Charlotte
Find what you want to do in life and find an appropriate program that will fit it. Also, go somewhere that you feel comfortable ON campus. Visit the campus on a NICE day. Ask about the different activities and groups that are available if you are not an athlete. When you attend the university, GET INVOLVED; whether it is atheltics/greek life/volunteer groups... whatever. The more you are involved, the more people you will meet and the more fun you will have.
Go Tops!
austin
go to class everyday, study as much as possible.. make as many friends as you possibly can make.. research what you like to do/research what colleges offer the major of your choice... research the city the potential college is in... have a blast because this is the last step before being a full grown independent adult!! make your college experience count.. youre paying for your education, might as well get the best for it!!!
Dustin
The one thing I would say is go for your passion and find the school that has a path for you to complete your education to further your integration into your career. It is very important that you not waste your money on a job that may make you wealthy that you really don't enjoy. After all you are paying thousands of dollars to pursue a higher education. Don't let that money go to waste and end up with a job that you hate getting up for and could possibly have for a long time. Focus on your studies first, and then let everything else fall in to place.
Alex
College is an endurance battle. It goes by really quick so try your best and it will be over before you know it. Staying motivated and keeping a positive attitude is key to college success.
Joseph
Make sure the college that you choose fills all your needs. The needs that need to be met are intellectual needs, social needs, and enviornmental needs. When all those needs are met its a good idea to apply for the college. However, if you are not accepted to the college of your choice it is good to have a back up college. Never put all of you eggs in one basket because you never know what might happen. Above all choose the major you want and stick with it untill you master it because that is what college is all about.
Ashley
Do not let cost or high school academics keep you from applying to the college of your dreams. Don't stay in your home town, move away are really streach your wings. Know what you want to do and meet with you on campus advisor to help you make it happen in a timely manor. 3 year or 4 year degrees are very possible with good planning.
Lauren
To make the best decision possible for the student. Take into account the cost, but don't make it the main priority. Realize that it's four years of your life... make the best of it wherever you go. Each university has something special to offer, research what that is, and go for which one is going to make you the happiest.
Amanda
Visit the school before you accept, and once you get there be outgoing and meet as many people as possible. But don't stretch yourself too thin in extra-curriculars. Remember that the academic aspect of college is incredibly important and it is not easy to succeed academically in college.
Ali
College is all about finding out who you are! It's a place for discovery, learning, adventures and so much more. Be open-minded to a lot of different opinions and types of people. College is a place to learn about diversity. As long as you get plugged in to an activity on-campus, just about any college can be the right college. College isn't all about the classes, or all about the athletics. It's about a give and take, experiencing a lot of different levels of college life and gaining something from every experience. Parents - let your kids fly! Let them experience life! Let them choose what school is best for them and then leave them alone. It's time for them to figure out their way. College can be lonely, and scary and can come with speedbumps and late night studying. But it also comes with lots of laughs, lots of tears, lots of homework and a lot of memories. One thing college shouldnt come with is regrets, except for maybe that star tattoo that was inked on in a drunken state. But really, college is the life - I kind of want to stay here forever!
Kiara
Try to find somewhere for you too feel comportable. Sit in on classes and visit the campus. Also, talk to students and professors to learn theirs views on how the school is. Last but not least, get to know the pricident of the school.