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I would tell parents and students to look into as many colleges as they could. Try finding a place that you can really relate with. If you are set on a certain major, like business, don't just pick one because they have a great business college. Go visit the college, get a feel for how people treat you, and sit in on a class or two. There were a lot of reasons why I was scared to come to my college, it was farther away from home than others and it was very large. As scared as I was, I can't picture myself anywhere else. And this wasn't my first choice. So don't get discouraged either if your first choice (or second, or third) don't accept you or waitlist you. Things happen for a reason so don't be afraid to give it a shot!

The advice I would give student and parents is simple, find a place that you feel comfortable. If your not comfortable on your first tour of the campus, it's probably not the right place for you, I know that being comfortable on my campus has a lot to do with my academic sucess becasue I know that I can ask my professors for help and they will not shrug me off becasue the classes are too big ot they are too busy. I could not imagine going to school anywhere but here at Washington State University.

Take time to find yourself, this process of college is a huge part of your future, it is your future. Make the most of it, try out things you normally wouldn't and push your own limits, they may be different than you had orignally expected. For parents, do not force your children into a decsion becasue of finances, let them choose the best fitting place (and not just becasue their best friend is going there) but really let them picture themselves walking to class here and being able to find themselves and develop their future selves on the campus. My own college experience has been a ireplacable one, I would not change a single minute of it for anything. Everything I have experience, the people I have met, the classes I have taken have formed the person I am becoming, and I am becoming a better person becasue of this campus.

Finding the right college is very important. Visiting a school can make a huge difference. A school that may not seem to be the best choice could change your mind when you visit it. I had looked at many schools and didn't know where I wanted to attend. I had many schools that I liked but could not afford to attend. I decided to visit Washington State University, which was a very good decision. It was a school that I could afford more than the other universities that I had applied to. I visited it and realized it was much better than I had expected and realized I could actually see myself there. If I had not visited the school, I wouldn't have ended up where I am now and I am very happy with where I am. Also, I had wanted to attend a private university, but the costs of that were very high. By taking honors classes at my public university, I am able to get the private school education for much cheeper.

Finding the right college is bery important because not only does it affect the student's overall experience, but it also plays a key role in their education. The student and his/her parents should visit as many schools as they are interested in because you cannot simply judge a campus based on information through pamphlets or off the internet. The parents should be involved in the student's choice, but should definitely not push the student into something he or she may not like. It is ultimately the student's choice because they are the one who has to spend four plus years there and they should choose a place that they feel comfortable in. Parents can help the student look at multiple different aspects of the college experience such as academics, campus, places to live, etc.. so that he or she remains focued in their search. Always remember that if you dont like the first school you chose there is always the option of transferring. It is important to be somewhere you can be successful, even if it means moving around a bit.

I suggest looking into school s that over a great variety of subjects. If you have your heart set on persuing a specific career by all means go ahead, but speaking from personal experience, I have changed my major about 10 times and Washington State University provided all the classes and resources for each major I changed too. Once you get to college you never know where it'll take you. Just be prepared for a change of heart and to the parents, please accept whatever your child(ren) chose to do with their academic careers, because my parents forced me into a major that I had no interest in and had a mental breakdown. We're all different as much as kids want to make their parents proud, ask yourselves, it is really worth it if your child is unhappy for the rest of their lives?

Start visiting campuses early in high school and revisit them often. Ask to talk to faculty in a subject you think you're interested in or the major you are considering. Ask to attend a class, visit on a game weekend to see how busy traffic is as opposed to the middle of a week. If you can come during the week before finals week and the week of finals week, experience as much as you can before you choose.

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Find a college with a good program that one is at least thinking about. Also, look for the right surrounding location of the school. For instance, the city, as opposed to a small town or farmland. Also, look at the size of the school, as well as the class diversity. Lastly, see how much financial aid the school is willing to put in to assist in one's education. These suggestions provide a good start to selecting the college that fits one's wants and needs.

Allow your child to make sure it is the place they really want to go. Don't force them to choose what the parent likes. Also understand that College is a way different environment than Highschool and your child needs to be able to understand that they are going to have to work much harder than before. Another thing is prepare you child to practice safe drinking and "partying" because all students are going to go to parties, so it helps to prepare them to be smart about it.

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter where you got the degree, just that you got it.

I think that you should visit the school first just to see if you even like it there. Then when your there talk to the students and really get a feel for it because going to college not knowing what to expect is really hard.

For me, the best thing I could have done in college was get involved. Getting involved has led me to a plethora of opporunities. I have met people who have helped me advance my college and career goals. I am in our student government, I have a job, and am taking 18 credits. I have learned to manage my time and make sure I have enough time for my academics, social life, and my other commitments. For new students, getting involved right away is an exciting thing. However, my advice would be to really balance your time. Don't get over involved your freshman year. Let yourself slowly sink into more organizations as you get older. It is so easy to over involve yourself and leave out time for studying. Also, once you get involved you recognize more people and you can form study groups. You can be happy getting involved, but the main reason you are at college is to earn a degree. If you have bad grades or are unhappy with your GPA, that can really hinder your college experience. So make sure you can balance all your activities and school work and you'll love college!

College isn't about going to the school with the most prestige, it's about going somewhere that is comfortable. If you're going to spend all that money, it is best to invest it in a college that helps in your learning. Academics are important and some degree programs are better than others, so focus on what kind of cirriculum the university offers and if it relates to what you want to do in your career. Don't be afraid about fitting in, relationships start rather easily in college; focus on whether you think the university provides a positive environment for living. You need to be comfortable in order to study and do well academically. Finally, look at what kind of research the university offers and how easy it would be to get an internship. Those will help you the most toward getting a job after graduation.

I would basically advise them (if they ask) to seek alternative methods of funding. I would advise the student to seriously consider attending a community college, especially if they are not ready for the full onset intensity like that which a 4-year school can bring about.

Students: Don't ever go to a school because of someone else. College is your one chance in life to be entirely selfish and think only of yourself. Seize that opportunity. Trust yourself enough to go out of state. When you're far from everyone who knew you before college, you're finally free to discover who really are. And believe me, your true colors haven't even begun to show themselves. Study hard, but study something you're passionate about, whether or not it'll make you a million dollars. Follow what you love with the utmost determination and dedication, and it'll put money in your pocket and, more importantly, a bounce in your step. Travel abroad for a semester, or just for spring break. It might be expensive and it might be a terrifying, but you either travel now while you're young and have the rest of your life to pay off the loan, or you travel when you're 70, retired, and need a new hip. I bet it won't be as fun. Parents: Love your children enough to let them choose their own destinies.

Make sure that not only does it academically fullfil their needs and wants, but also make sure that it will be a place they enjoy being at and are glad to go back to every semester, because if you dont then that alone could cause academics to suffer, kind of a catch 22 situation.

The college application process was one of the most anxious and exciting times in high school. Trying to pick a future that you think is best for you is not always easy. I fortunately had a lot of help from different family members who all gave me their two cents about the college they attended. With my little brother being a senior in high school and going through the college application process right now, I have been giving him some advice of my own. I am now half way through my college experience and can say that it has been completely satisfying so far. To find the perfect college for you, I think it is very important to keep an open mind. You obviously want to find someplace that you feel comfortable and have something in common with. I found it very helpful to visit the different colleges that I was interested in to see if their truley was a connection. This helps you to see first-hand the type of people that are there, the programs, class rooms, and facilities. Once you have made your decision, making the most of your college experience is completely up to you.

The most important thing for me was finding instructors I could learn from, instructors I could respect. Class-mates you generally learn to like, even if you don't at first, but it is difficult to develop an understanding with professors you don't interact with often, so attending a school that you can learn from and respect is one of the most important factors. It also has to be a place you feel comfortable. Don't forget that either.

Visit them first and go to a few classes. Try staying the night to see what the town is like at all times of the day.