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College truly is the best four years of your life. The advice I would give to students and parents is to really examine yourself. Really put some thoughts into what you would like to get out of your college experience. Be specific in deciding if you want to be in classes with a large amount of people or have a more one on one interaction with the professor. Do you want to be in warm weather or do you prefer the cold? Whichever college you choose, go into it with an open mind. Take the chance to really experience your surroundings, classes, friends, and campus. These years will really teach you so much about yourself and help you mature into an adult and experience what it is like to be on your own. Most of all, relax, have fun, really put time into your academics, and enjoy the best four years of your life!

I would tell future students and their parents to take their time in deciding on college. I would also tell them to get as much as they could out of their college experiences because it will really help lead to future careers and success.

Visiting as many college campuses as possible could be an option for some individuals. It's really important to make the right decision when choosing the right college for you, though. You may end up visiting 20 different colleges, but choose the one that you looked at first. Go with your instincts if you want to make the right choice. You are the only person that should decide for you. When you finally get there, remember to get involved! That is a major part of the college experience. It gives you a chance to meet new people and get settled more quickly in your new surroundings. Also, college can be expensive, but don't get discouraged. There are numerous ways that you can get help from organizations, banks, financial aid, and even the college of choice.

My first piece of advice to someone looking for the right college would be to find a school that is most aligned with your academic goals. Look for a school that has good programs for what you wish to study. If necessary, make a list of the top 5 things that are important to you in your school. This will help you eliminate and choose schools. I also feel that it is very important to visit several schools before applying or making a decision. Once you are there you will be able to see and feel things that you cannot find out from a pamphlet. In order to make the most out of your college experience I would recommend living on campus for at least one year if you have the money to do so. This really gives you a sense of independence and helps you grow and mature as an individual. Also, try to get involved as much as possible. Choose an activity or club you are interested in - this is a great way to meet people that you will get along well with!

Visit each campus and speak with the professors. You will learn alot from observing current students and the professors can give you an idea as to what direct the college will take your major. Psychology at one school is a completely different learning experience from psychology at another. Choose a school for its education, not based on looks. Catalogs are nice, but until you visit the school first hand you do not really know anything.

To the parents: don't think that the college that your kid picks is going to be the best one for him/her. Make your own educated decision.. kids often pick a school because of the number of parties alone. To the kids: go with what your parents pick.

Finding a college is a difficult decision for many people. My advice to students would be to make sure you know what kinds of people will be attending your school. College is the ultimate learning experience and you want to have people around you who will help you grow as a person. If you plan on staying on the weekends make sure that the school provides activities and oppurtunities for making friends who also stay. Don't be nervous when you don't make friends right away. It took me a few years to really find the people I got along with but now that I have them in my life I know they will be around for a looooong time. Oh, and don't forget to study and do your work! That is why you are at school. TO LEARN! My advice to parents is to let your kid tour as many schools as they want. If they decide to go far away don't worry because they'll find ways to come home because they will miss you, regardless of what they think. The college experience is something you don't want your kids to miss out on!