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When looking at schools you must consider what is right for you. How do you know what you want? One can do this by researching schools based on what you and your family would like for you to experience. Visit all kinds of schools. It helps narrow down your choices and then you are on your way. How do you feel when you when you step on campus? I knew I did not need to look after visiting Alabama. Everything felt right for me. I did have friends that visited Alabama and hated it, so don't pick based on what your friend(s) want. Doing what some of my friends wanted was not right for me. Honestly that is the way to live your whole college experience. It's all about choices - making the right choices. Do what feels right to you, based on what you have learned and experienced growing up. This is your future and your college experience will be one of the most important journeys in your life. It will direct and shape the beginning of your adult life. Picking a school isn't easy, but there are many resources to help.

Find a school that makes the student relaxed and looks foward to attend.

Check out the opportunities, on campus, and look into the advising situation. You will have to work a lot with your advisor, and it's much easier when they work well with you. Check out the climate at the school. You're gonna be there for four years, if you don't like the cold and it snows most of the year, you won't be happy.

First to the parents, I would recommend you be open minded as to the potential choice of college your child would like to attend. Let the student have primary input as to the college she/he would like to attend. Be supportive of the various choices of colleges the student would like to look in to attending. Help the student analyze the various aspects of each college. Try to determine what is the right fit for the student. For the student, keep your choices open. Don't fall in line with what some of your friends may be considering. What's right for them may not be right for you. There is a big adjustment going from high school to college. You will be "on your own" for probably the first time. Understand all that means. There will be significant changes and experiences you will encounter as you start your college journey. Enjoy and absorb all of the various things you will encounter. Use this to prepare yourself for the rest of your life.

When it comes time to choose a college that is right for you, You have to look a little deeper then just what school it is. It really depends on the person. Location of the school can be an issue, how far do you want to be away from home. Do you want to be close to a specific location. Also look into the size of the school, How well will you adapt in a big enviornment? Do you meet new people easliy? If you want to be involved in any activities, you have to see all the things that the school offers. Check out the Majors that a school offers and how sucessful the people are when they graduate. When it is time to choose a school you have to ask yourself these questions and research each school choice to figure out which school fits youself.

I think that every student should be allowed to choose the college or university that is best suited for them. Parents should be active in helping students make the right decisions. I would advise visiting your choice of college to get a better understanding of the life there. Also, don't rush into any decisions just because someone else wants you to go there or you heard it was fun. Make a decision based on factors in your own life.

I would say that just choose what makes you happy and what suits you best. I would recommend visiting the campus and sitting in on a class or two to see if you like the feel of the classroom there. I would also go around campus and see if you feel at home there and is there more there to offer you than just academics. See if they have some exra-curricular activities that interest you there because success does not just depend on your academics but how happy you are as well. Because if you are down and depressed then you will not operate and make the grades you want. Also your happiness will help you to make the most of your experiences in college. The extra-curricular activities will also help you to make the most of your college career.

I would make sure that you decide a school for you, not for your family or friends. Your family will support you no matter what you decide, and you will have your high school friends forever and make even stronger friendships and relationships wherever you go. Also- students, have fun but safe, responsible fun!

Finding the right college isn't about what your parents want. Finding a college also isn't about what your friends want. It is about what you want as a student. As a high school senior, you have to decide what school best fits your needs. In my case, the University of Alabama fit my needs as a finance major since this school is known for its outstanding business school credentials. It is also not wise to attend a school for the sole reason or purpose that your friends will be going there, since college is the time in one's life that new friends will be met. One's main purpose in life is to be happy, so in order to be happy, one has to attend the school that best fits their every need. As a parent, you have to be supportive of what your child wants to do because I have seen the scenario too many times where a child is forced to go to a certain university due to their parent's association with them. The main point I am trying to make is follow your dreams because there is no rewind button.

When you chose a college, make sure you get that at home feeling when you visit. Thats when you know you have chosen the right school!

My best advice would be to get invloved with and extracurricular organization like a volunteer organization and to not be afraid to ask questions in your classes.

Always remember that your studies come first. So, when deciding on a college to attend, make sure your field of study is offered and accredited nationaly. There are times when I thought I would not be able to afford to go to college, but through the financial aid and scholarships I have made it through. Another thing to do is make lots of friends from different places. You will be amazed at how much you can learn just by sitting and talking with a friend from another country. Learn about the struggles that someone else had to endure to get to college. Some of those friendships will be the ones you cherish the most. College will force you to take responsibility for your actions. Mom and Dad aren't there telling you to get up and go to class. However, you have to take the initiative to go because some colleges will place you on probation for poor grades and others will remove you from the college. Learn all you can and make lots of friends and your time in college will be worth all the late night study groups and the all-nighters during finals week.

Make sure you will be able to afford it for all the years you will be attending there.

Make sure the college has everything your child wants. It should have a lot of activities to do on campus because I know it can be lonely when you first get to college. A student should get involved in alot of things on campus because it will look good on resumes or whatever they want to do.

Take as many college visits as you need. You'll know when you're at the right place. Like 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the people in the state of Alabama, I had been raised an Auburn Tiger and told to hate the University of Alabama. However, when I visited the University of Alabama as part of a college visit during my junior year of high school, I knew that I wanted to call Tuscaloosa and the University home for the next four years. I've never regretted my decision. The best advice I think anyone can give to students and parents during the college search is to stay focused on the future. Don't go to a school just because it has a good football team unless you plan on making a career out of playing football. Don't go to a school just because it has a good Business school if you plan on majoring in Biology. Research how each school you're considering will help you accomplish your goals. Remember, college is meant to be a place for people to learn first and a sports/party place second.

a college close to home is a good idea. easier for freshman, so they will not get home-sick... and let there school work get affected.

I would probably tell most incoming freshman that college is what you make it. You have the opportunity to be successful if you put forth the effort and realize that this can be one of the best and most important times of your life. Go to class. Go get involved. Go broaden your horizons. Finding the right college involves taking the time to really think about where you see yourself for the next four years and if you think that place can help you grow as an individual. Do you think that place will provide you with opportunities that you haven't even thought of yet? If you can see that a school has the right academic plan available, a supportive faculty, and even looks like fun, then that's probably worth exploring.

I would say the best advice when looking for a college to attend is... "think outside the box". I'm from Virginia and I looked into the University of Alabama not only because of the nursing program, but because EVERYone from my hometown goes to the same 3 or 4 colleges. Therefore, everyone hangs with the same people from highschool. BRANCH OUT! It's the best experience for a young adult.

The hardest thing for me in college has been financially. I came from a middle class background, but my parents were not able to pay for school or really help me out too terribly much. So trying to work, and take classes, and be involved has been extremely hard. Therefore, I'm not really involved. I take a full load every semester, work a part time job as a waitress, and have a boyfriend. But beyond that, I have no social life. It became impossible to march in the Colorguard, or be a part of the student groups I had joined just purely on time constraints: time that I needed to spend working instead of spend getting involved. As a senior, that's probably my biggest regret is that I was so broke and had to spend so much time trying to just make ends meet while in school.

When choosing a school, people should focus on the acedemics first but not too much. The experiences that a student has is college is what shapes them as adults. So for students choosing where to go to school, think about what you want to do during those four years. Anything is possible.

Parents: let your child go to the school that fits them. If they love the Community College a block over, or the prestigious State University 200 miles away, support them in where they want to go and what they want to study in there. Always be supportive! Of course some constructive criticism every now and then is always needed. Students: go where you want to go! Don't feel tied down for any reason. It's said that when you find the right campus, you can feel it. Wait until you find THE school for you. Schools are willing to help you achieve your goals and get you where you want to go. Be true to yourself and let people see that by what you study and get involved in while on campus. In the end, be sure that you 1) go to the school you like and that can support what you want to study and 2) that you stay connected with your parents and that they stay supportive of you!

I would tell parents and students, first of all, to work together. It is vital for the parents to be somewhat involved with the choice of school, because they know more about these universities than the students do, as long as they keep their child's best interests and happiness in mind. For most students, the academic program is the most important part of a university. A good academic program will ensure the student a good job, no matter what the university's football program is like. For fine arts majors and good athletes, the fine arts program or athletic program is the most important part of the college.The size of the school is surprisingly not that important. I attend a large college, and went to a small high school, and I have not only adjusted well but have loved every minute of it. In conclusion, when picking a college to attend, the most important component is the happiness of the student. If the student isn't happy with the school, he or she will not reach his or her potential at this school. For the students, go where you want to go, be what you want to be.

To look at all of your options before making a final choice and to look at what each school has to offer to help you make that decision.

A child should choose their own college of choice, because if they are not happy about where they will be attending, then their grades will reflect the decision, but also the child should be logical and thinking long term when deciding on which college/ university to attend. You should also think about your financial situation. Yes, there are loan to recieve, but you MUST think ahead of who is going to be paying them off, depending on which loans you get. Think about the varieties of loans, such as ones where you pay some of it back every month and ones where you don't have to pay a dime until you graduate. If a loan is not your first option, think about the millions of scholarships out there; apply for as many that you are applicable for even if it takes up your weekend with friends. A parent AND their child should visit the campuses when narrowing it down to the one that the child will attend. Many tours are given for many colleges/ universities, so plan weekend trips to visit them.

I think that both students and parents should spend time together researching different colleges and universities. They should find a college that will help the student get as far as possible into their selected field of study and also allow them exposure to interships and other learning modules. To make the most of the college experience really depends on what the students makes of it. Getting out and meeting new and different types of people can really help, just as getting involved in campus activites and clubs.

Find a school that fits your needs including academics and dont make money the deciding factor

Research, research, research! I can not stress the importance of research enough when it comes to choosing a college to attend. It really helps to ask people that have attended the college of your choice about their personal experiences while attending the college. Another important factor when it comes to choosing a college is financial situations; dont just choose a college because they offered you a scholarship. If you didnt recieve a scholarship upon being admitted to the college, then you can always apply for scholarships throughout your college experience.

The advice that I would give parents and students about selecting the right college would have to be go where you feel at home and where you feel like you relate to the students. I grew up thinking mainly about one school. I visited it, and I really didn't feel like it was the place for me. At the University of Alabama, though, I felt at home and I felt that I related to the students better here than the other school I thought I loved. After making your college choice, students have to know about maximizing their college experience. The best way to make the most of the college experience has to be get involved. Getting involved with the many activities that go on on campus can help you meet friends, network for your career, and even help with grades by getting to know professors. At the University of Alabama, I joined a fraternity, and I have not looked back. I have met friends for life; I have met possible future work colleagues; and I have been able to get involved with the rich tradition on campus.

Studnets need to choose where they want to go, not where their parents or friends want them to go. You will be spending four years of your life at college and you need to pick a place where you think you will be happiest and succeed. Get involved on campus, you never know who you will meet and what opportunities could be opened up to you. Remember that you are at school to get an education above everything else, so go to class, do your homework and study because once you fall behind it is very difficult to catch back up. College is an excellant way to learn about the responsibility of being and adult and independent. You will make mistakes but if you learn from them then they served a purpose. But the most important thing to remember is that college can be some of the best years of your life so live it up, drink it down, and live without regrets.

College is a great time in your life and you want to be sure that you make the right decision about where to go. My advise for making that decision is visiting the campuses of the colleges that you are considering to find out how comfortable you feel on each one. I visited four campuses and was able to tell, based on how I felt on each campus, which college was right for me. Being comfortable on the campus is essential for making your decision as well as making the most out of your time there. If you feel comfortable on campus you will be more likely to be more involved, make new friends, and be happy. All of these things will ensure that your years at your college or university will be everything you hoped for and more.

Try to find a college that is affordable. I struggle to pay for college and I have to take out student loans. It is important to find a college that is well-known, but also one that will work well with financial needs. The college experience will be better if there are no financial worries.

The first step in finding the right college is to ask yourself what exactly it is you want in a college (i.e. atmosphere, demographics, rankings, extracurricular activities, location, etc.). The next step is to make a list of the potential colleges you are interested in and then research each of them to see if they meet your academic, financial, and social expectations. It is very important to research the financial aid availability because some schools have early deadlines for their finacial aid and scholarship applications. Deadlines are important to keep notice of when applying to college as well. Every year, a student should do their best to stay actively involved on campus by joining clubs, attending sporting events, volunteering, and even joining a social group (such as a greek fraternity/sorority). These activities not only are fun but are also good for networking amongst student peers and alumni. Networking is of major importance when looking for a job after college. Making the most of a college experience is easy as long as you stay involved in activities that are healthy and keep you happy and academically focused. College is the most memorable experience so make it a happy one.

Don't go to college unless you are ready to take it seriously. You are on your own and have to do alot of growing up real fast but collge equips you with life long tools like maturity, responsiblity, and time management. That is the way to be successful, if you can figure out how to manage your time wisely than you will be fine. You also have to become alot more responsible because your mom and dad aren't here anymore to look over your shoulder and make sure you are doing your work, or to make sure that you go to class. If you go to class and manage your time wisely you will succeed.

To parents I would say: the moment that the child is born open a college savings account. My parents never did that and so I went through college just based on financial aid and money from family members. I would suggest finding the right school with the right programs that your child is interested in. Also, its important that parents realize that their "children" are adults now and that they need to make mistakes in order to learn from them in the future. Therefore, don't always come to your child's beck and call whenever they need something, but at the same time dont abandon them. Tell them to get a job when they're in highschool, that way they can have their own money and know how to balance their finances while they're in college. I was never allowed to get a job in highschool, but once I got to college I'd wished I'd had. Also, students need to come with an open mind to college because 9 times out of 10 they're going to be around people that they've probably never encountered before in life. Its best to have an open mind.

The most imprtant thing to do when you are trying to find the right college is to visit the college itself. I didn't know for sure that I wanted to go to the the University of Alabama until I stepped on campus. After visiting the campus I got a feel of the people and the staff and I got a great first impression.

To parents I would say, be active in your child's life, and in their choices of college. Not only is the right choice important to you financially and parentally, it is important that they know they have your respect and your support. To students I would say, do not make decisions based upon what everyone else is doing, or because you want to "get away." These thoughts are fleeting, but the college you choose will stay with you for at least the next four years of your life--and probably longer. To both I would say, start early and enjoy the process. This is a time when both parents and students can enjoy the fruits of their labor for the past 18 or so years. Appreciate what you have done, be realistic in your choices, and look forward to what is to come. College is not all parties, nor is college all studying--college is what you make of it. Remember to balance yourself and your goals, to ensure that neither your social life or your academic desires get the best of you. Dream, but dream wisely.

If possible take a car to college.

HAVE FUN! But be able to learn the balance between the academic life and the social life. Don't become frustrated when you don't know the answer to something. Figure stuff out for yourself. Don't accept an idea just because somebody told it to you. Have some type of method to help keep yourself balanced. Whether it be working or having a spiritual life. No matter what know that the choices that you make everyday will have some type of effect in the future.

In terms of finding the right college for a future student, I would highly advise parents and students to visit the colleges and experience firsthand what that college has to offer in terms of education, social scene, and overall presence of home the college has on the student. Sit on on classes, talk to as many college students as you can, and discuss with professors what their classes have to offer the student. If you have friends at the college of your choice, ask if you can shadow them for a day and see what it is like to be a student at that University. The most important thing about the college decision is how you feel about the atmosphere of the college. Does it feel homely, do you feel like you will be able to fulfull your studies successfully, and know what is like to accept the responsibility of being on your own for one of the first times in your life. College is about determining your career, so make sure that you put in the time and effort to choose the college you feel is best for you and how to make the most of your college education.

Visit the college and shadow students and talk to alumni

Before you get to college, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and don't be afraid to brag about your accomplishments in your resume. Once you get accepted, start networking with students who already attend the university as well as students who will be entering college at the same time as you. It's definitely better to live on-campus your freshman year, because it's the best way to meet people and make friends that will last you throughout college. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and never take no for an answer when you're trying to get into the classes you want to take. Also, make sure you email or talk to your professors ahead of time to let them know who you are and what you will be expected to do in their course the following semester. Another good thing to do your first year of school is join clubs and teams that interest you. This will help you make friends, help others, and do what you love. I would suggest studying two hours per every hour spent in class. And last but not least, when you go home, bring back the leftovers.

Go to a place that you love and would want to spend 4 years or more at because it is like your home away from home.

Make sure you visit the campus, preferably when school is in. Talk to actual students, not just tour guides. Ask to meet a professor in the field you are interested in. Sit in on a class if you can. Get to know how the school handles classes. Stay over with a student in a dorm room to get a taste of dorm life. If you don't like community baths, you can find out during the stay, not on your first day at school when you can't do anything about it. Go out an have fun on the weekends, but always make it to class Monday morning, even if you do have a hangover. Don't be afraid to talk to your professors. They arn't there to make you flunk out of college. If you have a problem, they will work with you on it if you talk to them and ask to work it out in a decent manner.

Take your time with this decision and find a place that is conducive to learning. After all, this is when you as an individual shape yourself and really begin to find out who you are.

Ask the students on campus about the school, because most of them will be very honest. Talk to the campus leaders and find out what they like about the school and if they would have choosen a different route.

Try new things all the time. Be open-minded and forget old prejudices.

Future college students need to apply to every school that strikes an interest in them. Often application time for high school seniors is overwhelming with so many options and not enough time. This might cause biased or clouded judgement when it comes to selecting a school. Applying early to a wide variety of schools will allow time for pondering and accomodation of any changes in needs and interests that may arise. Making college visits and having interactions with the student body is also vital to finding the right college. Parents need to ease the students anxieties and encourage them to have an open mind about future education possibilities. The college experience is made of the people you meet and the things you learn. One's character and beliefs are greatly shaped during the college years, and this always needs to remembered. Students should find time for solitude and personal reflection in the midst of chaotic times. Furthermore, the chaotic times should be appreciated just as much as the peaceful and happy times. Lastly, students should seek to befriend unique individuals and dig deeper into the studies they enjoy because these aspects of the college experience make a person grow.

I would suggest to visit the colleges and maybe even stay a night with someone there, this will give the student the full experience, maybe even go to a couple of classes to see what the teachers are like.

In finding the right college, parents and children need to know the strengths and weekness of the potential student such as if the child is not easily focused, a college that is known nationally for parties would not be the one. You first need to start researching and visiting campuses early. It'll get everybody excited about this new facet of life and also give you a small taste of what to expect. Prepare financially and see what schools are with in your budget taking miscellaneous money into consideration as well. See what college has the best program for you aspiring career, but don't pick your career too early before you determine if you are cognitively capable of fulfilling the requirements. If feasible, find a college that is driving distance just in case you get too stresses or home sick. YOU DON'T WANT TO BE STRANDED. Attending orientation helps you make friends in a foreign place, because all those people are just getting started just like you. Go to class, get to know your professors and study, study, study. You'll love college!!!!

My advice for parents and/or students would be to schedule a campus tour of the college that you are considering attending. It really helps out to get a feel of how things are happening on campus.