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Choose a school that is far, but not too far, that is fun but not too fun and one that you feel you will achieve the maximum career opportunities from.

As a parent, if you know your child does better in an environment that is more one on one or smaller classes, then look for smaller private schools or even public. As far as making the most out of your college experience, I personally wish I would have been more active in clubs and more sports, but the sorority/fraternity scene is a big negative as far as the cliques and party/drinking goes. In that regard, I kind of wish I would have picked a school not so caught up in that scene, so if , as a parent, you don't think your kid would fit into or want to be around that type of element, then definitely make sure a school doesn't have such a large sorority or fraternity base.

College is a big step in life. For the student, the parents and someones wallet. Being prepared is what can determine how successful one's four years may be. I think that setting aside a big chunk of money will be the first and most important step in preparing for a trip down college lane. Once the financial worries are taken care of, it is the students duty to research different schools that grab their attention. Keping in mind that out of state tuition will be more costly. A school that relates to what the student enjoys doing while their not in class should be their first choice. Both the parents and the student need to understand that yes, the reason the student is leaving home is to get an education, but school only takes up so much time. The town they move to should have more going for it than just a university. A town that has nothing goin on but school becomes depressing and makes the student feel extremely distant from the rest of society. Rember the student will be spending more than likely four years in this town, the last thing one wants is to despise it.

When deciding where to go to college pick the place that feels right to you. If you can picture yourself walking on the campus everyday, then you know you want to be there. Do not pick a place simply based on the facts of the school, use the facts as well as your gut to make your decision. A pros and cons list is a great way to decide how much you like a school or not, and it is a great way to compare your top two school choices. When it comes down to it, close your eyes and think about home and then open your eyes and say what school you want to go to. Heart is the best way to go when making this decision.

My advice would be to try and figure out what academic area you are most interested in and figure out the ranking of the school compared to other universitities or colleges in the country according to their academic programs. Another very important notice is to compare dorms because the freshman year is an extremely important year when trying to figure out how life is going to proceed in college. If the dorm environment is not a happy and comforting environment for the first semesters, opinions of the school might change from when the student first enrolled. Lastly, a student should try to get involved in either sport or club activities because this is an easy place to meet new friends with the same mind set.

Do not just go by what the stereotype of the school is. You have to visit it and see how you fit in and eventually you will find a niche of your own.

Finding thinking about finding the right college the most important thing to think about is hands down is this the right place for me. Don't worry about the cost or the distance or whatever else might be on your mind. Youu sit down and decide what you are looking for out of your education. Think about what are your goals in life. Then ask yourself, is this college going to help me reach my goals and give me the tools neccesary for me to succeed. If the answeris no or maybe then think about finding another college. One that will help you make that dream for your future a reality. Because once you've find the right one for you then work from there so solve any other problem that might be are your mind. Chances are that the university might be able to help you.

Get involved ASAP dont put it off bc if you do it will never happen................trust me I know.

Visit the campus before you apply, even if it's just for a football game and all you see is the stadium. More than likely, you're going to have to park somewhere on campus and walk to the field, and that will give you a chance to see where you might be living in the future. Also, read up as much as you can about the school of your choice and talk to someone you know who went there or is currently attending. Brochures and administrators will do all they can to make the campus look like paradise, but if you want to get the real scoop, talk to a student. They're the ones who spend all of their time on campus and know just about everything there is to know. If you're lucky, you'll find out that the campus really is as beautiful as the ads make it out to be.

The right college will find you. As long as you are comftorable with the way you feel when you step foot onto a campus then you are at home. As for the experience, try new things, do not be afraid of things that you havent heard of and go to different events. Its what you do that makes the experience.

The most important thing when choosing a place to go to school is to choose the place you think is best for yourself, not the place your friends are going. New friends can be made and distance can't tear true friendships apart. Once in college, don't feel as though you need to drink or smoke because that's how others have fun. Don't change yourself to fit in in college. College students are so self-involved that most could care less what you do and what you don't do.

Pick the one you feel most comfotable at when you visit, and move away from home to experiance a different area

I would advise students to go to their choice of school. I have seen some of my friends that went where their parents wanted them to go but they only stayed one semester. Parents should let their children make the choice, so long as they are not putting themselves in any danger, because after all we are adults. We will make mstakes but just knowing you stand behind our decisions makes it a little easier when things don't go just right. Parents should be available to their students in what ever way possible. We may be adults, or at least act like one, but we still do take what you have to say to heart. Don't think we don't love you or care about you, becuase we do. We appreciate you for being there and getting us to a point where college was an option, and without you it may not have been. Whether we wnat to admit it or not you are still the center of our life and we look to you for advise.

I would advise to parents of a college student first leaving the nest to help their child figure out what they need to survive but encourage them to stay busy and keep a job and get involved in school activities, but not to get too overbearing on their child and stress them out too much. They will be fine, its the learning experience called college. I would advise students to let their parents help them because their parents are probably be more stressed out than they are, and that they need to make sure they make good decisions so that they do not ruin their future because they are so focused on their social life.

Students should do extensive research online looking at prospective colleges to narrow down their list. Students should decide what their priorities are and find out which colleges match those best for them. There should be a balance between financial, academic, geographical, and social aspects. Once a student has narrowed a list of colleges to a reasonable number, that student should travel to each of these universities if possible to get a feel for campus life. A college could look perfect "on paper," but it is rarely a sum of its parts. There are numerous factors to a college experience that can only be comprehended through first hand experience, however, second hand experience through information given by current students is a decent subtitute. Communication with students at a prospective university is essential to understand the essence of the potential experience.

Whatever your religion might be, make sure that the school has an active group that supports it. Being involved with those who share your beliefs really helps you in times when you're down or are working through any sort of dilemma, moral or otherwise. Also, make sure that the climate of the school matches something you can handle. For instance, if you love sunny Florida, don't go to Oxford in England or something like that.

Well, don't let money be the reason why you don't choose to attend the college you have always wanted to attend. Even though paying for college can be a daunting and never ending task there are definitely ways to pay for it, just remember that in the end that degree you obtain will pay you back. My parents aren't rich and in my opinion our "Estimated Family Contribution" is estimated a bit too high, regardless my parents have sacrificed a lot to make sure that my two sisters and I get through school. My mother constantly tells us, "Now don't forget what we sent you to school for." I'm sure to never forget because I know I'm in college to learn and to make something great of myself. I also never forget how grand an opportunity it is to get a higher education and above all else I realize that I'm truly blessed and highly favored because not everyone is affored such an opportunity.

In regards to finding the right college, my advice would be to get out there and visit any college that slightly interests you. There is only so much the internet and brochures can show, and without being physically there, you can not know if the college is right for you. I feel that you will know when you find the right one and the only way to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} postive you are choosing the right school is actually setting foot on that campus and believe that you couldn't be anywhere else. In order to fully make the most of your college experience, I suggest living on campus your first year. Especially if you are going to a school where you don't know anyone, dorms give students a great oppurtunity to meet new people and adjust to the college life. College dorms open many doors to getting involved in campus activities though charity organizations, club sports and support networks for those who get home sick. Its a great way to get acustom to the new enviornment and take full advantage of the college experience.