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The best advice I can give is to make sure you visit the campuses you are interested in and ask to sit in on a class. I came from a small high school and when I went to college there were over 100 students in my classes which made it difficult. By visiting you can get a feeling of what the campus as well as what the students are like.

If I had to make a decision about attending college, the most important decision is the careers available, what are you options or do you have several options that the college offers. Money should not be a concern if you find the right career. I strongly suggest that you do your research to find what your wish to do or accomplish in life first. You attend to college to prepare yourself for the future and to receive opportunities that others did not take a part of. You want to attend college to become a better individual and learn new skills; education and intelligence will take you far in the world. The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand. You didn't come to college to party and act a fool, believe me you will have plenty of fun when you get all your work done. Furthermore, you want to have a steady study load and set your priorities straight. Time management, studying and a healthy body will prepare you do well in college as well as in life. Someone special works when no one is looking, and you should never stop working nor quit.

Let your child explore and find what college is right for them. There are so many choices in where they go and what they study. Let them explore their majors and if they want to change let them. That last thing you want is to find that your child is unhappy where they are and in what field they are studying. Also visit every campus that your child is interested in, you will be surprised that every campus is unique in it's own way. Find out everything you can before making a final decision on where to go. Also don't rule out the local school that "everyone goes to" most times they end up being one of the best colleges to study at.

Don't look at the name a school has or the geographical location. Look for a school with practical majors that will guarantee you a job.

For any future college student, the best advice I can give is to take campus tours. All colleges give tours and it is the best way to really get a feel for the campus. When one goes on a tour, it is really important that you go during the school year, that way you can really see what college life is like. As you watch all of the students go from class to class, its a really great feeling, and it helps in the decision-making of choosing a college. Also, as you go on tours, make sure you ask lots of questions. Most college tours are given by students, so they can answer all the important questions without bias. When it comes to making the most of the college experience, get involved. Don't be afraid to go around your dorm and knock on doors to introduce yourself. Making friends in college is so important! Once you have friends who you can lean on when times get rough, go out and join some clubs. Colleges are great at supplying activities for new students, so take advantage of them. Clubs keep you involved and help you meet new people.

Make sure you check out all the school's campuses when you're considering, and not only for one day. Walking around alone makes it hard to experience the ambiance of a campus; sit on benches outside of buildings and listen to people's reactions after classes, go into the dining hall, drive around the town nearby. It's not all about the classes, even though it's most definitley an important part; the largest problem I've seen is no one expects it to be the small town that it is. Getting involved with sports, clubs, or the music on campus definitley helps making friends and adjusting, too. Also, make sure the degree you want to get is credible from the school. All schools have different things they're known for, and it definitley helps when looking for a job after graduation.

I would apply early to as many colleges as you are interested in that way you have a bunch of choices to choose from. I would also visit each college that you are accepted into, that way you can see what it will be like if you decided to go there. Talking to people at those different colleges is also a good idea because you can get their perspective on the college, not just your tour guides. You also don't want to pick a college based on its social life because you will end up focusing on that instead of what your really there for. Doing well in school takes a lot of work and you really need to have your mind set on it!

look around a lot.

Find somwhere that will make you comforable, not just for studying, but cost wise. Makes sure you are getting the best education for the major of your choice and don't just settle. I know a lot of people who just settled and were unhappy.

Sometimes your gut instinct is really the right one. If you feel that you should be going to a specific school for one reason or another, don't let anything hold you back. If your family cannot financially handle the school that you have chosen, there is always ways around that, and the school is always willing to help. Don't hold back at your school, let everything go, this is your time to really be yourself. If you are able to let go, this is the place where you will find who you are, and who you are supposed to be. Always keep an open mind, there are many people that you will meet, and you will be open to many new and different experiences. Make sure to try them all. I would also suggest to 'Go Greek'. You will find your best friends in these organizations, and you will get to experience so much more. Just take advantage of all that your school has to give, you will not regret it.

I would have tell the parents to let their child always go with their first choice when choosing a college. I also would advise the student to do research and make sure that the college fits them.

Just remember it is four or five years of your life that will change the way you think forever. Make sure to keep you eyes and your mind open. Study abroad if you can. Do not get to caught up in partying, a party is a party is a party, your learning experiance and expansion of your mind is the real adventure and the most important thing. You can do anything you would like, but one thing is certain college is a transitional environment that will take you from adolescence and see you safely into adulthood if you let it. LET IT!!!

Make sure you look into it as much as possible before making a decision. And don't go to a college just because that's where your friends are going.

Do your research and don't be afraid to go to the college that feels right to you. Key word - you. Don't be afraid to change your major - it happens all the time. Also, the profs are there to help you, so don't let them intimidate you. You're the one paying them to teach you the skills you need to do what you want for the rest of your life.

I have had the opportunity to travel across the United States, and my experiences have brought a wealth of knowlegde and self-awareness. I would suggest searching for schools outside of the area you grew up in. My advice is to choose carefully though, and be well informed. Make sure the college has a good department for whatever major you choose. Check on the living conditions as well as availablility of financial aid. Meet with the professors beforehand and discuss with them any questions you have. This is not a decision to enter into lightly, as you will be spending the next four years here! So make sure you know the ins and outs. Remember, no question is a bad question...only the one not asked. This is an investment in your future, so make sure to make the best of it. Good luck!

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of each school he or she visits and take into account price, financial aid, location, and academics.

The best advice I could give to parents and students who are looking for the right college to attend, is to visit the campus and walk around the surrounding areas. Take the time to research different college course descriptions to make sure you will be chosing the one that offers exactly what your are looking for in your career area. Talk to current students to get a "real" picture of what it is like at a particular college - from housing, classes, faculty, aid, etc. Don't be afraid to ask questions.

BE sure to get the MOST for your money! Don't take anything for granted!

Talk to people that go tothe school.

Parents and students should visit all college campuses that the student shows interest in. All campuses are different and it is important to get an idea of what kind of environment the student wishes to spend their college career in. The right college will "feel right" but it should also offer the best price for the best education. Make sure the college that you choose fits all of your predetermined criteria and don't compromise! Ask as many questions as you can when conversing with the admissions staff. To make the most of the college experience requires finding a solid, supportive group of friends that influence you in positive ways. It is important to get involved in school activities and/or sports so as to avoid falling into the drugs and alcohol that cause many students to fail. Activities help you to stay focused and healthy for classes. Attending class is the most important aspect of doing well.

I would choose the one that made you feel the most comfortable at home. Thats what I did I came from a fairly small town so I did not choose a huge school I chose the one that was right for me, had my major, and had good remarks. I love IUP and wouldn't trade it for any university.

When searching for a college, really SEARCH. Do not settle for the first school that accepts you, even if you think it is what you really want. Visit even that one college that you said you absolutely will not go to, that school may be the one that you'll experience the best times of you life. And don't worry about what schools your high school friends are going to, or how far away it is from the one you really like. After the 4, 5, or 6 years you spend there, they will always be waiting for you when you come home. Most importantly, follow your dreams, and become whatever it is you want to become "when you grow up".

Find the right fit. The biggest mistake I made when searching for a college was to only visit three. Don't make that mistake. Instead, be willing to travel, take days off of High School, and even interview at schools that you might think are too prestigious for you. There is no institution of learning that can rightfully claim to be out of consideration for you; knowledge belongs to you as much as the deans and professors at that or any other university. Be fearless when looking for a University. When you choose the place you will spend the next four years of your life, make sure that you will enjoy all four years. you must not only be comfortable with the academics, but also the atmosphere, clubs, activities, and even the weather. If you don't like rain, don't apply to school in Seattle. If you don't like the heat, then don't look at schools in the south. Visiting several schools could be the best way to find all this information; stay overnight and see what the school is like after hours. Whatever you do, make sure you get to know your future alma mater.

i would choose soemthing that reminds you of where you grew up. it makes it less stressful and a lot easier to be away from home, especially your first year. also something cheap so that you are not in debt all of your life. also, IUP is a very diverse college and everyone is willing to accept everyone else. it is easy to make friends because everyone is so friendly also.

Do not come to IUP

Make sure to enjoy every second of your time in college. Do what is best for you, not for someone else. Remember you are there for an education, but don't keep your nose in your books all the time, go out and have fun once in a while. Get involved in good organizations, hopefully ones that will have an impact on the community.

Do not pick a shool based on someone else's choice or someone else's experiences. Find a school that fits your personality and interests. If you check out more than a few schools one of them will speak to you.

Finding the right college is the most important step in defining your future. it is essential that the college you choose meets all of your needs and exceeds your expectation. college is the stepping stone to building a bright future, the college you choose should be able to provide you with ample oppertunities for sucess, should be challenging and fun. your college years will be some of the best years of your life certainly some of the hardest. you should be challged and pushed to new extremes to the point where you contiplate quiting. then and only then will you find the strength that can and will get you through life. college is a hurdle, you can either fall over it or jump to new horizons.

Make sure you visit the campus before you completely decide where you are going.

When you visit the college, does it feel right? If yes, look deeper. After you take a tour of the facilities of specific major you're planning on persuing, is it a program that's gonna take you places?

I would advise future students do live on campus and make as many friends as possible. Always stay on top of your school work. College can be fun and a lot of work. Stay focused but also have fun.

just go with what makes you feel confertable, you dont want to be at a school that makes you feel scared or its too easy. Pick a place that makes you feel at home and know you will be okay. When you visit the school you will know it.

With regard to picking a school, talk to as many current students as you can, in the most diverse groups that you can; ie, talk to athletes, honors students, students in many different majors. See a play or performance while visiting, visit several off-campus restaurants, visit the school on a day that's not an open-house (the food and facilities look different on those days). Make a list of the values that are important to you and then ask current students what values they have and if they're matched at the school. When you're at school, show your professors that you're trying hard; make the effort to go to class, participate in discussion even if you're shy. Ask for extensions if you need them because more often than not professors are willing to help. Use the resources available to you: internship/grad school worshops, faculty advising, the counseling center. These resources are there for you and they're part of the cost you're paying to attend the college.

I would tell students that the school farthest away from home isn't always the best school. Eventually, you will find yourself practically broke and wish you lived at home, and you were eating your moms good cooking. lol.

Do not listen to anyone else's opinion of the school. Make your own judgements on your experience. If you don't think it is right for you then don't choose that school. Make the right decision for YOU, not for your wallet. There is always scholorships and financial aid that can help. I have financial aid and look for scholorships, but don't let it get you down. Have fun and be safe, because you are only young once and you want the best experience you can possibly have while still learning and getting the education you deserve.

Let your children discover themselves and help them in that process by letting them discover themselves and be there when they need your support, or have done something wrong.

there are many things that should be taken into consideration when looking into choosing a college. one of the most important things would be deciding on what to go to school for which has a big impact on choosing the right school. then, do some investigating on what is around the school and the area that the school is in. moving to college becomes your home for most of the year so making sure you like the area as well is a big factor. once the college is decided on and school beings the best advice i could say is to make friends. when classes begin, do not be shy, talk to people in your class and get to know them. everyone is in the same boat as you. college would be unservivable without friends.

Make sure you find out about the schools Financial Aid policies!

I would encourage everyone to do a thorough research. I would encourage the parents to be a part of their child's college search. Campus visits are a crucial part of you college decision making process. I would expect for each student to comprise a list. Filling out scholarships, and applying for financial aid early is the only way to secure an adequate amount of funding. I encourage everyone to take a shot a college. I'm a firm believer that college is for everyone. :)

Visit the school!

think about what you want from a school, what you would like to do while your there, and let the search begin

My advice to parents and students in finding the right college would be to visit the campus a few times during school hours. If you feel comfortable then you know you have found the right place. Go to orientations and school tours they are a huge help. Make sure you are also comfortable with the price. Another thing about price, just because you are paying more doesn't mean you are getting a quality education. The opposite also applies, if you are paying less doesn't mean you are getting less. I go to a state school because I couldn't afford a private college. I have to pay this tuition all myself and this college (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) is a great school. This was the best decision I have ever made in my life.

When choosing a college, be sure to focus on a couple main things. First, what are you goals for college? If you are going for fun, then pick a school with a good environment, If you are going for academics, then reasearch their academics and pick one that way. The best school has both, but also hard to find. Secondly use multiple sources to learn about a school, students, teachers, websites, and professional/nonprofessional reviews. The best way to truly understand how a school compares is to talk to a few students when you go to visit the school. When you get to college pick your groups. Any school can be a party school, a study school, a boring school, a lonely school, or any kind of school you can think of. It is always a choice, figure out what you like and do it, schools carry with them enough people where you will find a few mmore people who like the same things as you. Most importantly, have fun, this is the best time of you life as they all say. Learn at college, in the classes, in the hallways, in the dorms, and grow through it all.

I would suggest following your heart and fulfill a degree of an area of interest that you truly enjoy. Do not attend a school just because that may be where your best friend is going. College is about self discovery. Making new friends will come with time along with new knowledge and expereince. Balancing one's social life and academic career is key. Go into college life with a goal in mind even if you don't know exactly what career you want to pursue because no matter what the goal, in the end everyone wants to succeed. Stay motivated and get involved with your school. It's a 4 year experience you will never forget so make the best of it! It goes by quickly!

its simple. you'll never know unless you visit and tour the college and get a tast of what its going to be like. if a student relies on just brochures and pictures and websites theres a good chance it could be wayy diffrent when you actually get there.

I would let them know that when you select a college to go to it is best to experience everything the college has to offer. If you are aware of how things go, it allows for a better understanding if or not the college will work out for you. Your paying to get a better education so make sure all your needs are met before you sign the papers to go to a certain school. When you arrive at college make sure you get involved. If you want to make the most out of your college experience you have to get out of your room and explore the college life and meet new people. College is supposed to be fun as well and not only educational. Like the saying goes...."college is the best years of your life." I agree with this because after college is over it is time to step in the real world, so my advice to enjoy college while it lasts, work hard, and have fun!

For someone looking for the right college, I would suggest visiting the campus first. First impressions are important and if you find a campus that you feel comfortable with then you will do better academically and socially. Also, I would not advise anyone to go visiting during the summer. In order to get a true feel of the campus you need to see it at its peek; when most of the students are there. Another aspect to look at is distance. If you want to be on your own, but still want the security of knowing someone can be there in an emergency, I would suggest going someplace about 3 hours away from home. From this distance you wont have to worry about relatives showing up unanounced, but they can still be there within a couple hours when you need them. For first year students, I would recommend making friends with the people in your dorm. Find people who have the same classes and study together or go to class together. During my first year, I became friends with most of the people on my floor and we'd go from room to room like it was one big house.

I would say that you need to find a place that fits your needs. Make sure they have all the things that you are interested in. You also have to see if the environment fits you perfectly. See if the professors will meet your specific needs. The biggest thing to consider is the cost because I have found worrying about how you?re going to pay for college has you more stressed out than you need to be when you?re already stressed with all the work in you classes. If you fallow this you should be happy with your choice in the end.

I would tell prospective students and parents that when choosing a college they should choose one that fits both the student and the parent. By doing this, that makes the students job a lot knowing that their parents approve of the school they are attending. Some parents don't want students attending a school far away, some students don't want to live anywhere near home. By selecting a school that fits both needs they will become closer than ever before.

Make sure you visit the college. When you go have a lot of fun and get involved with activities and meet new people.