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I would advise to make sure that you not only base your college choice on a school that is close to home but also one that is accepting of your political ideas. A liberal person in a very conservative school is not a good match

I've probably learned more from being in clubs,volunteering,talking with people in the industry, and talking with professors outside of class then I have actually learned from in class. While in school, try new things. Join a club that has nothing to do with your major or volunteer in the local community. Constantly expand your comfort zone. Create a business card with your major,minor,year in school, maybe GPA, and contact information to hand out to people in the industry. It is much easier then carrying around resumes. Keep your resume updated!

I would advice parents and students to consider the following in finding the right college: 1. Major - search for a college that has a great reputation for your intended major and is connected to the industry of your major. 2. Right fit - find a college that fits your learning style. Some students are comfortable with large classes while other do better in small classes. Accessibility to professors is also very important. 3. Support - chose a school that provides services to support your learning needs. 4. Tuition - With increasing cost of tuition, find a school that offers scholarships, financial aid , and assistance with outside scholarships and grants. To make the most of the college experience, set boundaries for yourself while placing priority on the amount of time commited to studying. Ask for feedback from your profesors and dont hesitate to ask question. Complete your work in a timely manner and study ahead if possible. Get involved in extra-curricular activities to learn new skills, volunteer with friends, work on your hobby. make time out to cultivate friendships. Get involved in sports or any type of exercise to keep fit in addition to maintaining a healthy diet.

Fun can be had anywhere, a good education is much harder to find. There is enough time to be focused and dedicated to your studies, while still having time for fun.

Make sure it's the right size for you, if you are accident prone I suggest a smaller campus. If you are extremely social I would suggest a bigger campus or a tight campus with its own community. Look at your dorm room size as well, some colleges you don't get to choose what dorm you live in! Also, look at the distance away form home, and calculate how much it'll be to make it from home to college.

As cliche' as it sounds, it is really important to know yourself as a student. That does not mean that if you don't everything figured out you will be unhappy with the school you choose, but knowing helps. Some questions to think about are how far away from home you would like to be, can you stay focused at a big school, is personal attention from your teachers something you like, would you mind staying in a big dorm hall? Also think about whether you can afford your school of choice, if the school offers the best in your major and what extra curricular activities the school offers. It is important to apply to a couple different types of school you like. It is also a great idea to walk onto whatever campus you go to ready to make the best out of it. It is not the beginning of the things you experience in life and it definitely will not be the end!

The first and most improtant thing is go where you want to go. You will be much happier where you will feel comfortable and your school work will resemble that. Sit down and think about what you really want to do in life. It is better to choose what you would really want to do over what will make you the most money. A very good piece of advice is fill out all scholarship information and loan information early. I have had that problem and waited until the last minute to apply and ended up not getting classes that I wanted. Also, stay true to your school work. Do not copy or plagarize your work, it will not help you learn anything. . . be true to yourself and be proud of the work you accomplish. Reach for the stars and even if you fall, you will land on a cloud. Do not be afraid to take risks. College is where you will find out who you truley are and what you are capable of. It is an amazing experience and no matter where you go to college be proud that you are improving yourself and the future of your country.

Make sure you look at the big picture, dont focus on just one thing.

Follow your heart. Go somewhere that is going to make YOU happy, not your parents. Make new friends, be advertures, and don't be afraid to try new things. Also, everyone else is just as scared as you are your first year. Don't be afraid to approach someone with a question.

Get involved. Its the best way to find yourself and learn how to use good time mangement. Also, find a college where you feel comfortable, not just a place with the best program. Look for adcademic programs that fit you and what you want to learn.

The advice i would give to parents and/or students on finding the right college would have to be do what is best for the student. The student is the one who has to go their for four years. Do not send your kid to a college just because you went their or that is the school you wanted to go to. The parents should encourage their child to apply and let them make decisions as to where they want to go. Only ask questions of why they want to go their and only object if it is not safe and out of their budget. Making the most out of college is about living one day at a time and not being shy. Try new things you only live once and only get to expierence college once. Join activities on campus and do not judge other people because they are different from you. You might have missed out on a good friend.

visit schools and feel for the best fit

You have to make sure that the college offers everything that you are looking for. You also have to make sure that it is affordable and that there is aid available. Location is also a good key in picking a school. Small schools are more expensive but the student gets more hands on experience with their professors and the clas size is small where as at a big school your teacher might no know your name and you could have a class where a grad student is teaching it or the teachers assistant, but public schools are cheaper.

Take advantage of overnight stays in dorms with current students if possible. An hour tour with an admissions counselor does not give a good representation of life on campus. Variety of food is key when selecting a school where the student will spend four years. The first few days are critical to making friends and joining a club/sport right away is a great move. Knowing at least one other person at or going to the school is extremely helpful. I would recommend attending church or having some religious connection. I made networking a large part of my college experience and the things I learned from introducing myself and talking to professionals on my own and through school could end up being more important then any class I took. Do some volunteer work while in college. The things you learn from being around motivated people that give without expecting anything in return are very valuable and you might not get a chance when you finish school.

No learning will occur in a setting where you feel uncomfortable. When I looked for my college, I tried to find something I knew would put me in my comfort zone: something close to home, somthing small and homey, and a place where my professors would actually get to know me as an individual instead of seeing me as some face lost in a crowd of people in a gigantic lecture hall. I've come to know many of my professors very well here and enjoy classes with them because they're not some nameless individual who happens to lecture to me from time to time. If the environment is good for you, then the experience and the campus in general will be conducive to your education in general.

Research and visit each school in mind and make sure it is the student's choice and not the parents for what school a student attends.

Do what you think is best for you.

Look at the campus, the teachers, and above all, spend a night at the campus and shadow a student at the university

Make sure you visit the campus. The vibe you get from the place that you'll be spending a lot of time at is important and you have to be comfortable with your surroundings in order to feel like you can ask for help and reach out to others if need be.

My advice would be to simply take your time. Start looking at schools very early. Try to get a feel for the class sizes, campus sizes, and campus types that you are looking for. Visit as many schools that interest you as you can. The biggest thing is to not stress. Parents urging kids to go to their college, or pressuring kids into deciding fast only adds to the stress level. Choosing a college is the first part of the college experience and you dont want to start off stressing. When you are making your decision, remember to base your decision off everything. Most people I know who transfer do so because they based their decision on only one or two items, most often social life or sports. When you choose and start at a school, keep in mind, that some people just dont fit in well or get along with a school type. It is ok to think you'll be alright in a large class only to find out you prefer smaller. It is perfectly okay to transfer for those reasons. But most importantly, have fun! These are the best years of your life! Enjoy them!

I would encourage them to set up a visit day at the school. I would also encourage them to find students who love the college, students who are indifferent to the college, as well as those who dislike the college. It is important to have all perspectives. I would also take into account finances, class sizes, and location. Not every school is right for every person.

Apply to atleast 7 colleges and narrow the pick to 3 or 4. visit these colleges and let the student make the final choice. ask about the various student activities and clubs to join.

I had a really hard time making my final decision on what college I wanted to go to. I had researched alot and still found it hard to make a decision. To find the right college, I would say the most important thing is to go to the school and see it for yourself. A lot of ideas look good on paper and don't pan out in reality. I didn't know that my school was where I wanted to be until I went there and saw student life for myself. You don't even have to take one of those university tours. I just drove to the campus and walked around for a while meeting the students and seeing the sites. It is so much better than the staged photos you see online. Once I saw the school, I knew I'd be comfortable as a student there and that it was the right school for me. Being at ease and comfortable in your new surroundings is extremely important in making the most of your college experience. If you don't like being there, then you won't get out, make friends, and have a good time.