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Go with the school that feels like a good fit to the student.

I would advise students to be realistic in choosing their ideal college. It is important to consider their past academic achievements and overall extracurricular involvement in high school to determine the appropriate size college to attend. It would not be a good idea to send a student to a very large school with big class sizes if they struggle with their grades. Maturity level should also be a factor in choosing the right college, because students have alot of opportunities to make new, exciting decisions in college. If that is a concern, then maybe closer to home is a better idea so families can maintain steady contact. It is crucial to set students up for success immediately, because it is very stressful to have to switch schools. If parents and students make the decision collaboratively and weigh the importance of academics, extracurriculars, and location the correct school will no doubt be chosen! Students that are happy in their school environments will increase their chances for success exponentially.

The most important advice I would give would be to use your time wisely and remember its a GREAT THING to ask for help. You want your college experience to be fun but beneficial. So take the time to get to know the people your living around and in your classes. You never know when they can help you with a class, let you borrow a book or anything. Also get to really know your professor during the first or second week of class. That way they familiarize with you and if you need extra help or those extra two points to get a passing grade they will be more likely to give them to when they know you have really tried to succeed. In that use your time wisely don't spend all your time hanging with friends and don't wait until the last minute to get to know your professor. Waiting until the last minute can only hurt you and make getting things finished and getting help harder. Its a balancing act. Set a schedule and stick to it. Take of the things you need to do so you can do the things you want to do.

I know that parents want to be involved with their child's future, but I would suggest that they back off and allow their children to grow in their prim time. College needs to be something that they don't force their children in to doing. Allow their children to want and education. If they don't allow them to see for themselves that it is valuable, most likely the odds of the child enjoying school will be low. If you wait and let your children decide for themselves that education is something that they wish to do; then they will push themselves to go far and beyond what they believe is possible.

Find the college that provides the best situation for your major. If you are undecided choose one with a variety of majors and opportunities to help you choose what you want to do with your life.

visit the multiple campuses

look at as many as possible dont just choice one, and do a lot of research.

When searching for the right college, one has to first consider what they want out of their education. It makes sense to search for a college that is strong in a field which you wish to pursue. I am so pleased with my college choice becuase I am so pleased with Wright State's music depertment. I considered other university's that had higher academic standards, but in the end I needed to enroll in a college that had the best music department, that not only had a great reputation, but that felt right to me. Choosing the right college is about finding a place that makes you feel comfortable and challenged at the same time. The college experience is a personal one, that should enable students to learn more about themselves and in turn find their true calling. Choosing the right college is so much more than where your parents went to school, or which school has the best food. Its about finding a university that can offer me the best education in my personal field along with which school can offer me an opportunity to make connections with other students like myself.

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Choosing a college can be a very difficult and overwhelming decision. The best advice I can give is to narrow down your list of choices based on what you would like to major in. Next, what can you afford and how much financial aid is available. Then based on that information, college visits can be scheduled in order to see where the student feels most comfortable. Is you aren't sure what you'd like to major in, I suggest you choose a university with a wide variety of options as to not limit yourself. Best of luck!

Look everywhere. There are so many schools out there and there are many that will work for you.

Pick a degree that you will be happy with, learning about, studying, and devoting 8 months of your life to for four years to become the best you can be for your lifetime to come. dont just sluff it off because everyone else is going to college. do research, make sure you have finacial aid, talk to your room mate and learn some true people skills before you go to school, dont go to school because of a person, be open and excited for new things to come. go to school, because you want to

I would highly recommend for anynew incoming students should go to more of a well-known state school, but mostly to move out and live on there own. This way, they are experiencing independence, will force them to meet new people, and allows them to explore and experience new things/opportunities.

First I would advise to make a list of priority characteristics the student is looking for in a college. The list could include such things as size, cost (how to pay), programs of study, housing, proximity to home, sports programs, and social interactions at the school. Once the list is made with the most important characteristics put first, try to find a few colleges that meet the requirements of the list in the best ways. The student should then visit those campuses, and if still satisfied with the choices, send in the applications for those schools. Then wait to see which ones accept the applicant and chose the best one. To do all of these steps properly it is important to begin early. Waiting until the end of their senior year in high school doesn't give the student enough time to make a well informed decision. Beginning early is also important because many colleges' deadlines are early in the year, and so is the FAFSA. To make the most of the college experience I would suggest joining a club the student has an interest in. Also balancing fun and study is important to being a successful and happy student.

You have to find a school that really makes you happy because if you're not excited about your school, you won't be excited about your schoolwork either, and it is much easier and much more common to flunk out than people think.

Location is everything. I, from experience, DEFINITELY encourage anyone to go to school at least two hours away from where they're from. I have learned and grown so much just by being on my own, not knowing anyone, and now my phonebook has over 500 numbers! I've learned so much about people, go with the setting you want, but I do recommend moving off on your own, it is a good way to learn about life.

Choosing the right college for what a students wants to do can be a very difficult challenge for both the student and parent/s involved in the decision. The best way to choose any school is to visit the campus and take tours to every college of intrest before applying and/or accepting. I believe that chooing the college this way will make it the best college experience. Campus tours will allow the future college student to become aquainted with the campus along with being able to get a hands on feel of what is offered. Asking questions and having them answered will also help in making the right college choice. Quesitons as in whether or not the college has the focus needed on an intended major; if housing is available on campus and/or nearby; or asking if there are any student organizations for an intended major. I believe that asking thesequestions and getting all the right answers you are looking for will allow students to choose the right college for them and also get the best experience wanted.

One advice that I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to know what you want to do in your life after college. Many people change their major and I feel that changing your major can be a minus when it comes to graduation and finacial needs. When a student changes a major, it might delay his graduation because those classes that he took for his other major would no longer be needed. This means he has to take new classes for his new major, which needs more time, effort, and money. Knowing your final goal before chosing a college is very important to me. I wish i knew that before i graduated from high school. To find the right college and make the most of college experience is knowing what you really want to do.

The best advice I can give to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to visit the school(s) you are interested in several times. This will give you a better overview of the school, and you should be able to make a more-educated decision. I would also suggest visiting the school on a normal school day. High school seniors normally get several "college visit" days that you can use as an excused absence. Use these! It makes no sense to visit a college while they are on Christmas break or on a day the university is closed. As a prospective student (or student's parent), you want to see the university and the students there in their normal setting. It is best to see how the students of the college interact on a normal day. While you are there, it would be good to sit-in on a class or two, and see how lessons are taught and how students react to questions. Are they lively and upbeat or dull and bored? Overall, it is important to visit colleges to make the best choice for you.

Finding the right college and making the most of the college experience are two vastly different aspects of this time of a student's life. Finding the right college involves having a general idea of one's life goals at 18 years old. This can be difficult for some, like myself. Therefore looking into colleges that offer a broader spectrum of options or classes that are accepted by other colleges is extremely important. Making the most of the college experience is specific to the personality of the student. Some might find happiness in making new friends and meeting new people. Others will find that being involved in the campus life gives them an edge. After not participating in any part of my college experience, getting involved was the best thing I have ever done. It has given me a new direction to my life, one that makes more sense than any others. Faculty and staff tend to recognize, assist and respond to those that are involved differently and more than if one is not involved. In addition, students are given that many more people for references, advice and mentor opportunities. College is what you make of it in the end.