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When looking at a college, look at many college. Always have a back up plan or second choice because your first isn't always the best choice once you arive at school. Also don't pick a major right away. Explore all the college has to offer and classes. Once going into college, you will find you will grow up and change as a person. If you don't allow this growth on your own time, you will waste more time later in your life. So enjoy your time in high school but still start looking at your future one year at a time.

I would say go visit the colleges of your choice and interact with some of the students. You never know if you like a college unless you visit it's campus and conversate with it's students!

This is an opportunity of a lifetime to start over and be the true person you are, to find the people, the true friends who will always be there for you. Do exactly what your dreams have always led you to do and let nothing, NOTHING stop you. While this may be a time to create yourself, don't forget that socializing will only take you so far, but it is the things you learn, both from classes as well as from the life experiences you will go through that will take you on your journey. Every decision you make steers your path and takes you where you choose it to lead you. So get out there and let nothing hold you back from making the life you've always dreamed of!

First, be honest and let the student speak about what they want out of college before the parents step in. Then, sit down with your family and work out distance, cost, and possible majors. After you go through those processes you should have a list of colleges in mind or at least a good search criteria to begin looking at colleges. The most important thing you can do is visit the college and talk to a variety of students there to see what their opinion of the school is, especially those in your intended major. These small interviews will give you more information on the school then any book or website. Always keep an open mind and don't cross off schools just because you're friends don't like them or you think the size is wrong. Big schools have a way of becoming small when you get involved and make new friends. Each school has something unique to offer and its up to you to choose which suites you the best.

Find a university where your child feels they can be happy, make friends, and fit in well. If your child is happy then they will earn great grades and in result enjoy the college experience to the fullest.

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When I looked at colleges, I looked for those that appealed to the major I wanted, those that were financially in my range or at least accepted financial aid and scholarships (because those were about all I had), and those that were close to home so that I could focus on classes instead of having to worry about money. I would recommend looking at what you really want when looking at colleges. Is it close or far from home? Does it offer anything I'm even remotely interested in? If you don't know, ask them, and they will tell you. If you don't know what your interests are, you might look at bigger schools, just because they offer so much, and there are so many options and clubs and activities that you'd be hard-pressed not to find something for you. To get the most out of your college, some might say you should live on campus, but I commute, and I think if you want to experience something, you have to go for it, no moping about not meeting friends. If you want it, you need to put yourself out there and be true to you.

Look for strong academic programs all around, in addition to your initial area of interest. Evaluate career/research opportunities available on/through the campus. Look for campuses on the rise, and for students that match your caliber. Make sure the university has a stong sense of community, no matter what way it acheives this (i.e. varsity athletics, variety of clubs and organizations, volunteer opportunities, or the arts). Always best if you can have it all-and thats what I find to be the case at large research universities heading towards the top that are also maintain great traditions and loyal alumni. All of this is hard to perceive during organized college visits. It is best to visit someone that you know currently attending that university and stay overnight with them in an informal manner. Sophomore's are probably the best students to visit with, as they know more about campus and its offerings, but can still relate to the college hunt. Finally, when directly comparing schools that have a different caliber of students overall, consider available honors or major or graduate school-gateway programs for which you may qualify, and the special opportunities and advantages it may exclusively offer.

Explore all your options. There are plenty of schools out there that are perfectly suited to your academic needs and wants. So when choosing a school you need to be positive that that particular school is a perfect fit, in all ways, for you. Don't just check in to academics and job opportunities, students should also look into overall atmosphere, extracurricular activities, and all the other ways that a particular school can help you in your educational endeavors. In order to make the most of your college experience you need to get out of the dorm and away from your studies or a while. Join clubs, make friends, explore the campus, college is not just about doing your school work, it is about learning. And sometimes you can learn more from the experience than you ever could inside a classroom.

Advice I would give to both parents and students about finding the right college would first to start saving money when the student is at a young age. And also to stress this to the student to save for college as he/she gets older. This way the child will not be held back at choosing a college due to his/her lack of funds. Secondly, I would say to start looking at colleges as a freshman in high school, this way you can start to eliminate those colleges ahead of time. If the student has good grades, I would encourage students to do post-secondary. This is where a high school student attends college and gets college credits. This would save the family money and to provide a college experience as a junior or senior in high school. The student can also choose if that is the right college for him/her to continue to attend. Finding the right college takes time and I wish I would have planned more college visits. Visits take time, but it is all worth visiting a college, talking to potential professors, and getting to talk to other students and listening to their advice.

parents should look at everything thats good about the college and what it offers.

I would advise parents and students to recognize the value of in-state education. I always dreamed that I would attend school out-of-state and far away from home. However, through my search for the perfect school, I found that my there were many benefits to staying in-state. For example, lower tuition costs, no travel expenses, famialiarity, etc. I found many schools in my state that met the same criteria of schools I liked from out-of state. Therefore, when it came time to make a decision, I had to ask myself "what is the best experience I can get for my money?" I realized that the only reason I wanted to go to school out-of-state was to try something new. The fact is: college is completely new and different from High School no matter how far or close to home you are. You should consider the value of what you are paying for with an out-of state school because ultimately, a collge degree is a huge investment and you should try to get the best value.

I would strongly advise for students to have an idea of what they want to major in when they start their Freshmen year. That way you can start out taking classes toward your major instead of not having any idea what to take. Even though their is an Exploration Program at most colleges, I don't think it is really successful in helping students decide on a major. I would advise for future college students to look at their college's list of majors and programs and pick one that you feel passionate about or the classes sound interesting. I feel that will help in making the most of your college experience.

Make sure to look for your interests. Don't base your decision on someone else's dreams or ideals. You are your own person and it is absolutely necessary that this is always kept in mind. Look into your prospective major, the professors, course work, success rate and possible jobs. Also look into campus activities that may interest you. Whether it's a fraternity/sorority, volunteer work or intramural sports, there is bound to be something that cathes your eye. Finally I would say, there are thousands of colleges and universities in this country, there is bound to be one that is a perfect fit for you as long as you're willing to put the effort in to look.

No matter what school you go to, join something. And do something you are interested in. You will make lifelong friends that way. And the school will always feel like home.

Stay focused on school work and always make the most of opportunities to network and get help if it is needed.

I would recommend to all students to take the act and sat seriously. I would also recommend to parents and students to apply for all scholarships and grants possible. I would also encourage parents and students to find out as much information as possible about money available for school.

Look for a school that has the right equipment and knowledge to help you grow into the person you dream of being. Find a school that has students with a passion for learning and teachers with a passion for enabling students to be all that they can be with information and resources so that you are surrounded by a positive and hardworking atmostphere. Choose a city/town where work study, internships, and possible future career opportunities are plentiful. Look for a school where scholarship is within reach and where housing is affordable. Check on whether or not the campus is walkable or requires a car or bus for transportation. Find out whether the school has sports or extracurricular activities that interest you so that you are well-rounded and do not become to overwhelmed with school work. Get involved!! Join clubs, participate in activities outside of class that pertain to your major and that are just fun and exciting to you. These will help you not only enjoy your experience, but also to network and really understand your field of work while opening up doors for opportunities in college and afterwards.

Find a college you like. Don't make a decsion based off of what your parents want or where you friends are going. Listen to yourself. Also, don't worry about the cost so much there are many scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid that are avavliable; if not before you attend the college while you are there. Before you make any choices visit the college first. If you have to visit more than once. In addition, once you start college, make the best of your experience. Join new clubs or sports teams there are endless possibilites and somethings for every interest. Also, if you live in a dorm keep your door open, meet new people, they can potenially end up being life long friends. Explore your options, they are endless.

To the parents of kids looking for colleges, I would say to support your kids in what ever school they choose and encourge them to apply to more than one that strongly relates to their field of study. Also go on tours of schools with them and ask all the questions that they are probably afraid to ask, about potential roomates or drinking policies. It will be beneficial for both you and your student. It can also provide ease if this is your first child going to away to school. To the kids, I would say, research all the potential colleges that you might want to go to and make sure it's the right fit. If you strongly think you might want to certian school, go on tours, talk to students there already, who are already in your potential field of study. That can be very helpful when deciding if a school/major is right for you.

Have Fun, and work hard.

I honestly think that the best way to find the right college for you is to simply go and visit the college for yourself. I know this sounds fairly obvious, but it really does work. You'll want to visit the colleges when classes are in session and when students are on campus. By visiting a college during a semester or quarter, you can get the "feel" of the college just by walking around and talking with the students on campus. You can tell whether the atmosphere is relaxed, competitive, uptight, etc. Before picking which colleges you would like to visit, you should research the different colleges. Find out what academic majors they offer, which scholarship and other financial aid opportunities are available, what different extracurricular activites are available outside of the classroom, and what life is like off-campus. If a student is not quite sure what he/she wants to major in, a big university is a good choice, because big universities offer many options and different majors in a broad range of fields. A smaller, more specialized school might be a better fit for a student who knows exactly in what field they want to major.

It's okay to make mistakes, you may not always find the college that's right for you on the first try. What's important to remember is your long term goals and what tools you will develop/use along the way to attaining them. Never give up on what you want.

The best advice I could give is to make sure the school you pick is finacially sound with what you can afford. It is more than important that you take this into consideration because loans can get very daunting. I have had personal experience with dealing with my decision of where I wanted to go to school, and the financial burden it has put on my family and myself. I would have to say, more that the "fit" of the right school, look at price tags.

Make sure that you are checking out many different colleges, small and big to see where you fit. Finding the college that you fit into is extremely important in how you work and feel in your classes and meeting your new friends. College is what you make it, use the tool of education wisely and do not let off campus' activities be your main appeal to a school because that is not even the tip of the iceberg. Fill out as many scholarship opportunities that you can and start saving for college on your own in high school. As someone who pays for their own education by working two jobs and still going to full-time school, I wish I did more to try and ease my financial burden. Your friends and the school you choose helps shape your future so make sure you are happy where you are. Do not settle for a place, find the right place. You have the opportunity to be great, so strive for your greatness.

Don't judge a college on price, location, or size, pick it from what you see, the things that you hear, and how you feel after you visit.

In order to find the right college, so not stick with what you know and what you are comfortable with. I thought I wanted/needed a small school because that is all I knew growing up in a very small town. I ended up transfering to the largest populated campus in the nation, The Ohio State University. I expanded my horizons and found my niche in such a large campus. It was much easier to grow up and disover yourself when you are emmersed into a totally new culture and environment. It forces you look on the inside and decide for yourself the things that are important and how to take responsibility for yourself. The best adivce would be to visit colleges and find things that interest you. My adivce in finding a college would be to look beyond what you feel comfotable with. See beyond your limits, and go farther.

I suggest doing a lot of research. Look at where the student grew up. If it was in a small town, would he be comfortable at a big college (vice versa is also important!)? If it was close to family, would she be comfortable moving far away from home? Most students do not know what they want to major in when they graduate high school (or, if they think they do, they often change their minds). Therefore, I do not recommend choosing a college based on one program. Once a school is chosen, I recommend living on campus if possible. It will help with getting to know people. Also, get involved in programs. If the student was in choir in high school, look into choir at college. Join intramural sports if interested. Joing the Philosophy club, Pre-Med club, or Pizza club. Just get involved! Also, make sure to spend enough time studying. If a GPA starts low, it's very hard to bring it up later. Take a light course load the first term and evaluate if more classes can be taken later. Do not travel home whenever possible but stay and enjoy college. It only lasts so long.

Encourage your students no matter what and help them with finding their best options.

First of all, decide what type of school you are looking for. Different schools apply to different people. Different schools offer different programs. Decide first whether you are looking for a big, small, or average sized school. Some people are scared of going to a school that is too big. Then decide whether you want to stay close to home or get as far away as possible. Be careful though, I know many people who thought they wanted to get as far away from home as possible only to find they were too far and couldn't handle it and wanted to come back closer to home. However, there are some people I know who like the distance as well. After this, decide what you might want to go to school to learn to do. Different colleges have better programs for certain professions. The last and sometimes most important decision is the amount it costs to go to each college. Money is a big issue with most people and can ultimately decide which colleges you can or cannot go to. You need to look at in state versus out of state tuition and the type of financial aid available.

Finding the right school is the key to your college experience. Too many people that I went to high school with are constantly saying that they aren't enjoying college because they don't like the school they chose. College is one of the greatest times of your whole life, not only socially, but for your future. What good is it if you're not happy? My two completed years here have been the best time of my life. I've met new people, made friends, had experiences I would have never had at home, and have gotten a world-class education. I couldn't ask for more. I'm glad I made a good decision in choosing my school and I'm glad that I'll look back on these years as among the best of my life.

My advice to students and parents is to deeply explore where you want to go. Find out what each prospective college has to offer and how it will suit your needs. I made a chart of the pros and cons from each school I was interested in. You should always ask a lot of questions and if you get the chance to, talk to a student who attends that university. Your first year of college is very important. Don't be afraid to come out of your shell and talk to individuals in your classes, in your dorm, in the dining halls, even on the bus. Chances are the people you're talking to will be glad to talk and you might even make a great connection. Going into college with a closed mind isn't much fun. Don't be afraid to take chances and try something you've never done before. Colleges have a lot to offer and they want you to take advantage of those opportunities. It truly is the beginning of the rest of your life and the experiences you make there are all yours to cherish. Good luck!

I would tell parents and prospective students to be informed and open-minded. My parents were afraid that I would get lost at a school as big as OSU, but I believe that enrolling at Ohio State was the best decision I've ever made. Just because a certain school doesn?t look appealing by the flyer you get in the mail doesn?t mean it is worth overlooking. College visits and talking to current upperclassmen are the best ways to experience the school before committing to anything. Once a student starts their college experience, involvement is crucial. Countless opportunities to gain life changing experiences, and meet life long friends are available; all the student needs to do is take initiative. Don?t be afraid of the upperclassmen, they were in your shoes once too, and are almost always willing and glad to help. The student body at your college becomes like your family, and the amount of love, pride, and enthusiasm that you can feel towards your school is unbelievable, all you have to do is enter the experience with a head held high, and a mind wide open. After all, these are the best years of your life!

First search inside to find what matters to you. Then follow your heart to the college that coinsides with your dreams.

Make sure you visit and stay for an amount of time near campus. Talk to the kids there. Sit in on a class. Make sure you get a taste of the experience before signing on.

Dorming the first year of school and getting involved in clubs that fit your personality are vital in your first school year. The people you surround yourself with will ultimately help shape your personality and views in college. It is also vital that you get to know your professors first hand in order to build a networking system for job applications and references for the future. Also, utilize everything your college offers you, including tutors, office hours with professors, your teacher's aid's office hours, and whatever else is available to you. Always remember to ask questions because those questions usually appear on exams 9 out of 10 times, and you always kick yourself when you don't end up asking those questions. Always keep on track of studying and develop good study habits early into the school year, otherwise you'll be behind and stressed out all year. Sometimes it is much better to stay inside and do homework than go out with friends to a party or movie. College is about making life long friends, but it is more importantly about building a strong foundation for your future career. Never lose sight of your goals and aspirations.

I would tell them to pick The Ohio State University and they will be fine.

Parents should help students find out as much information as possible about the university that they are going. Students need to make sure that they are making the right choice, and to be positive no matter how hard things get. At the very end it's all worth it.

I advise you to really look at what the campus prides itself for-is it it's athletics, artistic program, great academics? These things are going to be what the majority of campus is all about. Take a tour and listen to what the tour guide is reinforcing to be the main ideas of campus; if those reoccuring themes are in line with what you value and want out of your college experience, go for it! It will be easy for you to find people who have similar interests, and the design of the universities' extracurriculars will naturally bend towards your desires. If you aren't sure of what you want to do, check out a college with a lot of options! Big schools, particularly the ones that are near the city can provide a lot of culture and variety of experiences. However, a small school is definitely easier to know everything going on and everyone in it. College is an exciting time in your life, and just know that there's a great fit for you somewhere!

Go to Ohio State University, you won't be dissapointed.

Take advantage of the different organizations on campus in order to gain experience. Look for scholarships before december 1st of senior year in order to get the most opportunities. Stay focused in class and look at all the different majors that are offered before you make your mind up about one because you may change your mind more than once.

I would say first and foremost to schedule as many college visits as possible. This way you can get to know the campus before applying. These will also help you to compare the strengths and weaknesses for each university. Another thing I would try to ask students who attend college, perhaps freshman, to see how they thought transitioning was for them and what they would improve. While at college make sure you make at least one friend per class. This way you can study together and trade notes. plus each new person you meet, will mroe than likely, introduce you to other people they know and will help you meet even more people on campus that are just like you!

For finding the right school you need to ask yourself what you want out of college. Most students might just want to go for the purpose of career training, and then should opt for a school focused on the career. Others who want to learn a little about everything and want to keep their options open for their major should go for a bigger school like Ohio State. To get the most out of your experience in college you need to be willing to study for your classes rather than going out to parties every weekend; if that is done, you will feel much better about yourself and have greater success and less stress in college. Also, participating in campus activities and clubs will also allow you to get more out of your experience, although I believe doing so is all a matter of preference and not a necessity. What is most important is that you do your research about the schools you are interested in by going online or talking to students that either go there currently or are alumni. Find out what school is best for you and then go for it!

I would suggest going and visiting the top schools that someone is considering. Going and getting a feel for each school and the different college experiences each campus has to offer is necessary. If at all possible, I would also recommend staying with someone that you know at any college for the weekend, to get a feel for what it is like to live on a college campus.

When searching for a college experience, you need to find what is right for. You have to want to go there. Don't go to a college because your parents want you to go their or your friends go there. You should go where you will have the best college years of your life! College, while it is hard work, is supposed to be fun. Because after this, all you are going to be doing is working. Also, you should look at a school where they have the major you want to pursue and try to find a strong program. It looks better on a resume. When you get to college, have fun! Join clubs! It's the best way to meet new people. Get a group of friends together and have a dinner/movie night. Or you can join a sports team! College is a time to try new things. For example, I try something new every month. Last month I tried sushi. You never know what you can like. So go out there! Try new things and meet new people. Tben you'll have as much fun as I am!

I strongly suggest when trying to find the right college to do research. I would tell everyone to visit any college you think you might attend, or are even thinking of attending. No amount of money is worth a school that makes you feel uncomfortable, or provides you with an educaton that you aren't satisfied with. I suggest filling out applications early, talking with people attending the school or alumni's from the school. I don' think you could ever make too many visits or fill out too many scholarship applications. I would suggest finding a college that fits the lifestyle you would like to maintain, or one you would like to experience. I also strongly suggest utilizing resources around the campus, the little things matter too. Find out how scheduling works, adivising, wellness facilities, job availability, housing, food, and the region surrounding the campus. And never be afraid to try something new - that is still within some sort of comfort zone.

I would suggest that you first look for the schools that have the program you are interested in takeing. Then go on campus visits and get a feel for what the college is like. Talk to students there and get their take on the college. If you can, try to sit in on some of the classes to see how they are taught and if you are comfertable in that atmosphere. Also make sure that you can afford to attend the colleges you like, you can save a lot of money staying in state. Then narrow down your search and pick the one you feel is right for you. To make the most of your college experience, I would suggest you get active. Find clubs that you are interested in. If you are attending a large university there is probably a club for something you are interested in. I would also suggest that you attend sporting events and on campus rallies for those events. Also intermural sports are a fun way to be active and make new friends on campus.

I think that the most important advice on selecting a college would not be in which college you select, but what you can do with the college once you are there. The experience is what the individual student wants to make it. Try new things and expand your horizons beyond what you're used to. This is the best time to find out who you are and what you stand for. Take a couple elective classes to learn things outside of the standard curriculum. Take advantage of professors' office hours and form study groups with other students. Get a job working with people different from yourself. Join clubs, sports teams, or organizations so you can be part of something. It's okay to fail a class or change your major. College is about finding out what works for you and figuring out what you want to do with your life. Don't be afraid to go far away from home, and don't be ashamed to call your parents on the weekends. Work hard but make sure you're having fun because this is your life and it's up to you what you do with it.

Finding a college that is right is a very difficult decision, believe me I know. The best thing I did was make a list of all the things I wanted and needed in a college. This list included anything from economic criteria, to location, to activities offered. My parents made this list with me and we both compromised on the best choice. Then I visited these schools and I talked to the students who attended. I come from a small town so I wasn't sure that Ohio State University was the right choice, until I talked to a student involved with one of the scholar groups. The scholar group was service based and small enough that it made the big campus seem much smaller. I have made many friends through my choice of involvement and found a place here because of it. Now I can't say my choice would be the right one for everyone but I feel the process is applicable in all cases. Search out the school that meets both parents and students expectations. Then student get involved, it is the easiest way to connect to your campus. College is new and the opportunities there endless.

College is a growing process, not only for learning. You need to find a college with a campus and student body which fits with your personality. While you are on campus dont wory about what is going on at home, for many of you this is your first time away from home in 18 years, this is your life right now. If you spend all your time concerned about what is happening at home you will miss your entire college experience. When your in class listening to a lecture be sure to take a minute and listen to what is being said that is not in the class notes, chances are its on the final. Finally Have fun and keep the drinking to the weekend, which officially starts on thursday.