. Real hands on work experience is essential. The social atmosphere is another important aspect of choosing the right college. Visiting the college is a must. I would suggest doing so in a personal setting. The university guided tours will teach some history and main things about the college, but actually living it is very different. Look into programs that offer prospective students to stay with current students. Do not forget to keep your options open. Apply to several schools if possible. Lastly, do not be deterred by a school with a reputation for rigorous coursework.

When you go to different campuses, look at the activity and how the students interact. For example, if everyone seems up beat and running around and active, and that's what you're looking for, it's a good sign. The other students are what make or break your college experience! Once you've started college, ask around to other students and look online for different clubs and activities that interest you. The most rewarding parts of college are when you are trying new things with groups of people who have similar interests, or when you find people who can teach you new things in a field you are already familar with. In this way you will have a fulfilling college experience, will meet many people, and will walk away a more well rounded person. Never stop asking questions, and force yourself to step outside of your comfort zone every once in a while. You'll be surprised the kinds of people you can meet and things you can accomplish!

I would tell parents and students to apply for as many scholarships as possible if not get recruited to play a sport in college. Also, know what you want to major in and ask for/look at the type of classes you would have to take for that degree. Also, don't sign up for so many classes just so that you finish in four years, sign up for the amount of classes that you can handle to make "A's." It's that important for life after college. It's also important to find the right resources for support in academics and social life. Definitely, go visit the college before you apply for it and check out what the campus and the people on it are really like.

The most important aspect of looking for the right college is looking for a college that you could call home. In truth, that college will be the student's home for the next four or more years. So the applicant must ask himself or herself these questions: am I looking to have a large or small family to grow with? Do I want to be close to my professors or be lost in the crowd? Am I looking for a peaceful home or one filled with excitement, partying, and a whirlwind social life? While the academic standards and financial limitations should be considered, it is most important for a student to find a college that fits his or her personality, for one may come out of Harvard with a degree in law but may also have been miserable and look back at college as a burden in life. College should be a fun and comfortable transition for a young adult into the real world. Therefore, a student should choose a college that he or she believes will be the most engaging and enjoyable home he or she will have the pleasure of living in.

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My advice to students about finding the right college is to go the open house for the college. You have to make sure you research the college of your choice to see if they give you enought financial aid,the cost of housing, what social events they have for students, and their extra cirricular activities.. Also the most important thing to research is if the college has the major that you are interested in and where is the department ,that you are interested in, ranked among other schools. You should find out what programs they have for students who are struggling academically. You should make a friend with someone who already attends the college of your choice so you can ask them questions about the college. You just have to make sure that you do your homework about the college you want to attend so that you can go into a great learning enviroment and be as comfortable as possible.

Be SURE to visit the school and shadow students first. Keep in mind that students knowingly describing their experiences to prospective students tend to idealize it, so make sure you get a sense of how the school really is.

Make a list of goals that you want to accomplish by the end of the college (they don't have to be career specific or major specific). Something like I want to have the most options of majors so I can try something new or I love sociology and want to learn more about it. They should be somewhat vague and open-ended. Then make a list of things that have led you to success thus far. Examples of this include I work best when I have someone to bounce idease off of, or I work best working in groups. Make sure that your college will accomodate both of these lists as fully as possible. I wish I had done this.