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I would advise parents to allow students to be more in control of where they decide to attend college. The parents are not the ones who are becoming students somewhere for 4 years, the students are. The students should look at schools with the mindset that they are going to be living and studying there for 4 years and they should be happy and comfortable. Also parents should not worry about the finances as much as they do. If a school is out of reach pricewise there are many options a student can take to be able to afford it without having to give up on the school they deserve. It takes more effort and isn't as easy of a process but the end result, the experiences, the connections, the opportunities, the degrees, the friendships, are far more worth it than someone may see when comparing that to the price of tuition. I would advise parents to let students be more in control of where they want to go to school and to not let finances get in the way of the student's dream and the student's future.

All college applicants should ask themselves two questions: "What would I like to do with my next four years?" and "What can I do with four years?" Of course, being unsure about what to study in college is perfectly fine. Look for a flexible and diverse curriculum. Chances are, you can switch your area of study while you are in college. But your subject isn't the only thing that matters. Would you prefer being surrounded by incessant bookworms? Would you like to be instead with people who enjoy both work and play in moderation? Would you rather consume these four years in pure ecstasy? Each college has its own personality, but different ways of life that deviate from "the norm" do exist. Talk with actual students (not orientation helpers) during campus visits to see if you would fit in with the school's atmosphere. Opportunities abound regardless of where you attend college. Find out if making connections is easy through the school's career center and faculty. With today's economy in recession, the diploma is no longer an end but a means. Take advantage of these four years to have fun and get connected with the real world.

First of all, start early and let your search be wide and inclusive. As you continue, realisticly pare down your choices and if you can, visit those campuses that you are really interested in. Make sure you participate and register for each college visited as this has some importance for acceptance. Look into both private and state schools as private schools may have the scholarship/grant funds to even out costs with the state schools, It also seems that if you are a very good student, and you apply to schools that you have a high chance of acceptance, those schools may want your caliber of student and you will receive scholarship offers. While this is a stressful time for both parents and students, students usually make the correct choice and wind up happy at the school they have chosen.

Don't base your decision on fear. Choose something that is challenging to your comfort and that offers programs and activities that you never thought you would be interested in. College is an opportunity to get away from your normal lifestyle and try something new.

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An undergraduate education gives students the chance to find themselves amongst people that think like them, while enhancing their understanding of the world today. It is hard for students to decide where they want to attend school because they do not know who they are yet. It is crucial to find a place where you feel at home and like you fit in. I don't think it is healthy for students to disregard the current student population when looking at a school.

The college search can become overwhelming, which is why it is important to keep your priorities in focus. Quite simply, what are the 3 most important things you are looking for in a college? Are you looking for diversity or something a bit more homogenous? A big or a small school? Far away or close to home? These are all things to consider. Sure, schools will try to shock and awe you with their great meal plans, new workout facilities and newly renovated dorms, but when you get down to it, these things are superficial and will have little impact on your actual college experience. For me, it would really be all about the diversity of the student body, the quality of the liberal arts education and the strength of the school community. I didn't have these focuses when I searchied for a college, yet I managed to find my dream school. These are just a few simple suggestions to keep in mind to make the school search a more fruitful one.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to be sure that you make visits to the schools you think you want to be at. If at all possible, take advantage of the "over night" program. It's important to feel and observe what goes on in the classes as well as in the dorms and the social life of each school. I'm a perfect example of that. I was admitted to a college in Pennsylvania as an above average student from high school. I did visit the college but never stayed over to experience all the "business" and such of that college. By the time the end of the first semester was near, I had fallen well below a 2.0. Now I don't know if it was because of the courses , the teachers, the lack of student life, or that I was living in a valley of Pennsylvania ( I grew up on the Atlantic Ocean). But all I know is that I researched Tulane more closly for it's student life as well as the majors offered and its geographic position . Wow , what a difference ; 3.7

GO VISIT. Tulane was at the bottom of my list and I already had my roommate picked out for UCLA. But when my mom made me go visit Tulane, I fell in love. I realized that education is about a lot more than your school's reputation and that going away could be the best decision to make. Go to a medium-sized school, and GO AWAY FOR SCHOOL. Also, decide to enjoy it. If you go in with a skeptical attitude and don't try to make friends or get involved, you won't have fun. But if you decide to take advantage of the present opportunities, things will work out and you'll have a blast.

You must find a place where you can thrive and take advantage of every resource that is given to you.

Give your self enough time and visit a number of colleges. Look for Financial aid possiilities. TAlk to current students about the staff to see how things get done. And it's gonna be a little bit of luck anyways.

Visit the school, and rid yourself of preconceived notions.

There is a lot of pressure on teens today to choose "the best" college that they are accepted to, regardless of if it is the right fit for them or not. The best advice that I could give to a student applying to college is that ratings and rankings are overrated- there is no way you can determine whether a school is the right one for you simply by looking at how it compares to others. College is a priviledge, and every school has limitless possibilities for success. The most important thing is to choose the school where you will be happy, because that is the only real way to ensure that you will be able to make the most of your time spent there. The easiest way to go about doing that is to visit the school itself. Seeing the campus and talking to advisors and students is the most accurate way to gauge the campus climate. Happy students make for happy parents, so parents should be mindful to place their students interests before their own personal ones.,when choosing a college, as well as in making decisions down the road.

Dont base your decision off of the amount of money the school offers you. I had a handful of friends that did that and most of them transfered after the first year because they were unhappy. Take the extra debt and give your children the best 4 years they could possibly have, thats what my parents did and I owe them so much for it. Also for kids, dont settle on a school, you'll never be happy. If you go and visit and dont completely fall in love, keep looking until you find that school that you cant NOT be at. It took my sister 6 visits until that happened and she had the best experience ever.

Do a lot of research and visits! Do not base your future college on where your friends have gone in the past, find somewhere that you truly feel a part of.

It is not about the name of the school or where it is located. Schools often can have deceptive and enticing appearances. They can be perfect in the books and you find yourself despising every minute of going there and wondering where your life could have taken you, had you decided to go with the school that didn't offer you the most money. It's about fitting in and finding your groove, and some schools don't even have a groove to fit into because people are too concerned with the nightlife, parties, and if you're going Greek or not. Find what fits and don't be concerned with where your friends are going.

Make the decision for yourself because that's what matters most at the end of the day. You will stay friends with people you are meant to and close proximity does not make it any more likely. Try something new if you have it in yu. It's a great time to adventure and explore. Being on your own is a wonderful experience if yuo delve in and go for it. You'll make new friends, find a job, have fun if you just try for the first few weeks and before you know it it's normal again.

I think that the college visit is the key to finding the right college. There you can meet the students who attend the college, walk around the campus, and attend campus events. You can sit in on a class and see the teaching style and class sizes that can be expected. No experience is more essential in creating a concrete opinion of a school. At this visit check out the clubs that are already active at the school. Make sure that there will be ones that interest you and join them. This is a great way to make friends. Also if you know what you want to do, talk to a professor in your field. See what advice they have for you about challenges and goals in that field. Don't view schoolwork as your enemy. Pick a major that interests you, so that your schoolwork will interest you too. Then dive in! Take on that research project that your professor mentions. If your happy with what your learning your experience will feel less difficult. Also, you'll be more happy to pursue things related to your major after college.

When choosing where to go for college, the two most important factors in your choice should be to visit the schools that you are considering and to pay attention to how much it's going to cost. The campus visit can sway a decision more than a ranking or a brochure. It's nearly impossible to determine what the school is really like without it. Cost is important too. If you are going to school to be a creative writing major, graduating with $75,000 in student loans just isn't worth it. It doesn't matter if you are at Yale or the University of Georgia, prestige and rankings don't nearly make up for the $650 a month loan payments. Finally, ignore the rankings. They are arbitrary and mostly wrong. The criteria is hard to live up to and if a university stops looking at the SAT/ACT, they fall right off the list. Katrina knocked Tulane down a dozen spots because they were closed for a semester, despite the fact that academic prestige was not affected.

Having transferred to Tulane University, I believe it is important to understand that if you are unhappy somewhere, it is ok to transfer and find a school you are going to be happy at. Also, as a student, take advantage of everything the college has to offer, such as tutoring centers, computer labs. Email your teachers with questions, they are there to help. The number one thing I would say about college, is make sure to go to every single class. Attendance is important and if you miss even one class, things are confusing and do not make as much sense as when your specific teacher is explaining it to you. The teachers are the ones teaching the information that will be on the tests, so it is important to seek help from them if you do not understand something. Also, don't forget to have a social life at college. College is about managing your time and figuring out who you are, so make the most of it!

You can do well at almost any school if you set out to learn. I'd recommend going to a smaller school where the emphasis is on small classes and student-teacher relationships. "Big name" schools with professors that aren't interested in their students aren't as great as advertised.

Make sure to visit college to make sure it is a good fit. If you know your area of study be sure the school offers it and that the department is good Know the make up of the students and faculty, the size of the classes, and academic help Examine the tuition and possible scholarships or financial aid opportunities in order to pay for school Join a lot of clubs freshman year to find the ones that interest you most Take part in a lot of on campus and off campus activities to get the most of your environment Take classes in subjects that interest you, such as dance, foreign languages, art etc just to see what they are like Make sure to get an internship Network with students, professors and alumni

I can not imphasize enough how important it is to research the academics and courses offered at the University you plan to attend so it is not a surprise when you do not receive the challenges or life experience you were expecting out of your College life, and ask students who have acctually attended the school how their experience was, they are usually more than willing to give a report both because they will be satisfied or will head a warning to not attend that achool. Then try to not let financing be a deal breaker go to the school you desire to learn and grow at, consider the loans an investment into your future, and stray away from considering the town or city you idealy see yourself in college at because that will open ones self up to the opportunity of disapointment in the College where they are.

Do not limit your options. Look outside of your comfort zone and do not be afraid to follow your heart. Do everything that you want, do not have regrets. And have fun!!!

Look for a place where you know you'll get all the support your might need. Everyone has different needs, so be careful to evaluate your own before you start your search!

One of the most important things to do while in the college selection process is to visit the school (at a time when school is in session). I was interested in attending Tulane, but when I went to New Orleans and explored the campus and the city, I immediately fell in love with what I experienced for that weekend. It is important to see the environment of where you could be living for months at a time. Although I did not do this, I think it would also be helpful to stay with a student for a weekend. Not only would one get a feeling of the surrounding area, but also get a general feel of the student population. One would be able to experience a social scene and get a sense of how the students of the particular campus are able to manage their work for the upcoming week.

Have fun! Enjoy the best four years of your life and find a place where you think you will learn, grow, and enjoy yourself.

MAKE SURE TO VISIT AS MANY SCHOOLS AS POSSIBLE

think about what you are looking for out of college

When I first started college many people told me to take a lot of diverse classes and seek out different kinds of experiences to figure out what I wanted. I ended up listening to my parents who thought I needed to pick a major quickly and stay with it in order to finish in four years and stay on budget. It turns out there is plenty of time to take a variety of classes and figure out what you want to do and still finish in four years. It's hard to know at eighteen or nineteen what you want to do for the rest of your life. You have time to explore--that's what college is for. Just relax and try to take in as much as possible. Another thing to keep in mind is that there are many great schools that don't have nationwide reputations. It is important to search for schools that offer the opportunities and experience you want but do not immediately come to mind. Looking back I wish I had looked harder for what I wanted in a school instead of just applying to a few schools that I already knew about.

Make sure you visit colleges you're interested in before applying. Spending a weekend there can give you a different perspective than just a daytime campus tour. If you don't end up at your top choices and you're not thrilled about where you're attending there's always some aspect that can make the experience better, courses you register for, campus organizations, jobs etc... But you can always transfer too.

To parents, I would say, let your child choose where they want to go. If the school they really want to go to is not as prestigious, and the one you want them to go to is, it is ultimately their decision. They are the ones going to school and it is their experience. They want to be happy, and not only make you happy. To students, this is going to be the time of your life. Choose somewhere where you can see yourself. Be open to meeting new people, talk to your professors, and have fun. Work hard and play hard. Find a balance and stick to it. You will succeed if you do that. Keep in mind that these friends are going to be lifelong friends. You will live with them, eat with them, do everything with them and it is an amazing feeling. Find your home away from home, and you will have the best four years of your life.

Pray about it.

In the search for a college, do not rely on tours and printed materials for all of your information on a school, but talk to real students you find on campus. When asking about student life, you'll get better -- and likely more accurate -- answers to your questions by asking students around campus rather than a university approved panel. In your search, use a college guide based more on student interviews than university handouts and statistics. To the student, once you enroll and move in, get involved. Find a club, a sport, or anything where you'll meet people and get involved in some aspect of the campus community. You'll make friends, meet people with similar interests, and get advice on classes and such from upperclassmen you meet. Also, if you live in a dorm, get to know your floor. You'll see them nearly every day of the year, so it's important to get along and knowing everyone will build trust and a sense of community. The sense of community in a club and among your neighbors will soften the transition to college life, and will provide friendships, support, and fun throughout your college years.

You need to understand your needs before you decide on a school (academic and social). However, I think as long as the schools you are considering fulfill these needs the student can make college a great experience. As long as one wants to be happy and successful and puts in the effort, they can be at any university.

Come to Tulane. You have nothing to worry about. It is an amazing school.

I would say that going out and visiting the colleges is probably the most important thing. I would let the student take a week off of school or so and go sit in some of the classes he or she plans on taking. That way, the student will get a glimpse into what freshman learning is at that school. Also, on top of doing the University-sponsored tour, go and knock on random doors in freshman dorms - that way, you can get a REAL look into what the dorm is instead of just looking at the nicest room in the building.

Make friends, study hard, and party hard.

The best way to decide upon a college is first decide how and where you want to situate yourself for four years. No matter how gifted or amazing the school you like is, if the weather or the people there are less than ideal for you you will hate it there. Figure out where you want to be; then aim for the best place you can!

go to a place with the kind of people and mentality that suits you. just because it suits your academic interests it doesnt mean you'll be happy there. with a thriving social and personal life your studies will become that much more insteresting and rewarding in the end. college is a time you want to remember for the good times, not for the amount of studying you did. thats what grad school is for.

Pick somewhere you would be proud of graduating from not somewhere you would just think would be fun.

I think that visiting schools close to the time of decision is important- visiting 2 years before you have to decide is not the smartest way to do it.

Tulane provides a rigorous academic program for those who are willing to take advantage of it. The professors are all brilliant and incredibly helpful, and it is easy to form personal relationships with them. The campus is absolutely beautiful, and every Tulane student exhibits his/her pride in the school on a daily basis. Housing, while somewhat difficult to get, is quite satisfactory. Meal plans are not terribly varied but the food has greatly improved in quality recently. The area around campus provides lots of different activities for all interests. While the social life at Tulane is very alcohol-focused, it's not impossible for students to enjoy themselves without participating in this seedier aspect of Tulane. For all its problems with the administration, the department of financial aid, the housing office, and student programs, the academics at Tulane more than compensate.

I would suggest that a student not be afraid to look at more expensive private colleges. They might find that the financial aid packages from these institutions exceed those offered at large public universities. Next, I would suggest that looking beyond his or her area of origin be considered. It is by moving away from those places, people, and things that are familiar that a person can discver what he or she is capable of as an undividual. Don't be afraid of failue. It is not the end of the world if you find that the first school you attend is not a good fit. There are worse things then transfering. That goes for courses too. Stretch youself. If somethig doesn't work for you, something else will.

You can analyze and consider your school choice as much as you want but in the end you just have to do what feels right. College is an important part of the next few years of your life and ultimately your happiness is the most important thing. Most people come to college unsure of themselves and change majors several times over the course of their college careers; unless you are absolutely sure of what you are going to do and are applying on the strength of a specific program, you really can only choose based on what feels like it fits. don't just apply to a bunch of schools that your parents want you to go to, college is for you and you have to choose for yourself. Also, you can read as many guidebooks as you like , but only visiting a school can give you a true sense of what it's like there. I recommend spending a weekend on campus and sitting in on classes before you make your final decision. I made my choice while visiting. After a few days on campus I didn't want to leave and now could never envision going anywhere else.

To really try and look past the "name" of the school. No matter how many people have heard of the school, the only way of succeeding after its all over is how much you've taken out of what you've been taught. Don't freak out about getting into college, everyone finds something right in the end. And when you get all the freshman year partying out of the way, get ready to buckle down.

Go with the school that you feeel most comfortable at. You want to make the most of your college experience and the only way you'll do that well is by choosing the school that you feel at home at. Thats the best advice I could give anyone looking at colleges now. Good luck!

Finding the right college takes more than having the necessary grades and G.P.A.. College is an experience and it is 4 (or 3 or 5!) years of life that is as important as any other, so students should take the time to find one that fits well. Although academics is the primary goal, life involves more than learning in the classroom. People learn from the friends they make, the clubs and extracurricular activities they join, and the new environment they are in, so they should make sure that life at school is one they will enjoy. Remember to speak to the professors because they will be important teachers (and giving you the grades). Speak to the students attending the schools and ask them what they like and dislike. Ask questions! Sit in on a few of the classes if possible. Base your decisions on more than academic prestige because it can be difficult to succeed at any college if someone is unhappy with life at school.

Follow your instinct and be sure to visit as many schools as possible. Don't judge a school by its superficial appearance or stereotypes because chances are it has so much more to offer.

You have to follow your heart and do what your gut tells you, that is where you will be the happiest. When you walk onto that one campus, you'll know. Best of luck and it will be amazing!