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College will only be valuable to you or your child, if you really want to be here. In the community I grew up in it was expected that the majority of our high school class would continue on to a four year college and while that is the right path for many it isn't right for everyone. That said, college is incredibly valuable. It is a time in your life when you will meet people that you'll remember always and learn things you never thought you could. You'll have an opportunity to learn so much more about yourself and what is truly valuable to you, not just what is valuable to your parents. Every school is different, apply to one you think you'll enjoy, and if you hate it you can always transfer, if anything you'll have learned from the experience. Most importantly, take this time, when your only real responsibility is yourself and making sure you get up for class and take advantage of every opportunity that is offered to you.

Finding the right college is more stressful than you think. In the end, the student will find a niche on the campus. A larger school will cater to this more- the more people, the more interests, the more you might have in common. The important thing to remmeber is to make sure they have all of the programs that you might wan to explore academically.

To find the right college: Know thyself. Those nerdy interests and dorky aspects of your personality that you're ashamed of in high school? Those are the ones that will come out in college, so it is those that you should base your choice on. Find a place where people will share your interests and accept you. If you don't pick a college with the right people, you'll be miserable, and your grades will suffer.

don't just go to the best school for your intended major because they usually change. Find a nice well-rounded place like uva haha

To the students and parents looking for right college and making the most of the college experience, I strongly encourage you to visit the campus and spend some time away from group tours, talking to students and getting to know the area a bit. Books, webpages, and brochures can only take you so far, so try to contact the professors and other faculty members there to better understand possible majors. I assure you, you would be surprised at their willingness to assist (at least, that is the case for those at the University of Virginia). Good luck!

Don't trust the brochure.

When searching for the right school, travel and visit as many as possible. Take a look at the student population, quality of education, cost, location, extracurricular activities, but most of all, try to get a sense or feel for the essence of the school. The college or university you choose is going to be a place you plan on spending a few years, so try to understand not only the campus, but the surrounding town or city. Find someplace you would be proud to call yourself an alumnus or alumna. Many schools offer an overnight program for prospective students, these can provide insights that may not be easy to see on the school website and can show you if you're going to feel at home in this new place. The addage that "college is the best four years of your life" is a little clich?, but why not find a place that will make you happy while furthering your education. This way when you stroll down memory lane you will be reminded of how you got there, as well as your pride, joy, efforts, and successes.

I believe that what should influence your decision about what college you want to attend is clearly the academics. Are you ready to work twice,three or four times more than what you did in high school? If you answer NO to this question don't go to any of the top 50 schools in the nation,and there's really nothing to be ashamed of what really matters in college is how much you get to learn about yourself how much you get to chalenge yourself. What also matters a lot is what you do out of the class,extracurriculars are in my opinion crucial in one's college experience,get out there look for interesting things to do,talk to people from diferent religions/ethnicities and backgrounds for the most you will ever get to learn about yourself will have to involve other people. Enjoy college to the fullest,it is tough and challenging,what a good way to start your life...

The most important thing is going to a school for the right reasons. It is essential to tour the school and get a feel for the enviornment and the students in order to know if the school is the right place for you.

Make friends and parents should hang back and let the student be themselves