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Take as many classes as you can in high school that are duel credit. Don't take all of your basics first and then take all of the classes in your major at one time. Mix upper level and lower level classes each semester.

I would definately recommend visiting the campus first. You need to be able to look around and see yourself learning, but also creating lasting friendships and memories. Get involved. There is nothing better than giving back to the school . Join groups, clubs, sororities and fraternities. Find a place where you feel comfortable and are able to be yourself. Other than that study hard and have a great time. It will be worth it.

Make sure you know what type of studies go on in that particular college, the focus of that university, and if you feel that it is the direction you'll truly go.

To incoming freshman, I would strongly advise taking the time to make on campus visits, as well as spen a weekend in the city if its away from home. While on the campus you will be able to see if the campus is too big or too small, how diverse the student body is, what kinds of classes you will be able to take if you know your major, or you will have the opportunity to meet with advisors who can help you choose a major and figure out if that university is the right fit. Know what matters most to you.!Is it competitiveness, atmosphere, social life and fun, or even what type of housing options are available. Once, you've made your choice, you can make the most out of the college expirience if you first dispose of all the stereotypes that movies have portrayed, go to as many campus events you can, hopefully with the intention of joining a few organizations or just to get a feel for the campus and make a few new friends. Lastly, make an effort to get to know the campus and all its resources especially faculty and staff.

Find out the deadlines of all the schools you consider before it's too late to apply for admission and scholarships. Join organizations on campus, it makes it easier to meet people for study groups, and friends, rather than finding people in your classes when you should be paying attention to lecture. Many organizations encourage facebook to network with people at the school you attend. Make sure you manage your time wisley. When most people first start college they feel like they have all the time in the world to do whatever when they should really be studying and reading for their classes.

Try to visit and get a feal of every university you are interested in. Even though you might hear good things about certain schools, nothing can caompare to how you feel in each and every environment.

Don't go to a college just because all your friends are going to a particular college. Visiting a handful of universities is essential. Find the one where you feel like you are at home even when you aren't currently attending.

Don't wait!!! Find out what you really want to do with your life so that you can expedite the process.

Start looking early and stay on top of your studies.

Plan ahead.

The best advise I would give to parents and students trying to figure our what school to invest their time and money into would be to visit the campus and go to a meet the school day that alot of campus' offer for prospective students. A visit to the campus you plan to attend means you get a chance to see the school while classes are going on and see what the students do inbetween classes and the facilities. If you enjoy sports and athletics go to the gyms and check out the equipment and activities available. For the academics look at the labs and the classrooms and check into their research or honors programs to advance your academic career. There is something for everyone on a college campus, a visit also allows you to get a feel for the campus and if you don't like the vibes your getting maybe it isn't the campus for you, and that's fine, sometimes it takes a few visits to different schools before you find the one that fits you.

When it is right, it is right. There is nothing wrong with taking the scenic route.

I would advise students to really look at the opportunities that may be presented at each college. Some colleges may seem great, but might not have many good opportunites. And parents should help their students' choose a school, but should remember that the decision is up to the student. They shouldn't interfere and make the student choose a college that the student doesn't want to attend.

To make the most of the college experience, research the school you are interested in. Know everything there is to know about that school like where the advisors are and which one is the most helpful to talk to. Take a walk around campus to get a feeling about the atmosphere there and talk to some of the students already enrolled there that is in the same major as you. Join all the clubs and organizations as you can, because that is the best way to increase your networking. In the end, the college experience is about networking, who you know and who knows you.

My advice is first visiting the college and if you have a good feeling about it then that should be your best bet at your success there. I would definetly get involved if you can because you really can make your own social web and you can even take classes together and make the load a lot easier. Do not take a large amount of hours. If you know that you can only handle 12 then stick with that because you could risk time and money retaking a class. Be patient and relax. Graduation is sooner than you think and if you apply yourself it could be just around the corner before you know it. College is an investment and is well worth it when you get out.

be involved, live on campus and try your best!!

To parents I would say, let the your children be as involved as possible in selecting the college. Don't force them to go to a specific college, although financial resources may be an exception. To students I would say, do your research. Find the colleges that offer your major. If you are not sure, find colleges that offer a variety of majors as well as resources to help you decide. Find colleges that offer things that you are interested in beside the academic. Basically, determine exactly what you want from your college experience, and don't forget that the main purpose for attending is to get an education. Also, keep finances in mind. You do not want to graduate with a great amount of debt. One last thing: make college visits. Campuses sometimes look better in the pictures than in reality. Observe the students attending the college as well as the faculty and staff. It is the best way to get a feel for the college.

Look into financial aid, theres more to offer than you think!

College is one of the most important and rewarding experiences one can endure. Before even selecting an institution to attend, the best attribute to posses is to have a thorough knowledge of yourself so that you can declare what you want to become after the college learning process has ceased. The idea seems rather diminuitive, but it can help to alleviate extraneous wasted time and problems in the future. Knowing which field of study one wishes to practice is a elder concept that started back in pre-adolescent years with a teacher asking the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" This seemingly elementary interrogatory can play a critical role by helping you decide which institution is known for the career, or has a program that seems to perfectly tailor the profession. In order to extract the maximum effect from the college experience, not only must you be focused on the learning aspect, but, also, on the "life" part. Making connections with other people who share the same aspirations is not only beneficial to your grades by peer-tutoring, but that support can be the push necessary the persevere through the countless obstacles contained within college.

Make sure you plan what you want to major in so, you have time to find a good school that offers a good program on whatever you are majoring.

To the future college student I recommend patience, discipline, determination and a fun spirit. Many people speak of college as a place that?s hard to get through; I would like to say one thing to future students: college, as life, is what you make of it. One of the best aspects of college is that there are so many opportunities for you to express yourself, when searching for schools you must find one that has great scholastic history and one that has a wide variety of groups of your interest. Once you have found the school that?s right for you the rest is simple, pay attention in class and have fun doing what you enjoy to do, whether it be volunteering or joining an accounting society. The best words of advice I can give parents to parents is: give your child space. College offers enough pressures in school without worrying about the ones from home, if there is one thing a college student learns how to do it is to ask for help, they will do so when they need it. Though stressful, college is a great place to learn not only about academics, but life, enjoy.

Every child/student is different and you have to know yourself before you can figure out where you want to attend a college. For some the idea of a big university scares them or intimidates them. In the long run, that might be exactly what they need to learn social skills needed in the work force today. For others who are socially thriving and think they need a huge university with a large greek community to continue their education, they might be wrong. Lots of people think they need one thing when in fact, they are completely off from what they have always believed. You have to weight all the options and consider everything before picking a college or university. Most people transfer after their first year, or even semester, because they did not do this in the beginning. This tends to set back their graduation date and also mess with their GPA due to many credits being transfered. You must make the right choice in the beginning because you will pay for it in the end if you do not.

I would suggest that for students who already know what field they want to go into, they should choose their school based on how well known that particular program is. I chose UTA because I was originally a nursing student and UTA has one of the top nursing schools in Texas. To make the most of college, I suggest putting yourself out there. Attend school functions, and join organiations because that is the best way to meet people.

I think it is always best to visit the college and make a list of what you are looking for. It's important that you have the list when you go and you can weigh which college meets your desires best. This list should include you acedemic expectations, social involvement expectaions, as well as your expectations for the people on your campus and what will make you the most comfortable and have the best experience.

choose the one that best fits with your major.

I didn't really get to apply for college because I played a sport and was recruited to play at the University of Texas at Arlington. Although I wasn't offered a scholarship to play, I always knew I wanted to go to UTA even in my early years of High School, so the oppertunity seemed right. I believe that when you are deciding on which college you want to attend, you need to look at everything the campus offers. First of all, you need to see if the degree progam you are wanting to pursue is available and that the progam is valid. You need to see if the extra curricular activities are things you would be interested in and possibly be involved with. To make the most out of your college experience, don't ever be afraid to ask for help. College has so many more available resources, that High School didn't, to help you make the best of your grades and to help you succeed to the best of your abilities. Good luck as you search for the college that fits your lifestyle and needs!

Each college campus is as different as the student that attends it. My best advice to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to first visit the campus. Each college has an orientation program for those interested. As a college student myself, I knew when I walked onto campus the very first time that I belonged here. It was a feeling of comfort and home., which is VERY important when you consider the amount of time you are going to be spending there!! As for making the most of your college experience...STUDY!!! Yes, college is a time of new beginnings, securing frienships, and creating memories to last a lifetime, however the REAL reason for being here is education. Go to class, make friends there and in study groups (as opposed to late night parties)-for those friendships will last longer, pay attention and be organizaed. I know it doesn't sound too exciting or fun, but making the most out of college is essentially making the most out of yourself. Allow yourself to be educated responsibly, and you will never regret what you will be in the future

Choosing a college should be the student's decision. Parents should be supportive of whatever is going to foster the student's learning abilities. Campus visits are imperitive. A student should know what programs the different colleges are most notable for and compare that to their education & career goals. When you make your decision, the school itself will not determine your experience. The people will. Make sure you get involved and meet new people. Attend school events and join groups. But make sure you put your schoolwork first. You don't want to be the one failing all your classes.

Do not settle for a college because you think it is convenient or close to home. Research multiple colleges before making your decision. Visit their websites and read about student life and activites. Always look into scholarships that you may be eligible for and apply because by not exploring all your options you could be missing out on many opportunites.

Before choosing college one should choose his major, and this is going to be based on what he likes and what he is good at; one should never go for a major because his friend is doing it or because his parents want him to do it. Then, he should choose the university that has his major. When choosing university, one should consider what majors does this university have, the equipments and labs provided, the proffessors' level of education, security, libraries, attandance to this school, and finally the money and financial aid he will have.

Check out every little detail about a school; making sure to read the fine print. Do not leave anything out . Go so far as to even eat in the school's cafeteria. If you have the slightest question in your mind, be sure to ask more than one person who represents the school. Make sure you get the full story. Don't just go to students and counselors, but even try to hear from other faculty who teach.

Let the student make the choice. They are the ones who will live there and go to school there. If they made a bad choice, then let them learn from it.

When choosing a college, you have to look at all of the factors. Not only do you have to learn academically, you have to learn from the people around you. Look into the school's demographics when researching. Also think about the size of classes. Allow for a chance of group projects. You will learn valuable lessons from working with others. Having a social life is key to making the most the college experience. If you are miserable at your college, you will not want to stay in school. Find what makes you enjoy yourself and incorporate it into your schedule. All in all, to make the most of your college experience, research academics, social/extracurricular, class size, and even the town of the college. This will help you make the right choice.

Just look into all schools and make sure you attend teh campus...

Find out what you want to do in life and then find the school that has the best program for that degree. If your not sure then take a few tests to find out what kind of person you are.

Be sure to really look at your options. Don't go to a college because your friends go there. You want to be sure that you are going to end up somewhere you can be happy with your academics, as well as your social life. There are so many things you need to take into consideration; location, school size, campus involvement, etc. If you are unsure as to where you want to attend, then spend your first semester at a community college until you decide for sure on a four-year college you want to graduate from.

Touring the University is the most important part of choosing the right college. How highly ranked the college is isn't as important as the student liking where they will be living. Enjoying the environment you are in is what helps you survive and apply yourself during college.

Do your research and make sure you can completely afford all four years before you invest in a school. Look for internships and school sponsored jobs while in school.

To find the right college, I find it helpful to visit the college several times and to hang out with students there without your parents. This just allows you to get a feel for the college for once school really starts, so that there are no suprises.

Instead of scouring college brochures and hearing every college brag about all of it's aspects of greatness, try and do some deep research, such as going to the college's website and browsing through the directories. Look up anything from student organizations to see what type of students generally attend the school, even as far as looking up for the student's major related course syllabi. This can give a closer look at what really goes on in a university instead of simply what the school boasts to get people to attend. Although it isn't always and act of pure dishonesty, universities have a tendency to magnify their strengths and try not to mention their weaknesses. However, even if a student ends up going to a third or fourth choice college due to acceptance, financial issues, etc. keep in mind that no college is flat out "bad". Most any university will have extensive opprotunities for all majors it offers.

Some advice I would give parents about finding the right college for their child/student is to pay attention to the on-campus activities and the types of people that attend the school. If there do not seem to be very many people that fit your child's personality, they might not have a good time. Also pay attention to prices and quality of education. I would tell students to be careful about letting their social life outweigh their academic life. If grades are not good in the beginning, it is hard to make it up later on. Also, do not be shy. Talk to others about study groups and do not be afraid to attend activities where you might not know someone. It is great to meet new people of different walks of life. Live it up and make the best of it because you usually only get one chance!

Just have fun becoming what you want to become.