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In choosing a college, my best advice is to be careful whose advice you take. Many people will offer it, but only you know what is best for you. Choose what you want. Go where you want to go and study what you want to study. Choosing a college seems like a big decision, but if you're a happy person then you'll be happy anywhere and if you're a miserable person then you'll be miserable everywhere. Once you choose a college, remind yourself every single day you're there that this is the last period in your life where you can live responsibility-free. Make it count. Do you things you never thought you would. Make many friends, friends who are different from you. Learn another language. Study abroad. Treat people right. Take school seriously. Find out what's important to you. Love yourself. Excercise. Live regret free. Do these things, and you will make the most of your college experience, anywhere you choose to go.

Go with your gut. If you felt right there when you visited, it's probably the right fit. Don't judge what your experience will be like in the first week of school and make sure you get involved so you can meet anyone and everyone.

The best advice that I would give to students and parents in finding the right college is to search early. In my case, although I had excellent scores in high school (4.0gpa), I felt bored in high school. I finished my senior year of high school by going through a summer program and skipped a grade. But I had not searched for any universities or scholarships and ended up at the University of Puerto Rico that very fall after explaining my situation to admissions and showing them my scores. I was not satisfied with the education there or at another university that I transferred to my second semester and ended up going to Syracuse University, my first choice. However, if I had searched at least a year in advance, I would have found much more scholarships and might have had everything paid including housing instead of just a partial scholarship. My advice is for students and parents to search at least a year in advance for the right colleges, visit them if possible, research student ratings of the universities, do scholarship searches in advance, and GET INVOLVED on campus in clubs and organizations to have a better college experience!

Students should be sure of what their major is and what they want to do in life.Parents should encourage their children in their career paths. I say this because as an Art major , some people and some parents frown upon it with that notion of "the starving artist " in their minds.The parent's support is essential in the college search,when parents support the students career choice they will support the school that best suits them, to help them reach their goal.Going away to college was the best decision that I've made. It's a whole new world out on your own.So many different people,and various experiences that normally wouldn't happen at home. Encouraging students to leave their normal surroundings is essential because the student gains independence . With that independence comes responsibilty for ones self,and learning how to make decisions on your own .The decions made in college will always affect your life in the long run but whats most important is the chance to make these decisions and making them alone. Going away to college helps the student learn more about themselves and essentially creating who they want to be .

Go with your gut... if you walk on a campus and know its the right one for you, it is. Don't let money be a roadblock, let your instincts guide you. You only get to attend college, young, once, make the most of it and always be happy with the person looking back at you in the mirror.

Parents: leave the decision up to your child. The process is frustrating, but in the end, it's your child's experience that he/she must go through.

Look for schools with specific majors instead of general ones. It will be more likely that the education the student receives will be better and more well-respected once they graduate. If the student is looking to go out of state for school, look at schools somewhat close to home, because the novelty of living far from home wears away quickly. Join only one or two extracurricular activities, this allows you to stay more commited to them and keeps the student from becoming overwhelmed with all they are involved in. Don't get wrapped up in party-life, there is much more to do for fun at any college than going to a "frat party" every night on the weekends. This will also keep you ahead of the other students and prevent you from becoming a poor student. Spend time on the campus with other students. Get involved in campus life. Form relationships with your professors. Give yourself a break every once in a while. Make close friends, they will help make the experience a lot better.

It's very easy to get caught in the excitement of choosing a college and deciding which is best for you. Before anyone chooses a school, make sure everything is looked at (social life, academics, area conditions, housing, etc). The cost of attendence is something that will obviously be looked at but don't always shoot down schools because of the cost. Most financial aid departments will help you through the process and if a student really likes a certain school, contact the finacial aid department to see what they can do for you. Just remember that the school you choose will be for the next four years of your life. Nobody wants a school that wont help you progress with your goals in life so make sure it fits you're personality and lifestyle and not someone elses like your friend because they applied there also. Once that is all said and done, you're off the school and that's when the fun begins. Meeting new friends, adapting to the new environment, furthering your education. Take advantage of what you have and where you have gotten thus far because it's where your career starts.

location and education

Visit the college because the feeling you get from the campus would be very helpful. Also don't just research a school on academics, look for on-campus and off-campus activitivities (extracurricular), weather, travelling situation, population size, diversity, and most importantly financial aid. All of those would determine what exactly a student wants from their future college. Have fun!

If you have an open mind about whatever school you're attending, you can probably manage to be happy anywhere as long as you play to its strengths and make some friends who will support you.

we can not tell if our decision if selecting the right college is right or not, untill we get success and stable job after graduation. A student should enjoy his/her college life becuase it is a place to have fun but additionally, it is a place to make your life so there is a saying that, 'Play while play and study while study,' so in college a student should do one thing at a time, and should give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to the things he/she like to do including studies.

visit the school

Make sure you do A LOT of research. I know a lot of people go to school to find out more about themselves and figure out what they want to do, but I think its proabbly better to think about this a lot beforehand and research for the most prestegious programs. Definately make sure you visit the schools yours looking to go to . Everything is going to depend upon your own personality and preferences. If your a regular person, your not going to have any problems finding friends. If you dont like the school your attend, its really easy to transfer.

Research everything, the college, the surrounding areas, the weather. Don't be satisfied with the "college tour". Ask many questions and talk to current students. Don't give up on finding financial aid, dig, dig.

I would tell parents and their kids to research what kind of major they are interested in, what area they want to live in, how much money is available for school and living expenses, and what financial aid opportunities are available. The student should pick a school that they believe is right for them, and it shouldn't be the parents picking for them because the student will most likely grow to become disinterested in that school. Besides picking their own schools, students should prepare for college life by slowly becoming more independent by learning how to cook, do their own laundry, budget, wake up early by themselves, and have the necessary visas or licenses if they want to travel. College life is all about balance and students will be successful if they can manage their time wisely and optimize their study time. Students should get ready to meet people from different backgrounds, save up money for necessary spending, and they should buy the most recent high technology to be ready for classes. Students also need to start branching out on their own by becoming proactive and friendly so that they can make friends with teachers in order to succeed.

When you visit, and definetly visit, try to notice the people around you and picture yourself and how you would fit in with the student body. Also try to meet some professors to get a feel for the sorts of teaching you will encounter. Ask lots of questions including what students do on the weekends for fun. Ask how much time is spent studying and what majors are popular.

There is no perfect college and I've learned that while every college is different, almost everyone comes out with the same experience. Everyone finds their place within the community, makes lifelong friends, and learns about new subjects and careers. And the worst case scenario is that a person has to transfer. The biggest difference between high school and college is that in college no one tells you to get involved, no one makes you to go to class, and no one forces you to meet new people. Instead you have to be proactive and take charge of your own college experience.

Considering, I went to three different colleges and/or universities, I would recommend taking what the university representatives say with a grain of salt. By this, I mean you want to do lots of research not just by reading pamplets, but actually talking to the students that go there and get what they think about the university. You can't find out every thing that the student is going to experience at the university, however, you can at least prepare for it. Also, the saying "College is what you make" is partially true and not cause you try all you want to make into the best university, but that doesn't make up for the draw backs off the place. The best thing a new student can do is accept the flaws and try to find ways around them or make experience a better one.

Find a college that has (1) the best possible program tailored to YOUR aspirations, (2) a busy student life, (3) a cool downtown--in that order! The most important thing is that your teachers are the kind of people who can get you all the up-to-date info in your field, and can help you make connections. You're going to get out of college as much as you put into it, which sounds trite, but if there's a large body of student groups, it'll make your adjustment easier. The setting of your school, though, is equally important. If there's a lot going on around you, you'll feel more like you live there and that you're personally invested in the actual place. Most important: Find. Out. Who. Delivers. Late. Seriously. Insomnia Cookies delivers until 3 am--that's the greatest kernel of knowledge I can prep you with. Yum.

Money shouldn't be the only the criteria to send off a student to a college they do not want to go to. Just because one school is offering more financial aid than the other doesn't mean it's the best choice for the student to attend. What the student wants to study is the most important because that choice will stay with them for the remainder of their lives. Majoring a subject that the student doesn't want at a school they don't wish to attend will start the blaming game later on when he/she is either jobless or unhappy. Both the student and parents should carefully analyze what the student want and which school would match with the student's interests. Even if the school is expensive, the student can pay them off when they graduate with a degree they wanted and as a result, get a job they enjoy.

The best advice I can give is to not believe everything you hear on the campus tour. What really goes on at a university happens in places that the tours definitely do not tell you about. When you visit a campus, you have to try to dig deeper. Find a random person on campus and ask them about what they do in their free time. If you feel comfortable enough with them ask them if your son/daughter can hang out with them for the night. Seriously, this might sounds crazy but that is the only way you can be sure that you are going to the right place. It is incredibly important to know things like how big Greek life is on campus, because this can seriously impact your entire college experience. It is also just important to know if you click with the people here. Although there are always a lot of differernt types of people on college campuses, you can try to get a feel for the people by interacting with as many students as possible.

After graduating and looking back on the amazing experience that I had at college my best advice is to find the college that feels the most like home to you and everything else will just fall into place. I feel that it is important to look at many colleges and consider all the positives/ negatives, prices, etc. but to in the end find the college that you feel at home at. I searched for colleges based on programs and cost and extra-curricular activities and ultimately the school that was best for me had all of the things I was looking for and the community and culture that I was looking for. So that is my best advice- don't just settle for a school because it has ONE thing you want, find the school that has EVERYTHING you want and you will never regret it!!!

If the person that I am today could meet the person that I used to be in high school, I would tell her not to be so afraid. College is a place where you can figure out what you like as well as what you don't like, but you will never find which is which is you don't give it a try. I would tell me to apply to that school I didn't think I could get in; that internship I though I wasn't qualified for; I would join that club that thought I wouldn't't fit in; i would have spoken to the students that I thought wouldn't like me because, in the end, you really only regret the opportunities you let pass you by.

The advice I would give to parents and students are to ask lots of questions about how your financial aid will (not 'may' because it WILL) change over the course of your matriculation at the college/university of your choice. I would also encourage parents and students to explore what the debates or contentions at their prospective school are based on the student publications at that institution. School tours, as I'm sure everyone understands when they take them, are PR pretty, so if you want the whole picture, either ask the students, or collect those items that disclose our deepest sentiments about our soon-to-be alma mater. That may help the most in terms of making an educated decision about whether a school is really meant for YOU. SATs are wonderful (or horrible), but they don't predict student satisfaction once they're getting the degree.

As I said in my sentence description of SU, it is the perfect medium-sized school for a student who wants to enjoy endless activities, experience challenging and thought-provoking academics and a traditional college campus. When I applied to SU, it was in my top five, but I wasn't sure if going all the way to New York from California was the best idea - not to mention as the only child. My spring visit to SU was what sold me. Everyone was and still is really nice and helpful. The faculty were understanding of my mother's and my fear of being so far from home. I really felt like I wasn't just a number, like students sometimes are at larger schools. SU really went the extra mile to make me feel at home and it was easy to make friends and get involved on campus. I've grown a lot as a person here and I'm going to miss it all. To this day, I have never regretted my decision. GO ORANGE!

Parents: Let your kids make their own mistakes, the lessons they learn are more meaningful that way Students: Make friends, don't be afraid to be different and study more than you drink.

In choosing a college I would take into account a number of variables. First of all it is important to have a school that fits your academic interests. If you are unsure what your academic goals are choose a school with a variety of opportunities so that you can develop goals while you are attending college. The second variable to consider is location and enviornment. Enviornment is extremely important especially if the student is going to college away from home. A student should be comftorable where they go to school so take into account if you want to be in a big city, or have a school in a rural area where campus life is mainly revolved around the campus or maybe something in between. Lastly remember that college is what you make of it. Public school or private school wonderful opportunities are available while getting an education and no matter where you decide to go you will only gain from the experience as much as you put into it! Getting a college level education is one of the most exciting and important experiences in life so work hard and enjoy the process, instead of just working towards graduation.

Experience the school for yourself. Try to erase all misconceptions and stereotypes before visiting a school so that you can go in with an open mind. Try to see why people love the school and why people hate the school. Make sure it?s the best school for you not your parents or your best friends or whatever because when it comes down to it you?re in this for yourself. Don?t settle but be realistic. College is expensive and time consuming and by looking at only the rankings or stigmas that surround the school you could be making a big mistake. Make sure that the school is a good fit for you and that you are a good fit for the school. Don?t be afraid to ask questions! Make sure college is what you want to do because it is a big commitment, and finally have fun this is truly the best time of your life- if you want it to be. Good Luck!

If I were to look back at the process of selecting a school for undergraduate study, I would emphasize the word PREPARATION. I think a dual-effort between parents and prospective students is needed to fully understand each campus' attributes, characteristics, and highlights / lowlights. In my search, I fell in love with one university from the start, and thankfully it worked out in my favor. I have seen many students fall in love with a campus, and not logistically be able to make it work. Do not put yourself in personal, financial, or academic turmoil just because you think a campus is "pretty" or "perfect for me". Do your research. If you want to be a scientist, find the best fit for your academics and financial capabilities. The college EXPERIENCE will arise with any institution you choose. You will meet friends for life REGARDLESS of whether you are paying 40,000 or 4,000 per semester. Good luck, stay positive, and invest time and energy into your search for the right college....it will pay dividends in many ways.

Make sure that you have a game-plan going into college. Not necessarily about what you will study, but more so about where your priorities will lie within the kind of decisions that you make in college. I believe too many students go into college without a game-plan, and that's where poor and sometimes life-threatening decisions can be made. If you set your life-choices on a higher bar and with a game-plan on how you will do that - transition into college will not only be more safe, it will also be more enjoyable. As far as finding the right college, get a good feel for the college's atmosphere. Do the professors care for the students? Do the students as a whole care for each other, not just their own benefit? What is the school's purpose/function in the community that is resides in? Is there a sense of community on campus? These are questions that after being in college for over 2 years, I realize are crucial in asking before one considers going to college there.

There were a lot of factors that led to me choosing Syracuse University for my undergraduate experience: the location, the program, the school atmosphere and more. But there's more to choosing a college than a pro and con list. I loved the journalism program at Syracuse and I loved that it was a comfy 5 hours from my parents. I also loved the city but not a city location and the beautiful campus. But what won me over was the vibe I got. A good friend of mine said he chose Syracuse because he visited the campus on probably the nastiest day in winter (and trust me, it can get nasty) and he chose Syracuse because, despite that, everyone he saw walking on the campus still looked happy. That's a great way of describing what I felt when I walked onto campus for the first time: it felt right, it felt like I belonged. Syracuse is a university that despite 4 abysmal football seasons, people still show up and everyone still wears their orange around campus. I would never choose a college based on numbers or facts. Some decisions just need to be made based on a feeling.

The most important part about finding the right college is finding one you feel most comfortable in that can provide the best education for you. It's your experience and no one else's, so take the time to find the one you feel best suits you and everything else will fall in place.

To the student: Do not follow what your friends or parents think is right for you. Choose a school that you like. Choose a place where it feels like home, where you know you will fit in and have friends, where there are activities for you to participate in, and choose a school that has everything you are looking for. Everybody has a school for them, find that one. Don't choose a school you only partially like, choose something that you can love with your whole heart. Pick a school that can change and make you better, not one you want to change.

The quality of the school is very important but during the decision process pay more attention to tuition cost and other charges. It can be easy to get into debt. Its hard to transfer out, not because of the process but because you get attached to the school and your friends there and so you don't want to leave even if you can not really afford to go there.

Talk to people that actually go there instead of simply listening to what the tour guides are giving you.

You just need to find that fit that is right for you. A lot of people search for 'big name' schools, instead search for the right environment and programs that will help to make you happy and get the most out of your college education. Through being happy with your choice, it will be much easier to succeed in life.

My advice to anyone looking to find the right school for them would be to visit every campus and see where you feel most at home. You will spend four years of your life at the school and it needs to be somewhere that you feel comfortable. That comfort will be what allows you to suceed. A major part of feeling at home somewhere is the necessity to find something to be involved in on campus. Having something other than just classes allows you time to separate yourself from your work and lets you take a break. Whether its politics, volunteering, sports, or greek life anything that makes you take time away from your studies makes your college life that more enjoyable.

It's important to feel "at home" on the campus before attending as a student. Know what the school's programs have to offer and make sure that those programs cater to your individual needs. Once attending, get involved and try out some different groups or organizations on campus as a way of meeting a variety of people outside the classroom and dorm setting. This will also give you the opportunity to expand your interests and try something new. Part of going to college is discovering yourself, which often happens through the people we meet and the opportunities that we are presented. Remember that college is your experience and it is your responsibility to make the most of what is offered to you.

To parents, Your children will choose what they really want, they usually are the best people to know what is good for them. The advice I would give to you is to support them in whatever decision they make and to try and help guide them without trying to run their lives. Even if it is a bad decision, experience has always been my greatest teacher. When it comes down to finding a good college, try to help financially as much as you can. Especially the first year because it is one of the biggest ajustments in life and it is harder to adjust when you're stressed about money. To students, Do not get caught up with freedom, it is the biggest downfall. It is great to have a social life and to have friends, but do not neglect your studies because of it. Find a balance between school work, friends, and sleep. Choose the college that is right for you, don't let anyone change your mind. And try to join clubs or do extra-curricular if you can; I regret not being able to do any myself because of lack of time.

Finding the right college is such an intense, overwhelming process. There are so many factors that go into one's decision like academics, price, social life, location, etc. The only way to choose properly is to go with one's gut feeling. In my experience, I felt that it was easier to sort out the colleges I didn't like right away. It sounds cliche, but when you know, you know. When everything excites you, when you feel like you can become one with the student population, when the scenery itself invokes something in your soul, you know you have found the ideal place to learn for the next few years. After selecting your school, the next step is making the most of your experience there. You should never be afraid to try new things, but in fact, embrace the unfamiliar. See the speakers, go to the shows, buy tickets for games, immerse yourself in the college culture. Never feel like you have to become something you're not to fit in, because odds are, you will be very unhappy. Instead, if you are true to yourself, you will find others with similar interests, and throroughly enjoy college life.

Parents and students should start looking into various colleges as of right now. It is never to early to seek out what different colleges and or universities has to offer. Students should also check out the admission office, the dormitory/appartments, and the corrucilum provided for their courses. Parents should make sure the school has many resources provided to their child for the long run. Students should have a set of questions prepared for the admission office to make sure that they are going to be satisfied with the different programs.

There are many factors to consider in choosing the right college. I was accepted to every college that I applied to, and this college I am attending right now was my safety school. After considering every aspect of college life, academics, finance, and future, my parents and I decided this would be the best school for me. My whole life could be different if I had attended a different school, but I do not regret any decisions that I have made. College is basically what you make out of it. If you choose a school and attend with a positive attitude, you will have fun. Social life and alcohol should not be a concern because it is up to the student to be responsible and make the right choices. As long as you manage your time well, you can have fun and be successful in college.

It's not all about where you go. It's more what you do when you get there.

I would suggest that they follow their heart. When I first walked onto the campus of Syracuse University, I knew this was the place for me. When you find the right place, you'll know it. If it is at all physically/financially/emotionally possible for you to go to the place that is your absolute first choice, then you should because you will be living there for the next four or more years. Parents, work with your children to ensure that the place they pick is a place that you can live with. Make sure that your child knows the boundaries of their possibilities, whether it be financial or geographical. You wouldn't want them to get their heart set on a place that was not within their grasp. Remember to stay involved, because, honestly, this is a big decision and your child probably is pretending to know all about it but is actually at ground zero. As long as choosing the right college is a collaborative process, it will be rewarding. Most importantly, remember that there is a place for everyone. You will get in somewhere.

To all parents and students searching for the perfect school, I would definitely say to make sure to keep an open mind about all schools visited, and make sure it is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} the student's choice on deciding where to go . Do not be pressured by anyone's decision but your own. Make sure not to just consider the majors offered, but also the extra curricular activities, whether you're interested in Greek life, going abroad, or volunteering in a community. When visitinig a college or university it is often a good idea to arrange a meeting with a professor in a major that interests you. Thouroughly look into the curriculum, and what classes goes along with the major, as well as oppurtities provided, such as field placement or volunteering programs to apply the skills you have learned. Attending college has been one of the most rewearding and memorbale experiences of my life. Be sure to value every moment, and make the most of every opportunity and assignment given, because it will be truly beneficial at the end of your academic career. To all who are applying, I would like to say good luck, and please choose with your heart.

Go somewhere that has a lot of options - academically and socially. Take a chance and leave your comfort zone; if not now, then when? You can grow so much in these four years and limiting yourself is limiting your ability to grow into who you're meant to be. You might change your mind about the things you think you want academically and socially, so go somewhere that will allow for those shifts. I can't imagine the person I'd be today if I hadn't taken advantage of my college experience. Give yourself the opportunity to grow as an individual while pursuing an inspiring education and college experience.

Talk to as many people as you can at the school, get a good feel for it to know if it really is for you. If you are someone who is normally introspective but want to still make a lot of friends, go to a school that provides opportunities to do so (school with greek life etc.), if you are naturally extraverted, greek life may not be so important. Make sure your school also offers strong career placements at high income levels with good firms. College is an investment, make sure you will be walking out with more than just a piece of paper after graduation, but instead a wealth of amazing memories and a successful future to look foreward to.

The college experience is supposed to be the most fun in your life so it is very important that you pick a school where you get an good education while also having the chance to have a great time. However, this is a very hard decision. Students should definitely visit schools and try to get information from friends who attend the school on how it is like and if it would be a right fit for that person. The person already in the school can probably tell you best about the school. You don't want to be stuck in a situation where you are getting a good education but having no fun at all. Do you not pick a college just because of it's name but because you can see yourself fitting in there and having a great time. My mistake was I did not do much research on the school I attend. I am receiving a good education but as far as me having a great time, that is not the case. I am having an ok time but for the price I am paying at this school, I should be having a great time.

Visit, Visit, Visit! You can really get a feeling ( good or bad) as soon as you step onto campus whether or not it is the right place for you. Talk to students ( who are not part of the school tour), they will give you the honest and truthful opinion about the school, pros and cons. Choose a school that offers a variety of Majors/Minors; not only can you take classes in many interesting subjects outside of your own major, but it also gives you the opportunity to change your major if you decide you want to switch career paths. It also will attract a wide and diverse study body. Make sure the school has banks, stores, airports, dunkin donuts, etc. in a close proximity, they will come in very handy. Choose a school with a big athletic program. Attending football, basketball, etc., games and cheering on your school is not only old fashioned fun, but the school spirit will create a great bond with your school. Most of all...Cherish every moment!...it will be ( hands down) the best 4 years of your life.!