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I would tell them to go and check the school out before attending. The school may look or say something that catches your attention but when you get there it is not what you thought. Also to make sure that your school is in a safe surrounding. Find out how helpful and expericence the teaching is there and the tempertures aroubd you are.

Some advice I would give to students searching for the right college would be follow your instincts and go with your choice and not the tempation of following others and letting your parents choose. Make the most of your college experience by not procrastinating and priortizing your time for schoolwork first, don't let parties and gathering overwhelm you.

Be ACTIVE!

I would tell parents and /or studets who are looking into colleges to first decide what your passion is and to be sure that the school you choose has that major, i would also tell them that although college is about education it is important to maintain a healthy social life. as long as you balance your books and social activities accurately college will be the ultimate learning experience because it allows you to expand academically, emotionally, and mentally.

I would advise that they research the schools they plan to attend. Don't listen to what other people tell you go see for yourself. All people are different and see things in different prospectives. Some students might hate a school because they failed a class or dont like their professors. On the other hand people might be at the worst school ever but will tell you their school is the best because of the things that go on outside the classroom on campus or even off campus. So i suggest that that students go on campus tours and ask the students questions and they will never go wrong with the choice of their school.

My advice would be to find the best school that will give you the best education, be able to help you achieve your dreams, and get you the job that goes with your dream.

The best advice i could give is to have your child decide on a few things. Does he/she want to be in state or out of state, big or small campus, HBCU or majority college/university. When making those decisions it is always best to look at the pros and cons of each selections. Once that has been made you can make a decision on where you want to apply. Make sure that the school has the major you like and extra-curricular activites that you want to do as well. You do not want to go to a college/university and not have a blast at the school. You want to get out and meet new people and have fun by getting involved on campus.

I would let them know to fully learn about the college and do not just pick a school that is far away from parents because that is the first thing that most students look for when it comes to colleges. In order to make the college experience memorable , be yourself and everything will fall in place.

I would say do alot of research when looking into a college and have a feel of what you want and need out of a college. Like would you rather go to a black college or it doesnt matter do you need or prefer a small or big learning environment, what is the price range of the college. These are just a few questions that you should ask yourself when considering a college.! Once you find a college with all the things you are looking for then college is all about what you make it if you keep up with your studies and then put parties and activities next then you will succeed but college is not all about partying so you cant allow yourself to get caught up with the parties you have to think about your future and what your in college for.!

Do your research

One bit of advice that I can give is that the students and/or parents should take out the time to go on college tours. It's okay to go with tour groups however, it is better to go alone so that the students and/or parents could get the personal attention needed so that any question they may have could be answered on a personal note. Once the students and/or parents has had their personal tour, it would be wise to go around the campus and asked other students how they feel about that particular school and their reason for why they chose that school instead of any of the other schools. Asking questions to students that were in their same shoes 1 to 3 years prior to them will probably encourge them to make a decision. If that particular school has a summer program, the student should be enrolled in that program to get to know the school for themselves. Also, the student could research the schools he/she is interested in going to. In my opinion, it would be wonderful to apply to as many colleges/universities as possible so that the student will have choices.

this is a really good college...both financially and academically

Make sure you're choices include your major , a enviornment you'd be comfortable in , also visit the schools that you are interested in and ask a lot of questions whethers its for staff or students who already attend the college, explore the communities around your school choices too.

I would tell students to choose there college wisely. Make sure thats thats the college you really want to go to, because you can get there and get suck at that school even if you don't like the school. The reason for that is because some school are hard to transfer becsue all your credits might not transfer to the school you trying to go to. You might have to start almost all the way over. So I would do alot a research on the school you think you might want to go to, because it might not be what you want it. Staying four years at the same college is a good thing if it somwhere you want to be, if not you will not like it and might have to stay a the same college all four years. Choose your college wisely and do alot of research on hte college before going to that college. Make sure thats where you want to go.

The best advice I could give to any student or parent is research the right school and know what you really want.

Pick a school that is best for you and your child. If you don't get into your firtst choice; check out other schools similar to the first choice.

do your research and find a college that best fits you.

Do your reserch on the school personaly. Take road trip to the durning up and down time to see what the students do durning those times. I think student should make a list of what they want there major to be and pick the schools that have one r more of the major just in case the student want to change majors o they want have to change schools.

College may not be for everyone but it is a learning experience and helps make major life decisions. My freshman year introduced me to the real world and gave me a dose of reality. There is no such thing as choosing the right school for you, it's simply what you make it. The only disadvantage is expenses but in the end it is all worth it. Having the opportunity to go to college is more than a blessing and it would be a tragedy not to take full advantage of such opportunity.

Focus

I would tell them to do a background check on the school and visit it before they make a decision. I would also tell them to attend a school that best fits them and offers the major or program that will really help them out in the real world. I would also like to share with them to not attend a schhol just because it's a "generation" school. Go with what works best for yourself and not what runs in the family. College is a time where you find yourself.

The advice I would give to parents and students that are trying to find the right college for themselves would be to consider going to a college that is not close to your home. To the parents I would advise that they be understanding of their college student and challenge them to grow up and learn how to hand situations responsibly. For students I would advise that you do not choose a school just because your friend want to go to that school, but choose a school simply because they can offer you education in your selected area of study. Students be prepared to meet people from different backgrounds, and get to know your professor and build relationships with everyone you meet. The relationsips that you establish in college can last for a lifetime. To the parents, be supportive of your children because they will need it.

My advice to parents and students is to find what fits you. Not every student can be successful in a large school, some need more personal and individual help. Some students on the other hand do not need to be in a smaller school to fit their needs, they may not be one that needs a lot of individual help, so the larger schools may be for them. Every student is different and parents and families need to understand that. Brothers and sisters may have grown up in the same house their whole life, but that does not mean that they must go to the same college. One may flourish there while the other may slip through the cracks. College choices are individual and must be treated as such, afterall they will be living there nine months out of the year.

I would tell them to choose a school that will offer them something academically. I would also tell them to get involved with activities on campus. If they dont, they will not be able to get the full college experience.

Base your decision on opportunity plus potential. An environment to grow is an environment for success.

Make sure you do reseach on any school that you are applying for, that's how you will know it is the right one for you. Also be open to new things, and don't be afraid to take chances, sometimes being on your own can be a little intimidating, but it teaches you how to be independant, and responible. Just know that you are not the only one who has to go through the transitioning stage, everyone who went to college, at one point, had to go through the same thing. Just enjoy yourself and work hard, because in the end, the friendships you've made and the knowledge you've obtained, will all be worth it. Good Luck!!!

My advice for future or current college srudents would be to investigate the school you are most instrested and never just apply to one school, because there is never a guarentee. College prepares you for the real world, so take advantage of all the positve resources provided for you. Have fun, but remember to stay focused. College is all about time management, learning difficult, but promising life lessons, work ethics, and of course leisure/free time. Transition can be hard, but it will all be worth it in the end. Good Luck!!

My advice to students that want to go to college is to chose a school that fits you and who you are. What I mean by that is if your quite and you don't like a lot of noise. Then pick a school like that not a pary school. If you want a school that has small classes then do your research. You have to get up and go on tours of the campus at the school before you put in a application. If you need more information then go to the school's website or call someone at the school for more help and advice. My advice to parents when helping there children pick a school is to be open and listen to them. You need to ask question and go on the campus tours also. I guess what trying to say is help them and give advice but don't push so hard.

To all the future students you should always consider twice, so consider the things I speak, because it?s valuable advice. Begin researching schools before you graduate, because rooms are filled fast, you don?t want to be late. Ask for work study, it will provide you with skills. So when you do intern you?ll be knowledgeable in that field. Choose the right friends? because college has good and bad, this will prevent you from trouble, and pissing off mom and dad. Freshmen year is the best year but remember why you?re there, most party and flunk out, never seeing sophomore year. College is fun, it can teach you about life. It?s a place where you can find friends, or a place to find a wife. Peer pressure does exist; if you?re weak he?ll take hold. So stare the pressure in his eyes, and always tell him no. get acquainted with the three guys; APA, MLA, and GPA. It?s those three whom follow you each and every day. Listen to your heart, it says place an application in your hand, but don?t wait till the last minute, time waits for no man. Advice.

Go On tours of all schools before u make a final decision and ask current students of there opinions!

Make sure you look at the childs wants and needs and also the parents wants and needs. Than visit the top 5 schools that the child picks.

Choice a college that houses the intended major of your child. Make sure that the school is accredited and that your child will be getting a good education for what you're paying.

Do your homework on the school the school year before, also make visits to make sure you like the surroundings.

visit where you wouldlike t attend before you decide

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE BEST! HELP HIM/HER DECIDE WHAT COLLEGE IS BEST FOR THEM. HAVE THEM GO TO A COLLEGE WHERE THEY CAN BE EXPOSED A DIVERSE SETTING.

I would advise a prospective college student, or the parent of a prospective college student who is interested in finding the right college, to never forget that it is not the college that chooses the applicant but it is the applicant that chooses the college. It is imperative that you investigate your prospective schools thoroughly and choose the college that will prepare you into the scholar and/or professional that you wish to be. Of course accreditation is important to any serious student but any institution that allows you to be comfortable as an individual yet uncomfortable intellectually is a viable choice. The goal is, that through your intellecutual discomfort a new line of thinking will be developed within your own mind and you will exit the school of your choice after four years as an active learner who is able to form new knowledge rather than simply regurgitate information as a passive learner. The "right" choice is always the choice that brings peace to your college search and offers the best opportunity to succeed. What you do with the opportunity will ultimately determine your success. Best wishes in your search for intellectual greatness!

The best way to find the right college for you is to take tours of schools that you are interested in attending. When you do decide on that college that you want to attend join on campus activities and just active on campus, that will make your college experience much better.

Know what type of student you are. This will help in knowing if one will need to apply to a school that is small and personal or if one can handle a big school and not get lost in the mix. Think about if you want to live in the city or a town. Ask about life after college. Questions much as how many students have had internships or jobs immediately after graduation? Ask about grad school. Does the school you are looking at help students prepare for GRE, LSAT, etc or would a student have to pay for and inquire help one thier own? Is there a peer/ student support group to help students adjust?

The most important advice I can give is to do research, talk to professors in the students' intended major and visit the school more than once. I passed by other top ranked non-HBCU schools to attend Johnson C. Smith University for my undergraduate education and if I had the chance to go back and do it all over again I most likely would have chosen a different institution. Being around a culturally diverse student population is important and prepares students for the real world atmosphere and life after undergraduate education. It is imperative that students venture outside of their comfort zone and experience new things and meet new and different people. It is also equally important to weigh the benefit of attending a school close to home and one a little further away so the student can develop without Mom and Dad rushing to the rescue; this is something I learned and one of the most important aspects that guides my life today and through the graduate school experience at Auburn University.

do you resreach and be sure of the college you pick

Make sure you know you child's goals, abilities and interes. This would help out your childs views around the college he/she would attend. Living on campus and away from home is a hard , difficult transaction, but it teaches your child to learn how to be on their own. also make sure the college is afforable, you could spend all you money on tutuion, but it wont men a thing if your child cant pay for books, washing clothes or even eatting when things get hard. also making sure that your child wants to be out of state or iin state. you learn alot more about cultures out of state then in state, but you also learn alot about yourself. and the main key about finding the right college is "making sure that they have the major that fits you" beacuse alot of students are undecied and find out deep in their career in college they find out what they want to do and the college doesnt offer it. so listen to your future college bond child and know what kind of activites that the college offers to make the best of you child's college experences.

The most important advice to give is to ask yourself how does this college fit me. Many aspects need to evaluated like, distance, major availability, counseling, financial aid, housing availability, and safety. If these aspects are met, the college is possibly right but that depends on how diversity and what sports are offered. The teacher/student ratio is very important as well because sometimes you may need that one on one time with your professor to understand your studies better. The college experience will always be what you make it. Your roommate is in very close quarters, be courteous and polite because he/she will be there all year and can possibly be your first friend or you worst enemy. You have to get involve even if it's only with your studies. There are different organizations that focus on specific majors or profession, this can broaden your knowledge of your goals. There are many activities in the duration of a full school year, this will allow you to meet people and possibly develop bonds and relationship. Depending on your dedication to your college experience, results may vary.

Make sure you take a tour of all colleges you are accepted to and talk to the students to receieve their opinions because they won't lie.

College is probably the single most important transition period most people will ever experience. It is the first time many of us get a taste of true independence before being thrown into the "real world". Independence comes in several different forms: responsibility for your actions, your education, your money, your career, and most importantly your self. Although I would like to say I have mastered all five, the truth is that I have a very strong support system should I fall. When most people think of their support system, they mention their family and friends. Why should your school of choice be any different? The faculty at my school desires the best for me and expects the best from me. They do not turn the curriculum into a competition. They are available when I need assistance and truly want me to learn. I suggest each parent and student take into consideration what they want: class size, major, steudent/teacher & male/female ratio, etc. When you know what works best for you, finding the perfect school will be that much easier.

It is so important to make sure that you chose a college that is going to offer you the best education and opportunities for your chosen major. Believe it or not, the college you choose to attend can make or break your future. Some things that I wish I knew before choosing a college to attend includes the importance of location and ranking of the school you choose. These are two important elements to pay attention to when choosing a school. It is a great idea to go to school where you want to start your career. That way you have four years to build some creditability for yourself in your surrounding area. Also, it is not just good enough to have a college degree. Employers pay attention to the ranking of the school you graduated from when evaluating potential employees. As far as your college experience goes, college is not what you see on TV. Don?t go to college expecting anything to be handed down to you or people to spoon feed you. It is up to you to give yourself the full college experience, so I encourage you to get involved in as much as possible.