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I would advise students to make a list of everything that they are looking for in a school. Then they can sit down and make a chart to see what schools fit into the colleges that they have picked. When they get to the college they just need to be themselves. College is very different from high school so you need to be prepared for classes. Another thing that I would say would be to go to class, I have found that when you go to class you get better grades. Also, get plenty of sleep, but not too much, eat a good diet, not all the junk food, and don't go out and party every night. Most of all have fun.

I would advise that parents/students do a lot of research when searching for the right college. Colleges that are smaller tend to have a better teacher to student ratio and have a lot better student to teacher relationship. Colleges that are in smaller towns allow for students to get to know a lot more people better and encourages students to become better aquainted with their town and helps them to be able to get to the grocery store, gas stations, and activities a lot safer than if you were in a large town. I prefer a college close to my home town, so that when breaks come around you have somewhere to go when everyone else has gone home.

Research it and make sure you visit the school to make sure its a right fit. Make an appointment with a professor in the field your interested in or just any professor so you can get a feel for the school.

Finding the right college is one of the hardest decisions you will make. The main things to look at are: cost, programs in the school, size, and location. Having the right programs for your major is very important, after all that is why you are going to college. I feel that if you are a person who likes being in a friendly community, where you personally know almost everyone, a small college is definitely best. If you can't really afford an expensive college, then look at those that have great financial aid packages. Also if you want to be able to go home every now and again, make sure not to go too far away, the drive can be really boring. But I think that the best way to find the perfect college for you, is to visit the campus. Feeling at home on campus is one of the best ways to know you are making the right decision! You get to see for yourself the faces, and friendliness that comes with the academics you are going there for! With these things in mind you should have no problem finding your perfect school!

Go where you want to go not where someone else wants you to go.

If you know what you want to major in, try and find the schools in which have that degree field. If you want to stay close to home, start with the ones nearest you and work your way outwards. Don;t focus on just one school that you like the most because you might not get into it, you should alway keep an open mind on schools.

In my experiance, the college you choose has as much to do with the students around you as it does the professors and the facilities the school can offer you. Do not select your school on the sole basis of friendship. You will meet new people, have new friends, here at college, and sometimes cleaning the slate and adding completely new colors to your palette is the best way to do so. Professors are important, also. If they aren't anyone you would respect in a work environemnt or going to high school with as a peer, then you will have a hard time working with them on a daily or weekly basis. Personalities matter so much when you're first away from home. You should still Respect your Professors, reguardless, but it helps so much if you can identify with them on a level closer to your own. In a way, these people will have to be some of your best friends away from home.

When you look at colleges make sure you choose one that has opportunities for all, one that gives you freedom to let the choices you make shape you into the individual that you will be the rest of your life. A college where you can be involved with organizations and such is a great opportunity and one that will build lifetime relationships. College is a place to grow and learn academically and in all aspects of life. Don't hold back on choosing a college that will help you in that.

Pick a school where you feel at home when you first visit. Picture yourself there, and if you like what you see, go for it!