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Ask older people you know about their experiences, but don't get tied into the school that everybody goes to just because it's close to you (the University of Tennessee is that school for, well, my whole state!). UT would have been a poor choice for me, for my major, because while I would have gotten much more money to go there, I would be closer to all my friends (including my fiance), and my work load would be lighter, UT's music school can't hold a candle to UC's. Going to the College-Conservatory of Music at UC is going to pay off greatly for me when I look for graduate and doctorate schools, and it is making me into a much greater musician than I could have possibly hoped to be. Basically, do your research. Find the school that fits what YOU want to major in and not where every one else is going.

The advice I would give students about finding the right college is to simply go with your gut. Just choose the school that offers what you want. If it's not the right college for you, it's not the end of the world; you can always transfer, but you will never know how it's going to turn out if you don't try it. My advice about making the most of college involves two key points: balance and building relationships. I think balance is very important in life, especially during college because if you work all the time, you will eventually get burnt out. That leads me to the second key, building relationships. Relationships not only have the potential to be beneficial in the work field after college, but are also so important to a person's mental health. Make friends and have fun because although school is your main priority, everyone has to let their hair down and have fun too. Also, build relationships with your faculty; after all they have been through it all before and have some really good advice for their students. Parents, let your child make their decisions, but offer suggestions and help.

Start looking early, weigh all your options, pay attention to financial cost, look for well established programs in your field

Find a college that best fits your social, academic, and aesthetic needs. Do not let the size of your school hold you back from attending. Studying and work should alwatys come first regardless of your desires to go out. Work is only temporary and is vital to your future as a successful U.S. citizen. Put God, friends, and family before yourself at all times. A selfless person will be rewarded. You will do great and don't forget to go above and beyond to reach your dreams!

Start looking early so you have plenty of options. Once you find the right school for you enter with a positive attitude and an open outlook on anything or anyone you might encounter.

Find a college or university which is right for you. Don't make your final decision based upon where your friends are going or because it's where your parents want you to go. Choose a college in which you will fully benefit from. Yes, your friends and family are important, but remember this is your life and your experience. Therefore, choose an insitituion in which you will prosper, where you will make lifetime friends with people you wouldn't expect, where you will be introduced to things you never would have otherwise, where the professors and advisors make you their priority, and most importantly where you will receieve academic challenges and opportunities you wouldn't recieve elsewhere. Choose a school for you.

Coming out of High School I was always forced to have a my life planned out. I needed a college picked out and what my degree would have to be in by my senior year of high school. I started at Kent State University and decided that it was not the right college for me; so i moved onto the University of Cincinnati. I then realized that its not the end of the world if you transfer and are not sure what you want to do with your life, yes it is a pain in the butt to transfer but If I can get through it then anyone can. So my advice it to sit back and enjoy the ride, its called life!

I would tell parents and/or students that the best way to ensure your making the right decision when picking a college is to go on a college campus visit. Visiting a college really gives you sense of how the campus is layed out, what the dorms and buildings look like, and it also gives you a chance to meet some of the administration. Unfortunately, I never went on a college visit before I made my decision to go to Bowling Green State University. I feel that if I had the oppurtunity to visit the campus before I had made the decision I would not have made the decision to go to school there.

I would visit the schools that you are thinking of applying for as early as possible. I'm a tour guide at my school, and the earlier you visit the school, the less people you will have with you on your tour. Most tour guides love talking about their school, and if you are in a smaller group you will learn more because the tour will be more tailored to your individual needs. You will find out more information about the school that can help you in deciding what school you want to spend the next four to five years of your life at. It's not all about the schools academics. You grow intellectually, as well as emotionally at college. You want to make sure that you choose a school that has an environment that you will thrive in. For example, do you want to live in a big city or small city? Both have great schools, but they offer many different extracurriculars. I researched colleges, and then went and visited only those that were on my list. It was a very easy decision for me because I knew right away where I felt at home.

In my own words, I think you should just consider what makes you happy and not everyone else. You need to think about the pros and cons in a school. Start off by thinking about what you want in a college. Remember you pick the college the college doesn't pick you.

Try to talk to some of the professors before hand and see if you can find out what they are really interested in. If they put more value on their labwork than teaching then I'd think twice about attending that school.

I thoroughly recommend the 3 R's: research, research, research! Be educated on what each college has to offer: location, size, what the campus is like, what the people are like, financial aid options, major offerings, and special programs like study abroad and internships. Also research what YOU want. What size is preferred? Are you looking for a competitive or relaxed setting? Knowing what you want before you get to college and knowing which colleges have that are the best ways to find the perfect fit. Know what you're looking for and research, research, research, ALL your options until you find it. Finding the best fit will undoubtably make for the best college experience. Once you get there, all you'll have to do is get involved and do what you love!

Start with what will make you happy. If you are academically driven, find a school where you can focus. If you have strong morals, find a school where students and faculty value your beliefs. Try not to feel pressure. Sit with your family and decide what your goals are. Are you looking for a good paying job? Are you looking for challenges in character and integrity? Are you looking for companionship? When you find that school, be satisfied, but only to a point. Many students get to school and become overwhelmed and/or lose focus. Try making friends and getting involved in school curriculars that focus on your goals. Focus is important in every respect. As you enter the adult world responsibility no longer lingers over your present. Everything you do has an impact on your future from here on out. Try to be creative and friendly! Be open to new ideas but also conservative to your beliefs. And finally, please, please, please, don't worry about having fun! No matter where you end up, if you are doing what you love, fun will find you! Good luck!!

In order to have a hands on college experience a student should probably live at the dorms to learn how to deal with a roommate as well as getting used to living alone without your parents around which would prepare you for life after college. You should also join some kind of club or volunteer in order to meet new people, something I haven't had time to do. Also, if you can get an on-campus part-time job, 'cause having a little extra money never hurt anyone plus whenever you want to treat yourself to buying a cute blouse or some cool new iPod for getting good grades then you can afford to do it.

I would advise parents and students looking into college to also go on campus visits. They need to get the feel of each campus before making a decision because it saves the hassel of transferring if they decide they don't want to stay at the college. Good luck to all!

If given the chance: live on campus, take AP courses in high shcool, apply for EVERY scholarship you can find & are eligable for. Only live on campus if it is financially feasable and do research on the dorms so you know which one to request (some are run-down, constant "fire drills" while other are new and very clean). Taking AP courses in high school will allow most schools to give you credit for that course if you score well enough on the AP test but even if your college does not, most first-year classes will not go far beyond the AP material which means it will be a review of previously learned material and thus will greatly reduce stress for your first year. Finally, apply for every scholarship you can! Every bit helps and the more you apply for the greater your chances of getting money for college. It may be a pain to fill out what will seem like a never-ending stream of scholarship applications but it will all be worth it if you are granted even one.

I would say that you need to pick a school that you are truly interested in and that offers a good program for whatever area you want to major in. Although it is hard, you need to pick a school for your own good rather than a school that all your friends are going to. You should try to steer away from a school that has a party reputation if you only want to go there so you will appear cool to everyone else. In all you just need to follow your heart and go where you want or you will not enjoy your experience to the fullest.