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For a number of different reasons, I'd recommend this college [Richard Stockton College of New Jersey] because the professors are among the best I've ever had. They make themselves available to the students when they need help, the facilities are great, the meal plans give you the best for your money, plenty of housing is available. If you get involved within your major or within the offered clubs, you'll be able to make friends easily.

Sometimes, your last minute choice ends up being the best decision you've ever made. When I first applied for college, every one of them was in Philadelphia. I never thought in a million years I'd stay in-state and be this happy with my decision.

The advice that I would give to parents and/or students is that college is all about what the individual makes of it. Of course one should take into account all of the improtant things such as cost, location, size, etc.; however, one should also keep in mind that visiting the campuses are a great help. They provide insight into not only how the school looks and opperates, but also how the students like the school. If you are taking a tour through the school look to see how many of the students are smiling, are engaged in conversation, or are just enjoying hanging out. Without even talking to current students one can observe so much. I do also recomend talking to current students and faculty members. They offer a lot of insight. Most importantly get involved and follow your heart. It sounds 'cliche,' but it's so true. One cannont make the right college decision. let alone make the most of it if he or she does not make the choice that feels right for them. In the end, there are a lot of right colleges out there; however, there is only one that is right for you.

I think the primary elements to think about are: (1) is your kind going to excel and learn from attending the particular college/university. (2) the college/university should meet the students comfort, when it comes to social life and the size of campus. (3) And the most important of all, the MONEY issue. Is the college/university meet with the expenses of the student/ student's family. P.S. visiting colleges, is a great opportunity for the student and family to visualize and think through if the college meet their needs. Sometimes is hard to find the one, but usually the student has a gut feeling. I say follow your gut instinct.

Make sure you want to go to the college of your choice, not your parents choice.

My first and foremost advice would be geared towards parents of kids looking for schools. I always regret not truly having an understanding of college and the subsequent goals i would develop because of it. I didnt really understand that it was the place where over the next four years i would build a foundation of knowledge for my future. I would encourage parents to really talk to their kids, explain about majors and minors and all the specifics. I would urge them to stress to their children that they are involved in the process of figuring out what they will potentially be doing for life, as a career. I would never be able to stress enough to the kids the importance of chosing a school where they feel theycan be themselves and fit in and benefit from their environment socially, academically, emotionally etc. Of course its easier for me to say this now in retrospect, but a big part of me wishes someone stressed the importance of academics before i came to college. Now, in my senior year i know the value of hard work and realize that its my hard work that will get me where i want.

When parents and students are looking for the right college they should choose which school makes the student happiest. If a college is pushed on a student because a family member previously graduated from there or another reason like that, that should not be the deciding factor. Being academiclly successful is obviously one of the most important reasons to attend college but if you are not happy at a college nothing else matters. Being happy with your life is the most important thing. A student should choose a college that they can get a good education at and where they will be happy and have fun. Also to make the most of your college experience the student should be involved in clubs or sports or some kind of school spirit. Your college experience also has alot to do with being happy, happiness depends on how good your college experience is. Also it is good for the parents to be invlved and maybe go to a college sports event with there student, or anyhting else that is positive bonding for the parent and student. Being happy in life is the most important thing!

For parents, the best thing to do is to take your children to a bunch of colleges to see if they like them the most. Also, try and figure out the things that are most important to the student when picking a school. For students, the best thing to do is not to judge the school at first glance, but to have an open mind. ake sure to ask questions about the school because the best thing is to know as much as you can about the college. If the student wants to join a sport make sure the student like the team and the coach. Knowing the coach and the other athletes are important when making your choice.

Make sure you visit the school and get to know the background of the school. Know the kind of people that are attending the school and REALLY think about your decision. I transferred because I did not like the school I initially picked because I did not thoroughly think it through. Do not make this mistake!

The best place to find the right college for me was on fastweb.com. This website makes it easy to find exactly what you're looking for. In order to make the most of your college experience, you can't let financial status hold you back. The mojority of college students take out some sort of a loan during their educational career and it goes to good use. Studying abroad is definetly the best way to get the most out of college.

My first advice would be to look into a community college first. When living on your own for the first time most kids tend to be careless. With community college they will learn the basics of what college is. How it is their responsibilty to make it to class and hand in their work. It also gives them time to figure out a major with out falling behind. I would also suggest visiting the campus' and learning about their diversity and what they offer besides an education. I would look into the crime rate and security as well.

. Volunteering is my way of being able to give back to the community. Even though some may believe that one person is not enough to make a difference, I know it is. It is my moral obligation to assist those who need help. The best way to make an even greater difference in this world is to be better educated. Every young adult has the right to further their education. College helps expand our minds. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, ? the test of our progress is not whether we add more abundance for those who have too much...it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little?. Each student is entitled to receive financial assistance from their state. I thought long and hard the first time I read that and took what Franklin had to say to heart, one day I plan on helping young college bound adults. If I want to provide for those who have too little I have to further my education now. My mission is to give to those who have nothing and teach myself something along the way. What would you do to provide for those who have little to nothing?

Make sure the school you pick is right for the degree plan that you choose.

I would tell them to follow your dreams and find your balance. It sounds cliche, but it's true. It can't be all work and no play or all play and no work. Whatever you have dreamed of doing since the time that you were little, go for it. Do let anyone stop you. Parents, support your children in their endeavors and they will never let you down.