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The best way too choose the right college, is to really like the on campus living situation because that is your new home, and if you dont like the rooms or feel uncomfortable showering or anything, its not right for you. Also make sure you do not mind having too small classroom size or too big, you want the best for you and what you feel comfortable being a part of. One will know walking around how comfortable they feel there, and if its right for them. Always look into everything and do not go by what other people say, do what you feel is right, and pick a college for you, not becasue of a friend or boyfriend.

Take a tour of the campus and talk to students who attend the college to find out the real information about it.

Finding the right college is very important. It can help you find who you are and finding who you are is very important. Make the best choice upon the schools you are looking at. The ones who benefit you the most and the one who will make you the happiest. Besides it being the best school always make the most of out everything. College is ladder to your future.

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i would tell parents and future college students that it is a good idea to take lots of intro level classes because you may think that you want to do something, but could find something that is even better for you, it is okay to change your major even if you are going to need to take a summer class or two to get caught up, in the long run it is worth it! Going to class is the hardest part of college as long as you show up, and listen you will learn so dont skip class! Get involved with the campus community, it is the best way to make friends and meet people who have the same interests as you! go out and be friendly the more friendly you are the better chance you have to make more friends, and dont judge people until you know them, just because someone may wear differnt clothes, have different interests or even look different it does not mean that you cant be friends with them!!

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Ask the questions that really matter to you/your student. If they're really into extra-curriculars, ask. If they want to know about academics, contact the department head of their chosen major and ask to have a meeting with them. Take tours, ask if they have an alumnus who would like to tell them a bit about what the school was like for them. If safety is a concern, talk to the campus police and gather statistics about the surrounding area. Also, get your scholarship/financial aid paperwork done early, excessively early. Once you get to college, have a life, and go to class. You only get out what you put in, so you need to expend effort if you want to do well in your classes. Set priorites, because you're not going to have time to do everything that you want to do, so do what's important to you first. Don't forget to make friends and be social. Part of the college experience is meeting new people and making lifelong friends. It's all a balancing act. You need to be able to manage your time well and have a little bit of everything.

I would tell students not to worry about distance from home, that was my biggest concern when I was choosing a college and it limited me so much. Being away from home and gaining your independence is what college is all about. This is a time for parents to let go of their children, and if you can afford it I would defineitely reccomend living on-campus or at least away from home for college. Living away from home was a big step for me in gaining my own independence and I have reccomended that to all my friends that have since graduated and applied to colleges. Just find a school that you feel comfortable with and feel that you fit into, no matter how close or far from home you may need to go.

Always ask questions. I wish I would have asked more I figured that out this semster. Now I talk to everyone that I meet in my classes and try to take advise from everyone I can.

I would say although it is good to keep your options open, your first choice is usually the right one. Sometimes it may not turn out how you planned, and even if it dosent you can always transfer! lol. Try and find a school where you know you dont know everybody because u will most likely only hang out with those people instead of making new friends. Also do as many activites as you can handle because getting as many connections as you can is very important.

check the city the college is located in. if the city is what you like then check the campus, the safety, transportation, and most of all faculties and their credentials and amount of resources available for research.

In order to find the right college, students should first decide whether they want to live in-state or out-of-state, and should also try to decide on a major. Once these two essential questions are answered, the search for colleges can more easily be narrowed down. It is important to find a school that offeres a strong selection of classes for your intended major, including internship and volunteer oportunities. Hands-on training is usually the best training, no matter what major the student chooses. Also, students should decide whether they want to live on-campus or off-campus and take a tour of the housing availability. Become excited about going to college! Students should see where they will be living and begin networking as soon as possible. Parents should be supportive in the decision their child makes because ultimately, college can be the best time in their child's life and play a enormous role in their future careers. Overall, students should prepare themselves to become more social, more open and accepting in order to experience college at its greatest potential.

Finding the right college is extremely important in the extension of education past high school. It is tempting to follow all of our high school friends off to college, but in reality students should try to find the school that best suits their own aspirations. I would tell students and parents to look into prospective colleges, do research, visit the campus and try to meet some current students and professors. Don't just settle for what looks okay. Students need to remember that the college experience is all about their future, their goals, their education and new opportunities. That is a big deal, so be hands on and really find the school that is going to push you into your best potential! In making the most of the college experience, it truly is in the hands of the student to have a fulfilling experience; it is all what you make it. No matter what school a student attends, there can be an abudance of great opportunities, or not so much. But surely if a student takes an active role in their education and life on campus to make their experience the best it can be, they will never regret it!

Don't stress so much about what your major will be and do something you truly enjoy because that's what matters in life- not what will get you the 6 figure salary job.

Choosing a college should be a very calculated decision and should not be taken lightly! Comfort and getting the maximum quality of education is key! You'll learn more about the college through a student-guided tour than online virtual tour. Remember that most students change their major often during the first few semesters so be sure to attend a well-rounded college. Most importantly, college seniors, research your future major possibilities immediately! Time goes by fast in the fun world of college!

The best thing to do when choosing the right college is to research the school thoroughly. By that I mean to visit all the schools that are of interest to you then narrow it down by you preferences. For example, the location of the school; is it in the city or in the suburbs the size; is it a big school, small school or medium sized school. Your personality also plays a huge factor when choosing schools. If you like to socialize, then a big school in the city or a school with a lot of student activities will be the right one for you. On the flip side, if you are an internal or private person who likes to keep to themselves then a small secluded school would be perfect. The cost of the school is also a very important factor to look at when choosing schools. Finally, when choosing a school make sure you can envision yourself at the school, while big name schools are nice if you cannot see yourself there then you will not have the best college experience. The experiences you have at the college of your choice will help make the person you become.

The best advice I can give is to ask questions-- lots of them! This has helped me a great deal not only around campus but in other aspects of my life. Sometimes people worry about asking "stupid" questions. Don't! I've noticed that the people who ask questions are so much better off-- they know more, and talking to different people offers you the opportunity to learn so much more than you would by reading the school's admissions pamphlets, for example. Sometimes, other parents and students can be one of the most valuable resources around.

There are a lot of aspects that need to be looked at when choosing the right college. Size, population, location, and cost all need to be taken into consideration when choosing the right college. The best advice I could give a prospective student is to talk to students at the schools they're interested in. College students are the best resource for prospective students because they will give unbiased information about the school.

To whom it may concern: I really suggest choosing a college that has the program you want, as well your second and third choice of majors. I also suggest picking a college that is in your price range, not necessarily the BEST one you get in to. I learned these things the hard way by attending Boston University pre-med for my freshman year. My parents spent all of our money to let me go to BU because it was "the best school". I then decided to switch my major to nursing because it was a profession that suited my personality better and realized BU did not have a nursing program. I now live at home in Connecticut, attending Southern Connecticut State University's wonderful nursing program. The only down fall is that my parents are broke and they have to put my younger sister through college starting next fall. I suggest visiting many colleges and picking one that suits YOU the best, not just the "best" one. This is advice I wish someone told me when I was picking colleges. Thank you for this opportunity, Sara

Choosing a college is like choosing a soul mate. You must follow your heart! Dont let outside factors influence your decision. You have specific standards when it comes to finding a mate and that is the same as finding a university. You have specific standards on what it is you are looking for a school to have so go for it. Never lower your standards because you will be cheating yourself out from what you really do deserve as a college students. Search intensely but choose wisely. Know that you have that support sysytem from not o nly your family and friends but from professors and the university itself.

I speak from experience when I say, DO NOT LET YOUR EGO GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR COLLEGE DECISION! When applying to the different universities I knew that money was an issue. I applied to the state universities as well as Sacred Heart. Sacred Heart was my first choice and I ultimately chose to go there; I felt that I was better than SCSU and the other state universities. However, after completing my first year at Sacred Heart, I had no desire to go back. It was too small, too expensive, and lacked the diversity and carefree environment that I desired. After I transfered to SCSU I couldn't be happier. The campus was bigger, newer, full of diverse and friendly people, and the tuition/room and board was way less expensive than that of SHU. Don't let the name or price be the sole basis of your decision; allow yourself to look past that and more into what you will get out of each university.

I would advise parents or students to do lots of research on colleges. I think it is very important to know what you plan on majoring first to find out what schools have the best programs. The second thing I would have in my mind is location. Now that you have found out who has the best programs, where can you see yourself living. Making visits to collges lets you see what is going on, on campus and gives you a view of the surrounding area. It is also important to talk to students on that campus. Ask them about there experience at the school and access to other things outside of campus. Lastly before you make any final choices pick your top rated colleges by you, and ask to visit those school for a few days. This helps you feel as if you are really on campus and the way things run. Staying on campus for thoses few days, along with your visits to the campus, talking to students and faculty will really help you make your final choice.

The biggest piece of advice that I would consider giving parents or students about finding a college would be to make sure your looking for yourself, or in a parents point let the student decide. You will know were and when you will want to go to school on your own. It took me a good year to find out on my own that I did want to attend college and were I wanted to go and my parents let me have as much time as I needed to make these dissisions. I made these dissisions on my own and now I attend School for me, and I learn for me. I don?t feel as thought I was being pushed into school at all, and I?m having more fun, and learning much more now than I would be if I were forced into going to college right out of High School. The transition from High School to college is not thought in High School and it takes a bit of self learning to figure these things out. As for making the most of your college experience, be yourself and never let anyone take that away from you.

The advice I would give parents would be to leave your children alone! They can do it themselves - they're not babies. The advice I'd give the students is to get out and experience it all - don't wait for it to happen to you. Make it happen.

I would tell the parents and students to go out and see a lot of colleges before choosing which one you want to go to. I regret only going to see two schools. Do some research on the colleges find out what there is to do for fun. Students should get involved in something with the school. It helps you meet new and exciting people. And do not think its just for fun goind to college. You can have fun, just have to manage fun with your school work as well.

When looking for the right college you should apply to places where you want to go and where there is a lot of on campus activies and the college claims to have alot of social events and activities and to go with your gut instinct.

I would tell people, that when your a senior in high school most of the time everyone wants to get away from home. Everyone sees freedom and runs with it. I too did that, and attended a private college for 2 years. I transferred to southern ct because it was much cheaper. An education is an education, and one year at my old school could have been 4 years at Southern. The hype of college ends sophomore year and reality sinks in. Just keep it in mind because now I'll be paying back student loans for much longer than I could have had I went to southern all along.

To look at colleges closely and make sure that thier child feels comfortable there. Make sure that the child is set with the way school is being paid for and how they will pay for the extras such as gas, food ect.

Talk to someone who has been through the process and visit the school before you apply to make sure it fits your personal needs.

Look for what suits your needs and want then balance that between your choices that youve made for college. when you pick your college go into keep an optimistic mind.

My advice to students is that first of all you must realize that an education is the most important investment that you will ever make in your lifetime, aside from buying a home. Although having an engaging and active social life is important part of a person's overall well-being, you must not put it ahead of academics. Completing a bachelor's degree is like the first great milestone of your adult life. It opens innumerable doors to you. If you feel unsure about a major, just remember that whatever you choose will ultimatly put you at an advantage when you jump into the employment pool. You can always go back to school later after you've worked for a while and learned more about yourself and where you fit into this world. There is not excuse to do less than your best. Just having the opportunity to attend college is a blessing that so many of us take for granted.

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Meet people. Simple as that if you do not know anybody on campus and shut yourself out you will never be involved in anything socially or academically. Obviously, visiting the campus is a must and when visiting try to blend in and talk to a few different people. Try to get along with people at first, even if you do not see yourself fitting in with them. This is the best way to learn about the campus and eventually they could connect you to people you will become friends with. Also a great idea is to have a on or off campus job. If you work somewhere that other students may work or go to, you will easily meet lots of people. My hugest mistake was chickening out and deciding not to travel. If I had traveled, I would be in a much better school and in honors programs. I missed a huge opportunity in my life to meet much different people and really expand myself as a person by deciding to stay close to home.