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The moment I set foot on the campus where I currently attend college, I knew it was the right choice for me. Don't forget that the college you choose will be your home away from home for at least four years of your life, so the atmosphere should be something that makes you feel comfortable. If you do choose to attend the college that seems to "click" with your personality, academic goals, and social life, making the most of your college experience is a piece of cake. Making friends will seem easy, because many of the people on your campus will have the same goals as you. You can then join campus groups, get involved in community service or just hang out with the people you meet in class, in your residence hall, or as friends of friends. Be open to new experiences, and college will be the best time of your life. as well as preparation for the future.

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The only advice I can give is to choose the best college that we can afford where their is good quality of education adn where we can expertise ourselves and enjoy most part of our life.

Visiting the campus is a must and take the opportunity to talk to current students .

Find a school that feels like home, then make the most of your time there. Join activities that will enhance your time there and don't be afraid to take risks. Try a new activity or join a new club...allow yourself to associate with new people, and open yourself up to new experiences and people. Do your homework first, and play later - if you sit down and do your work early, you'll still have plenty of time to do all the fun things you want to, and your grades will be much better as a result. Surround yourself with positive people and take some time to give back to your community - the gratitude you get from others will be worth taking time out of your day to do it. Make decisions that you won't regret later in life, and make memories that you're going to want to remember for the rest of your life. Take naps so you can stay up late talking, eat bad food, and do something stupid every once in a while. Enjoy your time and don't waste a minute.

The best advice that I could give parents and/or students is to take full and complete advantage of the campus tours that are offered by the schools while the school is in session. The campus tours truly give you a feel for the atmosphere of the campus and a general feel of the habits of the student body. It is most imperative that a prospective student applies to schools of different sizes, because some students are more acclimated to a school of a small or medium size as opposed to a very large school. As far as making the most of the college experience, I have found that obtaining a high GPA is not satisfying enough; a student must remember to stay active in their school whether it be in athletics, volunteering, or clubs. Maintaining high grades and maintaining a stable social life are the true makings of the collegiate experience. The things that students must always keep with them are their college experiences, for it is those experiences that truly gauge the value of their college years. While grades are extremely important, students must maintain the balance between social and academic life so that they may enjoy college.

College may be hard to adjust. I know it took me about one semester to truly adjust. But school is great! Lots of work but if you are able to have good time management skills, it shouldn't be a problem. Work hard! Join clubs right away so you can meet people and eventually meet your niche :)

The right college is different for everyone, and the advide I would give to parents or students trying to find the correct school is to take your time and not to commit too early. Make sure to take a tour of the campus, find out information, and try to imagine yourself living on the campus. You want it to be a place your child or you can see themselves growing and enjoying the next four years attending. Do not wait until the last minute when applying to schools, take the initiative to start looking early and applying before the first day of senior year to cut back on the stress involved with the application process.

Advice that I would give would be to first make a list of all the qualities that you are looking for in a college. This list could include size, academic offerings, sports, extra-curricular activities, location, etc. After you have made a list of qualities try to research schools that meet these qualities. Next I would definitely go visit most, if not all, of the colleges that you are considering because seeing the campus could really help you in your decision process. Visiting gives you an idea of how the students on campus are and if you could see yourself going to that college. After deciding on what college you want to go to make sure that while you are there you make the most of the experience. I found that the best way to do this is to attend meetings of clubs that you are interested in, attend the events the school offers for your particular graduating class, go to sporting events, and try not to stay in every weekend. College is an amazing experience and the way to make the most of it is to know what you are looking to gain from this experience.

When looking for the right school, academics is important, no doubt. However, a school may have the best academic record in the country, but if it doesn't feel right then it is not going to be the right fit. Back in September of 2005, I was just a high school senior without any idea of what college was like. However, the moment I stepped onto Villanova University's campus, I knew that that was where I wanted to spend my next four years. The energy I felt was unlike anything else I has ever experienced. It pulsed through every student I met, every building I entered. It felt like home. That is my advice to parents and students looking to find the right college. If it doesn't feel right, if it doesn't feel like home, then it is going to be tough to make the most out of your experience. If you enjoy your school and like being there, you will become more involved and meet more people, and strive even that much harder to do well and get everything you can out of your college.

Find something that you will enjoy and afford. Prestige isn't everything, comfortability is.

The most important thing when selecting a college is considering the people you're going to surround yourself with. Because ultimately they're the ones who will primarily influence how you change over the next 4 years.

The premise of choosing a college in the time afforded from acceptance letters to deposit deadlines is unfair. Yet, the ensuing adrenaline rush forms a bond between those involved in the process, and warrants meaningful consideration and thought. Patience, practicality, and intuition are imperative in the process as college can change a student, but a student cannot change the undergraduates, environment or values of a college. Basing a decision solely on academic caliber, social scene, or proximity to the beach will undoubtedly compromise one?s college experience. I believe, and preach, selfishness in the selection process as the student is ultimately the individual on campus, in the classroom, and having pride in the Alma Marta. The student must be informed though, as it is their responsibility, and completely understand the social, financial, and post-graduate implications of their decision. When on campus tours, look beyond mock dorm rooms, glossy brochures, and perky tour guides; search for real students, flaws, and a glimpse of campus life. The next four years of life are earmarked with uncertainty, change, and hardships; enrolling in an institution which complements one?s personality and needs will yield a fruitful education, life-long friends, and priceless experiences.

Talk to more than one person who curretnly attends the school you are looking at. Getting responses from a diverse group of people is going to give you the best perspective of what the school has to offer, what campus life is like, and most importantly, the students currently attending are most likely going to give you some bit of information that the school (or its representative) did not tell you. I feel as though you should visit the campus more than once, perhaps before you apply, and again after you get accepeted. In doing so, you get a better feel of what the campus is really like, what the students do on a daily basis (how they dress, what extra ciricular activities are going on, etc). As far as making the most of the college experience, do anything and everything that is available to you. If asked to join a club, see a sporting event, go to a party, do it. College is a one time thing, the only way to make the most of it is by trying new things and branching out.

Go for your gut, I did and I am so happy I did.

Parents and students should work together through the college-application process. Be realistic. Determine a budget and designate schools into the following categories: reach, match, and safety. Within the budget, take into account textbook, health center, leisure/outing as well as travelling costs for home returns during breaks. The student at the very least should visit all the schools that he/she is interested in and has been accepted to. I would not waste time travelling to schools that the student is not interested in. When visiting campuses, the student should not be afraid to talk to students that attend the school, outside of the tour guide. This will allow the student to gauge whether he/she feels comfortable with at least a few people on campus. When finally choosing a college, factor in your gut feeling and whether it fits into the aforementioned budget. If it does not, I would move on. From personal experience, it can be very difficult to Parents and students should work together through the college-application process. Be realistic. Determine a budget and designate schools into the following categories: reach, match, and safety. Within the budget, take into account textbook, health center, leisure/outing as well as travelling costs for home returns during breaks. The student at the very least should visit all the schools that he/she is interested in and has been accepted to. I would not waste time travelling to schools that the student is not interested in. When visiting campuses, the student should not be afraid to talk to students that attend the school, outside of the tour guide. This will allow the student to gauge whether he/she feels comfortable with at least a few people on campus. When finally choosing a college, factor in your gut feeling and whether it fits into the aforementioned budget. If it does not, I would move on. From personal experience, it can be very difficult to ?cross the bridge when you get there,? when it comes to for school costs. Once on campus, be open to new experiences and force yourself out of your comfort zone for the most personal growth.

To find the right college, a student needs to know what they want to accomplish. By knowing the goals he/she wants to accomplish, the student can look for a college that will foster a path to accomplish those goals. Instead of looking for a college that friends may be going to, a student should find a college that fits his/her personality. The student should visit the college and talk to current students to find out what activities are available. Many universities have open houses run by administrators. However, it is difficult to understand what college is like through administrator's eyes. A student should talk to students themselves to understand what the college is about. Once a student has found the right college for them, the student has to get involved in activities to get the most out of the college experience. Without involvement, the college experience will simply pass a student by. There are so many activities and events on campus that one can get overwhelmed. A student just needs to find a few activities and participate to make the most of his/her experience.

look into the schools as much as possible. make sure the school is the right size for you and that it has the programs you want . look for schools with small class sizes and hands on professors. make sure that most of the professors have doctorates.

Visit the school and talk with real students there who are NOT on the orientation or welcoming committee. Those are always the most involved, most excited students. Talk to real students who can offer more candid opinions on the value of their education.

My college search was greatly assisted by my visits to the colleges I was interested in. By seeing a school, taking a tour, having a meal on campus, and talking to current students a perspective student and their family can get a good idea about which college is right for the student. The college experience is greatly enhanced by being in a school where you feel comfortable and secure. Villanova, for me, is the perfect balance of academics and fun. Knowing what you are looking for in a school is helpful and my college process was aided by knowning that I wanted a medium sized school, not far from a city, and that I wanted to be a nursing major. Do not rule any school out based on money, you never know what aid or scholarships you will be able to get.