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First you need to decide what size college you would like to attend. This is VERY important and can narrow you search by a lot. If you like small classrooms with more attention from the teacher, then a small college may be right for you. If you want to attend a college because it has famous professors or because you want less focus on you as a student then look at big colleges. Then of course you have to take money into consideration. In-state colleges are usually the best choice because in-state prices are much cheaper than out of state in most instances. How do you get the most of your college experience? Don't spend most of it with a hangover! College is probably the most fun experience you will ever have in your life, but you need to realize that there is more to college than drugs, sex and alcohol. I mean college students will be college students but practice moderation, moderation...MODERATION!! Make the most of on-campus activites and clubs. Being an officer in on campus clubs and organizations looks great on your resume and is very rewarding. Good luck!

You should find a college that has the major that you want. You should also find a college where you woould want to live. If you can't stand the country then make sure the college isn't located there. When in school make sure you make a lot of friends but know when to be serious and when to have fun. College is a time where you are learning who you are and you're making friends that you will have for life. I think it's best not to have a boyfriend of girlfriend in college so you can get the full experience. I also think that you should go to a college away from home because I feel like college is preparing me for the real world. College is a good in-between stage to get you prepage for this. Take every opportunity thrown your way and join as many organizations as possible. Join a sorority or frat because you will get so close with them and they will help you grow as a person and always be there for you. JUST ENJOY COLLEGE TO THE FULLEST AND TAKE YOUR SCHOOL WORK SERIOUSLY!!!!

In searching for a college, you first have to ask what you want out of the college. If you like a large community with a big campus and large lecture halls then a bigger university is more suited for you and vice versa. Then you look at what that college offers, their majors, activities, take tours of the campus, and get all the information you need to make your decision. How much its going to cost, what type of finiancial aid do they offer, what scholarships can we apply for and so on. These factors are the things that will decide on what college you pick to apply for. Have at least five picked out so you can have a back up plan in case you don't get into some. And if you don't get into any of them there is alway a year of commuinty college then re apply.

Both parents and prospective students need to be okay with not knowing exactly what the future holds. The most important advice about choosing the right school is to remain open-minded and go visit! Most universities do tours year-round and it is one of the single best ways to get a feel for a school you are interested in. Besides that go and visit some of your friends or brothers and sisters and cousins who are already away at school on the weekends to get a feel for different kinds of night life. Once you get to school the one thing you have to learn is personal responsibility. Your parents and your roommates are not going to make decisions for you! Take charge of your own life and take advantage of the numerous resources available to you including academic advising, library, learning assistance programs, and new student programs. The best way to get the most out of college is to expand your social life while keeping it in check. GO TO CLASS! But on friday night get out of your comfort zone- your overall health will thank you!

I would advise parents to be open and supportive of whatever school or major your kids choose. If it's something they love then they are really going to want you to be behind them, and if their not sure then let them feel their way and don't pressure them. The real importance of college in my opinion besides providing an education is that it really helps a young person grow and take off on their own journey into life. Those years in college help students to find out what defines them as a person and that knowledge is the most valuable type that college can offer. So don't worry so much about a schools name, but at how it makes your kids feel and what opportunities it offers for them to grow as people. For students I would say find something you love and look for a school and major that will really encourage that love and help it to grow into something that will support you and stay with you for the rest of your life. And when you do decide on a school be open and don't be afraid to put yourself out there.

make sure the school has the major you are looking for and that the advising of that specific college is willing to help as much as possible. visit on a day when classes are going on to get a feel of the campus hustle and bustle. this will give a feel for students as well.

Pick a college that has a good reputation, not only for being prestigious in its academics, but for being fun.

A lot of one's decision is based entirely upon sports teams or how hard a school is to get into, when the thing they should be looking for is the quality of teachers and social life upon campus. This is a place where you are going spend at least four years of your life so why not make it enjoyable? High end schools such as William and Mary are great academically but that particular school also has the highest suicide rate in the state. College is supposed to be the best time of your life where you make lifelong friends and contacts for professional life after college, not where you spend your hours depressed in your room because you're worried about making a better grade than your classmates. People should look at a school as the entire package, not just the strong points of a school.

First and foremost, if you know ahead of time what major you are interested in obtaining, look for a school that offers that program. Next, take into consideration how far away from home you are willing to live. If you are planning on living far away don't forget to think about how you will be getting back and forth on breaks. Another factor to consider is what type of atmosphere are you most comfortable in. If the city seems too scary than I would suggest looking into schools that are in more rural areas. However, if you like the fast paced life then I would consider a school that is more urban. After gathering some information on different schools I highly recommend that you visit each campus in person. You cannot tell whether or not you will like a school based off of the pictures on the website or brochure. Most on-campus tours allow you to interact with factuly and students, so you will learn a lot. Also, I highly recommend that you do not pick a school simply because your best friend is going there, because no matter where you go you will always make new friends!

Let the child have more responsibility when researching potential colleges.

Visit as many colleges as you can to fully understand where you are potentially going to be spending the next few years of your life.

Start looking early. I started my senior year, and even though I feel comfortable at my college, I wish I had looked around more. Students, look at every college you want too, don't be turned-off to a college because you think it's too expensive or far away. You might be surprised as to what you like, and there is always financial aid and scholarships to help off-set the costs. Parent's, be helpful with your children... this is an exciting time for them and they need your support. Be willing to travel with them to potential colleges and don't pressure them to go to a school that you like. Students, once you have found the right school, GET INVOLVED! Look into activities that you enjoy, or that you want to try. This will hep you meet new people, keep you busy, and keep your mind off missing home. Involvement will also help you feel more connected with your school. Don't be afraid to change your major either, this is what college is about, finding what's right for you, and finding your place in this world!

When visiting a college if you feel overwelmed just visiting, then it is not the right school. Also don't pick a school just because your best friend goes there, pick it because they have your major and you know you will be happy there.

Students need to pick the college that is right for THEM; not their parents or anyone else. Students should also visit all the colleges they plan on applying to as this gives them a better taste of what college they're really into. Also, make sure you keep and active social life; get involved with school and make lots of friends. You don't really want to sit in your dorm all the time, do you? Be open to new ideas and pick the college that YOU feel is right for you. And if it doesn't work out after a year, you can always transfer. Even if you don't know what you want to major in, going to college and trying out majors will more than likely help you find one.

The best advice I can give is: do not choose a college for undergrad based solely on prestige. Choose a college based on their programs in a major you might want to pursue and the opportunities that come with that major. Perhaps even more important to your college experience is the location and atmosphere of the campus. You want to choose a college in a location that has a climate that is not too hot or cold based on your preferences. Also, make sure you choose a campus location that suits you; chose a city campus if you like a city environment and a country location if you enjoy the outdoors. For both parents and students: your undergraduate years do not need to be spent at a big or Ivy League school- it just needs to be somewhere where your student will love learning, have fun, and get the most out of their college experience. When searching for the right college, make sure it is an atmosphere that will bring many years of enjoyment and many memorable experiences. When you as a student look back, you want your college experience to be the bast time of your life.

I believe that the best thing parents can do is allow their children to choose a school where they feel the most comfortable. Many parents pressure their children to choose a certain school because of its prestige or because of history. I feel that the more comfortable a student is in an educational enviornment, the better they will do with studies as well as having a healthier outlook on life outside of college. I think that the best advice a parent could receive would be that they, as the parent, should visit the schools that their child is interested in and support whatever decision the child makes, regardless of personal preference.

I would tell them to make sure that they are picking somewhere that they feel safe and comfortable but they are still going to be challanged daily. Make sure that you pick a school that is where you want to be not just because your parents went there and that the parents be understanding and open to their child going where they want. College is where your future becomes a reality.

You should go visit more than one college even if you are dead set in going to a paticular college, even if you think you want to go to a big school you should look at the smaller schools and vice versa. You need to make sure you talk to students on the campus and ask them questions about their major and teachers and find out about what kind of activities the campus holds. Do not listen to the rumors you have heard about schools or let that be a deciding factor in where you go, every school has a reputation of some sort but you are the one who makes all the choices when you are at the school. Do not pick a school because all of your friends are going their either, you should make the choice on what benefits you. Also remember to relax during this process and that you are trying out the schools as much as they are for you!

When picking a school, choose the one that makes you feel at home during your visit. You'll be spending four years of your life there, so make sure it's a place that you feel comfortable. As a new freshman, get involved in everything that you can! Meet new people, go to events, and find out everything your school and the surrounding area has to offer you, but don't forget to work hard in your classes and develop good study habits early. Most importantly, dream big while you're in college! Anything is possible while you're there, but the experience is only what you make it.

When searching for a college, it is most important to find a college that will allow you flexibility in your studies. Many well known and respected colleges have very strict programs that make you feel like an item on an assembly line, and this is a negative if you consider yourself a creative individual. Even if you are interested in the hard sciences, fidning a college that allows flexibility in your studies above all else is crucial to a successful college experience. Look for original honors programs, independent study courses, and applied study courses as signs that the university offers an experience geared toward the individual student wants. Make the distinction between faculty that are interested in teaching and faculty that are interested in their own research, and appreciate the former for their dedication to your education and to the student body rather than their own interests. Find a college that offers a vast diversity of studies with a diversity of courses, and a low student/professor ratio. Above all, college is what you make of it, so don't neglect to get involved when oppotunity knocks and accept the challeges your heart desires.

Don't go to Community College. Parents, let your son/daughter visit the college(s) in question with you, but let them go with friends to see what it's really about.

Let your student chose the school they desire to go to the most, so long as they know what they want to major in. My parents held me back and I ended up dropping out of the first school I went to because I hated it and it was a parent pick. Money is a huge priority so keep that in mind as well but don't deny your child from applying to their dream school.

I think that the most important thing to look for when selecting a college or university is what fits the student. I knwo for me I liked a smaller college with a little less than 10,000 people. It also helped me pick my school by the landscape, it is gorgeous at Radford during all seasons. Also talk to people that you see while your walking through a school, ask them questions about the school and what they think. It will help a whole lot.

Check out as many schools as possible. Try and stay a few nights on campus and meet students to get a feel for what it may be like to actually go there. Also, make a list of things that you are looking for in your choice and try to do as much research on them before you visit.

Make the best of any school that you choose. I was a resident assistant and there are so many students that would "give up" on the school because it was not exactly what they thought it would be and there parents would let them go back home and switch schools. No matter where you are in life there are going to be times where there are rough times and sometimes you just need to make the best of it because deep down you picked that college for a reason. Pick a school that you feel comfortable with not the one that your best friends are comfortable with. Make sure you like the atmosphere and you can handle the class sizes and the campus whether large or small and find out activities that you could participate in while you are there. It took me going into my third year of attending my college to experience different things in the community.

When trying to find the right college one should consider what college would meet their particular interests. Make sure you visit the colleges you might want to attend because that can help you make a decision also. Try to make the most of your college experience by getting to know people on campus because that will help ease the fustration and struggles of college. Decide what is important to you about what a college has to offer you and don't worry about getting involved into every activity available because there will be plenty of time for that. Make sure you stay focused on your education but also take a little to relax and have fun.

There is no definition for the "right" college and making the most of it. Anywhere you go will be an experience. Its just whether or not you can dig on the experience.

College is what you make of it. If you choose to go out everynight and drink then chances are you will fail out. If you push yourself to get your work done on time, talk to your professors, study, and have a positive attitude you will be fine. Every college tries to offer some alternative activity for students that have no desire to drink, after that it is the students choice. College can be awesome, its up to you to find out just how cool it can be.

Every college there is going to be things you are not used to and or comfortable with. Drinking is at all schools, even "Dry Campuses" have alcohol, dont be fooled. Also, when choosing your school see what types of internships they offer, as well as career fairs. Lastly, check on your schools Study Abroad program as well as its organizations.

The advice I would give to other parents or students in regards to finding the right college is to be open-minded. An open mind is the best mind and prodominately leads to success. Going into a new perspective of life and experience with an open mind will lead to many good friends, excellent teachers, and a once in a life-time experience. Another object to consider when picking the right college is to consider your emotions around other people; this will conclude whether a small school, big school, or the "just right" school is the right one for you. The final object I consider to be important is to find out the involvement of your school and what other opportunities does it offer. A school that offer's activities and events to everyone is a well noted school in diversity and other learning tools. All these motives will lead to a optimal college experience you will forever remember. I am not finished with my college years; but yet, I am forever granted these memorable times for years and the knowledge for my passionate career.

If the student knows what they want to do then focus on schools that have strong programs in the field rather then the school as a whole. Also check that its welcoming and nurturing to som extent.

Search for your major first but you absolutely need take a tour and meet some people before deciding which school to attend. Get a feel for the overall atmosphere of the campus and surrounding city, the last thing you need is to have to do environmental adjustments on top of all the other new things with which you are dealing.

Visit the college

College is a place where others find their identity. It is a place to start over new with a clean slate; which can be good and bad. Therefore parents please encourage your children, help them in their last year in high school search for better colleges to attend. From personal experience, I am convinced that college can make or break a person in many ways, especially attending the wrong college is definitely a problem. contrary to that, when the right college is sorted out, it brings more than expectations and creates more room for an individual to explore his or her potentials. Last but not the least, college is a place to learn, explore, and imply.

Find a place that makes you feel at home, thats comfortable and friendly

I would tell them to make sure their child finds the right size school for them, that is extremely important; large schools can be intimidating while small schools can be too close knit leaving everyone in their business. also, make sure the school has job opportunities, lots of on campus activities, and has a well off reputation.

have fun and do your work, go to class and do your homework. parents dont hover around your children and letthem make their own choices even if you thnink that they are bad choices.

Look for somewhere that you'll enjoy and find a major that you would enjoy filling your time with, because no matter how practical things like Buisness Degrees may be, if you don't enjoy them, you'll be miserable and definitely won't find the motivation to go to class. Look for a campus that you'll love to be on, things like climate and scenery become important after a couple of years. Look for friends that you can trust, because they'll be the ones that'll be there when everything else sucks. Find a career doing something you love, because trying to make yourself love a career doesn't work. Finally, money isn't everything.

Go visit the school several times through out the year to get a feel for the weather and the campus activities going on through out the year. Try talking to faculty and administraters to get a feel of how they react towards students. Talk to the students walking around on campus and see how they like it.

Be open to meeting new people and experiencing different things, but don't lose sight of what you truly believe in. You can be responsible and still have fun. It's your choice to make. Make sure you feel comfortable the moment you step foot on campus.

Find the right school is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. There are so many out there, it just takes time to find the one pair that fits you the best. And just because your best friends are going to a different school, or love a different pair of jeans, it doesn't mean that they will fit you the best too. You should expand your horizons and give life a chance to bloom out. Look into colleges that you never thought you would like, and you might be surprised. And please live on campus! Living with the rest of your fellow students is most of the experience. Anyone can take classes at school but to be in college is all about living with a ton of people you don't know and getting to know them. Soon enough, they'll be you new best friends. But with this comes collaboration. In order to get along with anyone in college you have to compromise your ideas, rules, likes and dislikes. College years will be the best of your life and really take advantage of that!

In your search to find the right college, make sure you tour as many colleges as you can. Most colleges are a lot different in person than they are in the brochures. Choose the college that fits you best. If you don't think you'll like going to school at a campus with 20,000 students, tour a smaller school. If you're more of a fast-paced peson, choose a college near a city. If you want a quieter college experience, choose a college in the country. As for making the most of your experience, just have fun. College is what you make it, and you always want to make sure you're having fun and meeting new people. Get involved in sports, join a club, whatever makes you feel like you're fitting in and making new friends!

Talk to students who currently attend, visit the campus, talk to alumni, meet the faculty and staff.

As corny as it sounds, you will just know when a school is right for you. I came to Radford and knew it once it was place for me. I fell in love with the small class sizes, and dedicated staff. Make a list of things that are important to you, and visit as many schools as possible. But always go with an open mind, the school you are looking for might just be under your nose!

The advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is first, to find a college campus you connect with. I visited many universities, but Radford University really spoke to me. The campus is beautiful-- full of nature, yet modern with all technological advancements. I think that is probably one of the more important things; if you feel at home on campus, you seem to acheive and learn quicker. Secondly, getting involved is the key to making new friends and connect with the people on your campus. I failed to get involved my first year, and this year, I decided to change my attitude and start networking! It has made me a more energized individual, and I really feel now that my opinions count for something. It really helps your self esteem (believe it or not) to put yourself on the line a bit, and show people the real you.

Even if you do not get the opportunity to attend your number one choice, always remember that college is what you make of it. No matter where you go you will end up with friends and a good education. Do not let the glitz and glimmer of a fancy, expensive institution cause you to go into more debt than you can pay. Pick a school for its strong program in your desired major and have fun. Don't get caught up in the party scene, but be sure to go out and have a good time. Sitting in your room for four years will not make you love your college experience. Go out, go to sporting events, volunteer, join a club team, play intramural sports, see a concert or a band recital. Do everything the school has to offer and you will have no choice but to fall in love with whatever college it is that you picked.

When finding the right college, do your research! Find out where it's located, and whats around it, what the university population is, how big the class sizes are, and also if you are able to, try to ask some people that went there or go there how they like it. Also if you are interested in playing sports, contact the coach before arriving. You don't have to know exactly what you want to do, but you should definetely have an idea. If you are not receiving a scholarship whether academic or athletic, make sure you will be able to afford to go out of state. Don't waste your time applying to out of state schools and finding out that you got in, only for your parents or whoever to tell you that they can't afford to send you there. Most importantly, when you do find the right college, have fun. So many people get to college and make themselves sick because all they do is study, they have no social life. Make the best out of college, and get involved! Your college years will truly be the best of your life.