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Don't let choosing your major be the most important thing in your mind. Take time to explore different things and find yourself when you get to college. Make new friends and networking a priority. Your college experinece will be what you make of it. Have fun.

I think that it is really important for students to do what they think is best for themselves not always what there parents want them to do. Parents be supportive of your child no matter it helps so much and they will really appreciate it. think about everything you do in college, learn from the mistakes you make and be sure to still have a good time but acaddemics always come first!

To find the best college or university for your children you have to do the research. Education is an investment and like all investments you have to take the time to choose wisely. The best thing to do is maximize your resources. First a good thing to determine is what your child is wanting to major in. Some schools are better than others in different categories so find the schools that emphasize your child's major. Once you have narrowed it down to that you then should take tours and find out what other opportunities the school offers.

I have two words of advice. First, go to the college that offers the most money. Second, always be yourself. That's it

The college search is difficult and extremely hard to do! There are so many options and just not enough time. Incoming freshmen should sit down with their parents and see what the most affordable schools are, and what region they would like to attend these schools. Then do online research and schedule college visits!!

Don't freak out if you don't know what you want, that is what college is all about. Finding out who you want to be, what you want to do and what works for you. If you attend a college for a while and decide it is not for you, that is ok, try a new one. Do what you need to so you can make yourself comfortable. You have to make college work for you.

I would tell the students to become as involved as possible. Even though you might not know anyone now, join a club, Greek organization, or other group and meet people! You'll never meet anyone and make any real relationships if you stay in your dorm room Monday through Friday and go home on the weekends like I did my whole Freshman year. But then I became involed and love my university! For the parents, I would say, don't hound your children. They'll call and email when they need you, which they will. But don't smother them, they're excited to be on their own! Enjoy some of your new free time and let them experience college life!

Start early, and you firgure what you want to major in. Then find at least five schools that meet your criteria and apply to those schools

My advise is for students. If your searching for a college my number one advise is to pick a college or university that has the major you are interested in. Don't pick a college because your friends are going there. If you love what you are studing you will do well. Visit the college when students are still in school so you can get a feel for how many students are around, what they are doing and imagine yourself in the mix. I advise you to live on campus at least your freshman year and stay active. The "freshman 15lbs" can quickly become "30lbs" Finally, don't go home every opportunity you have you need to stick around and get envolved in some clubs or Greek life. That is where you will make your lasting friendships.

I would say to follow what your gut says. Go with what you feel is right, not neccessarily what everyone else is doing. While you are at college, make the best of it. For most people, you only go to college once. So, have fun! Also, don't slack off on work, so keep a happy medium of fun at study time.