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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!