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I would tell them to pick the school that they feel the most comfortable at. The main thing is to get a good education but the studnet must also feel comfortable and have fun from time to time. Parents also need to feel confident that the student will recieve a good education while also feeling as thought the student will be safe.

In finding the right college i think you either need to concentrate on which school offers the best program in your interest of study. However, if you do not have an interest yet or are more concerned with your surroundings really investigate the size of the campus, population, and class size. I think doing that helped me find the perfect school in my first year. Also, if involved on your current campus, highschool or college, see what you enjoy being active in. Then see what similar programs or clubs are offered by your prospective college. An easy transition is to join something you already like to do and then make friends who like the similar activities. Making friends eliminates stress right off the bat and allows a student to transition into the academic atmosphere with a nice support system away from home. Good luck!

My advice is to visit a lot of different schools that you think you might be interested in. Make sure to keep track of all the deadlines for applications and financial aid, because sometimes that can create problems and prevent you from going where you want. Don't be afraid to apply to a lot of different colleges, because it's always nice to have backups available. Financial aid is available out there, so don't let the cost stop you from going somewhere you've always dreamed of.

My best advice would be to visit the school and keep an open mind. Going into the appliocation process I was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure I wanted a big school but something led me to Flagler College, which is as small as a school gets in retrospect. And I love it! You have to be open to taking a big chance with college. Theres a good change you won't like it but that's why there is always the oppurtunity to transfer. Don't settle for the place that is easiest to get into our just a party school. I have an open mind about school and don't turn it down just because it lacks one or two things you were hoping for. It might end up making for an amazing four years!

Visiting schools is extremely important. Try not to choose a school if you aren't able to visit it. If that's not possible, call the school and speak with people who work there. Talk to student ambassadors about the school environment. If you will be living on campus, definitely go on a tour of where you'll be living. Make a list of questions beforehand and ask them while you're at the college. Also, make sure you know all the details of the meal plan if you have one. Know if you have to pay for an entire year, if you can cancel it and get a partial refund, etc. The best college experience is one where the student is happy, and this starts with being satisfied with the living facilities and food.

Talk to the students on campus. Try to talk to someone from each major and especially the major that you are interested in. Visit the whole town around you and do some research about the area. Do not go into anything blind.

Take the time and really get to know the school that you are going to; take tours and do campus visits. The best way to learn whether or not a school is for you is if you become familiar with it. It will be your home for the next four years so it would be in your best interest to select your school carefully, based on your personality and what the school has available in terms of campus activities, and the types of classes that are available. Enjoy yourself and do not be too serious; have fun in school and truly experience everything that it has to offer. These are our formidable years, we should openly embrace them!

The advice I would give to the student centers mainly around the idea of what best works for him/her. A number of questions need to be answered when deciding on the right school for you. Is it affordable and in your family's budget? If not, is the financial aid at the institution able to help you out like you need to be helped? These questions and many more have to be answered in order to choose the right school for you. As for the parents, they need to know that the school is safe, provides a great education at an affordable price, etc. Once all these questions and options have been made clear and the student/parent know what they want, then the decision on what school to attend is complete. To make the most out of your college experience, is to just get involved in as many clubs, fraternities/sororities, extra-curricular activities, etc to the extent that it does not affect your school work and time management is not an issue. College life becomes incredibly more pleasing if you are working with others who are as interested in something as you are.

Choose the college that best fits you. Don't be heavily influenced by your friends, family or even boyfriend or girlfriend. If you choose do this, I guarantee that you will be happy with whatever school you choose.

The best advice I can give on finding the right college, is to find a place that makes you happy. I couldn't imagine going away to school and hating it. If you aren't happy, then you won't do well in your classes or make friends. You have to remember that college is supposed to be fun as well as educational.

My advice would be start early in high school searching for a college that fits you. If you are a home buddy then do not be looking for school miles away from home because being able to go home on weekends helps me not stress that much. Another thing do not look at the price of the school, look at the quality of the education. The reason I say this is because you can get the money from somewhere to pay for school. Good luck in picking a school! Hope you find one that fits you like I did.

Statistics and brochures are important, yet I believe the most important question you need to ask yourself when choosing a college is: Does it feel right? You need to sit in on a class and see how the professor interacts with students, walk around campus and see how the students interact with each other, and eat in the dinning hall and see if you can stand the food for the next four years. To truly be happy in college you need to find a college that fits you, your social agenda, and your learning style.

The best advice is pick your college that best suites your needs and major. I have had a lot of friends go to UF or a community college around there for the party scene it has to offer. College is not a joke. I believe you should have fun in college,but ultimately education comes first. I encourage parents and students to find a college that offers a reasonable student teacher ration. Smaller classes offer more one on one time between teacher and student which can help the student produce work to the absolute best of their ability. I also think that a smaller student body is beneficial because that not allows you more personal attention but a chance at a great internship. Look at the colleges that will be the most beneficial for your future because it is college and your education that is the foundation for the rest of your life.

Location was a major factor for me, so I moved all the way accross the country. It is good to choose a college far away from home because it teaches you how to meet people and be independent. I think it is most important to take your education seriously, and to not waste time on things other than studies. Friendship and having fun is essential, but applying yourself academically is even more so. When picking a college the size of the school is also important. For example, I learn better in small classes but thrive in social situations so a smaller school in a college town was a good pick for me.

Don't let cost be a huge factor. Don't settle for a place that you don't really want to go to just because it is inexpensive.

The first time I set foot on campus at Flagler College, I knew it was the school for me. I attended a Campus Visit Day to learn more about the school and the department I was interested in and simply felt at home. A few of my family members who hadn't heard of the college tried to convince me to apply to a bigger school simply because they didn't know much about Flagler; I stuck to my guns, did what felt right for me, and couldn't be happier now. My adivce to parents is to trust their child's instincts; they'll know what's right for them and you can't change that. My advice to students is to simply be true to yourself; visit several schools, and if you find one you like, don't let anyone convince you otherwise! Your heart will lead you in the right direction when it comes to finding the right college, and you will. Above all, remember who you are and be true to yourself and your morals. The world's a lot bigger than it looked in high school; your heart will guide you.

The size of a school has always been a huge factor for me. I was a military/goverment brat, so I prefered smaller settings. Flagler College was perfect for that. Also, they were highly known for the program I wanted; deaf education. Also, sports aren't everything, so don't go to a school based off of their sports program.

Finding the right college can be a difficult task. As a senior in high school, I was extremely apprehensive when I first started thinking about the right college for me and the thought of living away from my family. From experience, researching the colleges that you would like to go to worked best for me. Talk to someone who goes to the college to get a first hand account of what that college is like, this way you know whether it is that college is right for you. When you first arrive at your new college, try to make friends with many people. Remember that all freshman are new, just like yourself, and do not know anyone either. Most will be comforted when someone comes to talk to them. After four years at a college that you enjoy, you will not only come out with a degree, but will come out with life long friendships.

Visit as many schools as possible, apply to as many schools as possible and choose one with a population similar to your high school. Have confidence in yourself when choosing. Aim for the top universities.

My advice to prospective students/parents in finding the right college is to find the one that will fulfill your needs. If you are the kind of person who thrives in an educational environment that is large, then go to a college/university that has that large student population. If you are one that desires a strong campus life that has a united vision or views when it comes to worldly situations, you will have the best college experience in a school that promotes those similar views that you have. College is a time that you can grow more into that person you most desire to become. Whether you know your major or not, you can still determine what college you want to go to by those commonalities in interests. You will not enjoy the school you pick if they do not meet those basic characteristics that make you who you are. Students, parents, list the things you want the most when it comes to college and then find a school that matches those exact things. Don't compromise for a school, that is the school's job. If you do that, you will have the best college experience ever.

I would advise potential college students to look closely at the way the students interact with the faculty and with eachother. If the students do not get along with the faculty then this more often than not is not a very good school to attend. To make the most of your college experience you need to get out and socialize with your fellow classmates. Chances are that some of the friends that you meet you will remain in close contact throughout your academic and professional careers. College is supposed to be a time where students move away from home and get the chance to learn from new experiences and in a variety of different environments. If either the parents or students have any doubts as to the level of social or academic presence at the college then they should probably look into finding a suitable replacement.

Visit the schools. Too many students make a decision that will govern the rest of their lives by reading a page or two description in a college information book, or based on second hand knowledge of a friend of a friend who went to and enjoyed the school. Visit the campus, sit in on classes, get the oppinions of students. And not just the ambassadors that most colleges have, but the real students, most will be receptive enough if you ask. Just because the school matches you superficially: the rights freshman profile, your major, and clubs your interested in, doesn't necessarily mean that you'll click with other students on campus or the environment of the town.

My advice to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to identify the students' passions. Theres no such thing as a perfect school, but if you realize early on what you can and cannot live without, it makes the sacrifices and adjustments not so severe.

When looking for the right college, look for degrees that interest you. Make sure there are a few degrees of interest because chances are, your major will change. Don't plan on going to a school just because your best friend or significant other is going there - don't worry, you're going to meet people. Make sure that from the beginning, you find the right group of people to befriend. Starting off in the right direction saves you from having to break free later when you find out your friends aren't living the life you want to live. Don't limit yourself. Don't ever limit yourself. Find out what makes you come alive and then pursue it until you've reached your goal, and then set another goal. Figure out what it is you enjoy most and find a way to do that every day for the rest of your life.

College is the best part of your life. Choose the school that reflects you, not friends or family. Once at college dont be shy and think positive. If you are always down, your grades will be and so will your social life. Enjoy your school, be apart of your school, and remember the good times and life experiences.

you will know its right when you get there. everything that is said will just "click" think of yourself in four years can you see yourself there? does it have the major you want?

Seriously weigh your options, and, as an incoming student, don't be too worried about the threat of not knowing anyone, or that if you go to a big school you'll know everyone- you won't! Don't be nervous about classes, as long as you work hard and go to class you will pass. Finally, keep your standards high while you're at college. All those extra curriculars and volunteering you did to try to build your application for colleges are still important when you go out into the work place.

On campus visits are very important in deciding which college is best for you. You can talk to average students on campus and get a more personal experience, rather then basing your decision off of what a broucher is telling you. Coming from a small high school I decided to go to a small college and I m happy with my decision. I am not just a number. Chosing the size of school you want to go to shoudl be based on comfort level. When you get to college I think the most important thing besides academics is getting involved. By joining clubs and groups on campus you find others who have similar interests and it looks great on a resume! Being involved includes off-campus however, by volunteering and putting yourself out there, you are gaining practical experience and networking with everyone you meet! Academics is not the only thing jobs are looking for, you need to seize opportunites and have fun doing it!

When selecting a college, the most important thing to cosider is the enviroment. If you do not like the campus, where it is located, or the size you will be miserable right off the bat. Campus visit days are a must and I would always suggest taking the time to visit the school and the town where it is located. Also, if money is an issue be sure to check the school's AP requirements, scholarships availible and so on. When at college it is important to realize that it is hard earned money that is being used to pay for your education, wasting it away on drugs and drinks is a silly mistake. Be involved, it look good on applications later and life, plus you will make lifelong friends. Do your laundry. Study hard. Eat right. Talk to your professors, they will help you and their insight is always interesting. Utilize what the school offers and do not be shy. Make friends and treat them right. Write letters home. Above all, remember to find yourself and discover who you are and what you stand for.

Choosing a college is an extremely daunting task, but as soon as you sit down and talk over the pros and cons with someone you trust

I think that all parents and potential students need to make sure that the college they pick has good academic goals as well as social life. College students need to make the most of their time in college. To study, have fun, and grow into the adult they are molding towards. College is about finding yourself, learning your limits, determining where you stand politically, and most of all about your independence.

For parents, they should let their children decide what they want to do and not force a field of study. And for students who are looking at colleges, the time you spend finding the best suitable university is highly important because the environment you live in influences the way you study.

To begin, apply everywhere as soon as you've got the SAT scores that you're satisfied with. Once you've applyed, start taking tours of each campus, slowly formulate pros and cons lists for each school based things like your experience visiting, current student's opinions, and majors that they have available. Make a decision early on whether you will want to be at a big state school, or a smaller private or community college. Once that decision is made, the decision process becomes a lot simpler. Next, take into account the prices of the various schools that are left, talk to your parents and decide on a price that would have to be your limit on tuition, room, and board per semester. If a college is below that limit, add it to your pros list, and if it's above, don't rule it out completely, add it to the cons list(there's always scholarships and financial aid). When admissions letters start to arrive, let your confidence be boosted by all the schools that have accepted you, don't worry about the ones that don't. Choose from there, and you'll be set!

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Look into all options, schools of all sizes, all loctions. Parents be sure not to give your input to much, be very care not to pressure your child. They want to make you proud so they may tend to go with your favorite or they want to rebel and pick the one you like least. Let them tell you where they wish to apply to and then once it is narrowed down maybe give some input and remember this is for them, not a chance for you to correct your college mistake. Just mainly keep your mind open to everything. And if you are not sure of what you want to do a community college may be best to start off with, then you can figure out excatly what area you want to go into, small colleges have select courses and you may feel trapped. While in college remember you are there first to get an higher education, but that does not mean you cannot have fun while doing it. Meet as many people as you can. You get a chance to re-invent yourself. Do as many things as you can, college is the best years of your life.

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When choosing your college, you have to go with what your heart tells you. First, you look over the major/minor choices, the costs, and all the other information. After that, you put all the facts you have collected the side and listen to what your heart is telling you. Fate will take care of the rest of the work.

Take your time, but give yourself a lot of time. Applying to colleges is timely. Look at everything. Visit the schools. Know the deadlines. Apply for aid or scholarships, even if you dont need the money. Free money is free money. Pick wisely and the one you feel fits you best. Dont let others judge you or alter your view of the school you feel is right for you. Let it be an exciting experience, not a stressful one. Hope for the best, and do your best once you arrive at your choice of college.

Make sure the major you want is available and look into the department. Make sure their department offers the track or concentration you want and other courses or majors you may be interested in also. I also prefer going to a smaller school; it is easier to meet and socialize with people and talk with your teachers/advisors. Find a campus that is convenient, not too big and you are able to get to a store for food or supplies. Convenience in important, especially when your shcedule gets busy. Get involved! I wish I had gotten more involved in extra-curricular activities. However, I am very involved in my department and their extended clubs, events and honor society. Getting involved is a great way to meet people and find things you are passionate about.

When I first started to look at schools, I thought about all the things that I enjoyed most about my life before college. I've always enjoyed having a close group of friends, knowing everyone, living in a town where "everyone knows your name" like in Cheers. I also LOVE the beach. Flagler College was all of those things and more- it's a small school, so you end up knowing everyone. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when looking into finding a college that is right for you, or your son/daughter, focus on what is most important to you in life. Do you like to be around a lot of people, or do you prefer to be in a more quiet, serene environment? Do you like the city, or a suburban town? It's important that you understand what you want out of your future, and out of life- then apply that to making the decision on what school to attend. College is what you make of it- just make sure you're going to one that can help you make the most of your life.

My best advice to students and their parents is to realize that college is more than learning and social life, it is an opportunity to find out who you really are and each college offers a chance to do so in a different way. Take some time to talk to students around campus-ask about assimilation, real class sizes, typical days, Putting yourself in the shoes of a current student is hands down the best way to pick a school. When it comes down to it most of us can get the same education regardless of the school, it just depends on how much we are willing to put into it. I would have to say there is no right or wrong college out there for any single person, but there are some really great fits and they can be found by asking yourself what you really want out of the experience, your career goals, importance of socializing/going out, and in my opinion location. I moved from northern California to the Atlantic coast of Florida, knowing nobody here and have had a great experience entering my last semester. I took a risk, and Im now very grateful for it.

The best advice I can give someone about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to remember that there are going to be pros and cons for every school you look at. The best thing to do is choose the one that fits you most, and go into it with an open mind. Sure, there are certain things about college that won't live up to some pre-conceived notions you may have, but believe me there are other things that will surpass them and make up for it. I never thought that I would make it this far, and every day I go to class I know I am getting closer and closer to my dream. It is like I can see my future on the horizon, and that is an experience on it's own.

Take your time and really think about what you want in a college. Be specific. Think about campus size, academics, class size, your desired major, and even social life. It will not behoove you to rush through the application process and enroll at a school only to find out you don't like it there. If you want to play sports, don't enroll in a college that doesn't have a strong athletic program. If you want to be involved with a campus newspaper or radio station, make sure you enroll in a school where the newspaper and radio station are active and thriving. If you want to be a doctor, don't attend a school where a pre-medical program isn't offered just because it's close to home. Visit several different schools, research the schools, and really pick the college that is the best choice for your social life, career path, and financial means.

Choosing the right college will always be a gamble and there's no way one can tell ahead of time whether the choice will be regretted. Society places a lot of pressure on college to be the best years of one's life, but many students will find that college life doesn't compare to the social life they had in high school, or maybe they will find more happiness after college. No matter where you go to school, don't set up expectations for how your experience will be. Live frugally on surprise, and try not to get stuck on one group of people. Don't lose track of why you're at college. Movies might tell you it's for binge drinking, but that's only if you are adept at studying with a hangover. At the same time, don't forget to go out and make the most of your experience. College nightlife doesn't have to be about going to bars and parties and creative adventures end up being the most memorable experiences. Whether you love or hate your college experience, you're going to grow and be challenged in ways you never were before.

First I would have to say: Parents don't choose the college for your children and students if you like a college but there are some road blocks (like the cost) go for it anyways. It is your time ,you choose the college that is right for you. That way you will have no regrets when you look back. Students also while you are in college do everything there is to do on and off campus. Join clubs, play sports, etc. You will be a better person for it.

The best advice that I would give to a parent or student about finding the right college and making the most out of the college experience would be to find a school that feels right . You have to listen to your instincts. It is important to have your parents opinions involved in the decision, but you as a future student cannot feel pushed into a making a decision on where to go spend the next four years. It is clich? to say, but you have to follow your gut instincts, your heart as well what is right for your future professional goals. Every University of College has about the same potential it can offer its students, however it?s the slight differences in those colleges or universities that truly make a good college experience a great one.

Make sure you go and visit the school, which school is actually in session, not in the summertime or during a holiday weekend. It's important that students are actively seen around campus to get a real feel for the school and ask real students questions. Also, it's a good idea to really check out the area around the school and see how much there is to do.