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Visit the campus, talk to students, and sit in on classes. Try to get the feel of the school and when you get the feeling as though you belong... then that school is yours. It's a strong emotion when you realize that you have found the college of your dreams! The sense of pride that arrises when you say which school you'll be attending is incredible. In the beginning, it may be confusing and very much different from the juvenile years of high school; however, it is the time of new changes! You will meet amazing people, make friends for life, and learn of the endless possibilities available in this world. Try out new things! Step out of the box and be bold. College is the time to truly find out more of yourself because you are independent for the first time: away from parents and past restraints, you are truly free and will learn much about yourself as long as you pay attention. It's a start of a new chapter in your life, so enjoy!

Apply to a lot of schools and learn what you can about them from both biased and unbiased sources. Once you have done some reaserch, visit the schools and while you are on campus, try to take in the experience instead of hitting all the sights on your list like a tourist. Remember, you are going to be living here for 4 years. The school's atmosphere should be comfortable and you should be able to find a feeling of home while you are on campus. Give your decision some time but once you make it stand by it. don't even begin to considering transfering until after you have spent at least an entire semester at yor origional choice. Most importantly find a place that feels right for you...you'll know it when you get there.

I would tell them to take several campus tours before you enroll. Personally, I only took one campus tour and, luckily, that was good enough for me. However, if I had taken another, I would have learned more about the school before I enrolled instead of figuring everything out myself the first day of classes. College is only what you make it. If you choose to live your four years at a university stressed and depressed, that is the way it will be. If you decide to party all day and night instead of doing what you came there for, then there is no one to blame but yourself. Experiences are valuable, and you should cherish them.

It is important to not only go to a school that allows you to grow into what you want to study but, to grow in ways that will allow you to grow as an adult. Parents don't send your kid's to a school because it offers the cheapest tuition. The times are tough but it is not right to sacrafice your kid's education or future. Choose a school that interests your kid and allows them to grow into adults. To the students, you need to get out of the dorm and meet new people. It is important to socialize with others but also balance your social life with school. Remember that your at college to get an education, so it is important to focus on acedemics when it counts. Also, try to get involved with the school itself. When going to a big school it can become overwhelming but, finding a place inside the university can make you feel apart of it.

When it comes to finding the right college, my only advice is to go wherever it is you want to go. it shouldnt matter which one have the best programs or lowest cost. If you want to go somewhere, just go and do your best and do whatever it takes to get in there. To make the most of your experience in collge, there are only two things that I can think of. First, put great emphasis on your studies. That is the priority and it should come before anything else. After all, schools accept you on the basis that you can be a great student there and it should be your mission to live up to their expectations. Second, just get out there and have fun and mke friends. College without friends is no fun at all. Get involved in activities and be open and social. This is the place where you can make lifelong friends that you otherwise wouldnt have. In my first year I didnt do either of these things and it feels like I wasted a year so please focus on studies and be soical and college will be the best time of your life.

Take time to explore the undergraduate experience - find out what current undergrads say about the school environment, teachers, classes, and living. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that the college is a proper fit is to visit the campus when classes are in session. Stay overnight and sample a few campus social activities. If you are dead-set on a particular field of study, make sure that it is offered by your school. But still keep some room for change and growth - most students change their major multiple times before finally deciding. And don't rush! You want to pick the right school the first time.

Visit the college and find a place where the student feels comfortable. Also to the student: pick where you want to go, not where you feel pressured to go! My parents didnt want me to attend Michigan because of the financial situation. However I went and I am SO glad I did.

You have to make sure your personality will fit in with the type of school and make sure there will be enough to do to keep you occupied at school.

I understand that finding a college that is right for you can sometimes seem very difficult and stressful, but it really isn't. The first step that every student should take is to decide whether they want to stay in-state or out-of-state. Once that decision is made, the rest is a piece of cake! For example, if you decide to attend a college in Michigan, go on the internet and search for schools in Michigan that seem like a good pick. And finally, visit all the schools that you are interested in. After these visitations, it will be very easy to finally choose the right school. Visiting campus will give you the chance to explore the learning community and decide if it is right for you. It is crucial to not forget that you are in college for one good reason and that is to further your education. For this reason, I recommend to take advantage of all the resources that your school provides. If you need help, go to office hours or ask for a tutor! Your professors want you to succeed, but everything is in your hands!

Choose a college that is known for many different areas of study. That way, the student will get a great education in whatever field he or she chooses. Also, make sure the school has plenty of extracurricular activities available. Involvement in these activities yields friendships, cultural acceptance, social skills, and more experience for a job application.

Students should attend a school where some of their friends are going so that they will be able to make a smoother transition to a postsecondary institution.

To find the right college, I would recommend that students visit the schools they are interested in and talk to current students. Try to set up a visit where they stay overnight with a current student so that they can get an idea of what classes are like, the dorms and cafeteria food, and the social aspect of the school. This will be very helpful and will give them the best idea of what that college is actually like because it's through the eyes of a current student. Doing tours aren't as helpful as the schools make them out to be because they only show the best parts of the campus. Also, I recommend going to extracurricular activities that the school puts on that a lot of students go to. This will give you a chance to talk to current students and see the type of activities that students are enjoying at this school. For example, go to a football game, a performance, or a rally at the school. These activities will give students an idea for the atmosphere of the school and whether or not they're interested in such an enviroment.

First of all, make sure that you visit the school. Sometimes it looks great on paper, but when you visit the school, you realize that it is not right for you. Also make sure that it has majors, activites, and clubs that you are interested in.

Do not discount the value of a school because you know several students who plan on matriculating there. Furthermore, do not make your college decision based solely on college ranking systems. BE ACTIVE! Hop on the internet and read blogs of current students, and email them with your questions and ask them about their experiences. College students by-and-large are friendly folk, and usually they like to talk about not only themselves (a favorite conversation point), but also the institution which they attend (the second favorite conversation point). Finally, as the old adage goes: "You can make a big school small but you cannot make a small school big." I initially wanted the small Liberal Arts College education, but have since been beyond pleased with class size at a large state university. Again, BE ACTIVE IN YOUR EDUCATION! Small, quality classes are your's for the finding, they just require the simple effort of...well, EFFORT!

I would remind both parents and students that comfort is a very important key into finding the right college. Parents should remember that how the student feels about a school is of utmost importance. Students should try to make their choice of school thinking of themselves, not of their parents and not of their friends. In regards to making the most of the college experience, students should remember to try to make the most of each day: attend lectures you think look interesting, join a club you think sounds crazy, introduce yourself to strangers, go to office hours and get to know your professors. Just as my dad always told me, "Work hard, play hard."

To the parents of a high school senior I would like to say, please let your child choose their own school. It seems to me that some of the most unhappy students I have met have no idea why they are at their school, let alone what they want to do after they get out. Choosing a college is a huge decision and it is the perfect time for teenagers to decide what type of person they are and want to be. As for the incoming freshman, I would say congrats on making it this far. Some people aren't even able to consider college and I don't think that is recognized enough by high school students. When it comes to looking for colleges I think it is important to look at many different types, small, big, private, state, near, far... even if you don't think you will like the campus, go in with an open mind because you may find yourself feeling at home in an unexpected place. For myself, I thought I wanted to escape the midwest and move east, but when it came down to it the burger eating, football loving UofM was home :).

If you are clueless about your major, a large university with many academic paths and extracurriculars may be ideal for exploring your interests. A big school can also be daunting. Mentors are a must. Create lasting bonds with an advisor or professor you like. Seek advice from upper-classmen; they are a goldmine of information?whether it?s concerning particular professor or class, the strength of an academic department, or where to get the best coffee on campus. If you know your major, look for schools that are strong in that department. Consider location, weather, distance, and, of course, cost. Visiting a school will give you crucial insight into its environment and culture. Remember: the name isn?t all that matters. ?Bumper sticker? schools like Harvard and Princeton, though highly distinguished, may not be the best fit for you. Choose a school that will challenge you and allow you to uncover your passions, not one that will make you feel inadequate. College is a time to discover who you are and how you can best impact the world. Managing your time well and building strong relationships--both professional and personal--are essential keys to happiness and success.

Making the most out of one's college experience is largely dependent on what a student chooses to do with it. I have come to learn that college is not just four years of studying and getting by to the next stage in life, but that it's an experience that changes you and helps to shape you in all aspects--not just academic--for the rest of your life. The most important thing about making a decision when going to college is if you have that gut-feeling that the school you choose will aid you in this process. Don't just base your decision on academics, but be cognizant of the community that you are inserting yourself into, because that will ultimately be one of the most important things that you will look back on and remember.

When I was finding the right college there were four main factors that influenced my decision. First would be to determine the colleges that provide the student's intended area of study. The distance from home and size of the school are two important factors for students to evaluate. Lastly, the student should look at what the schools have to offer for extracurricular activities and the surrounding area. These general guidelines to finding the right college assisted me in my decision to attend the University of Michigan; however making the most of a college experience is dependent upon different factors. In retrospect when looking back on my college experience, time management and my friends were the two most important factors. Time management is crucial for academics, both short and long term; managing assignments and exams every day allowed me to have time with my friends and avoid being overwhelmed academically. Since I knew my freshman year that I wanted to go abroad, I was able to manage my schedules each semester accordingly. Balancing friends and academics allowed me to be more successful and make the most of my college experience.

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Parents it is great to help your son or daughter research different colleges and universitie, but the choice should be your theirs to make. Support them with that choice and let them know you are there for them if they need you. This is their chance to move on with their life and make choice for themselves. Let them grow and discover themselve and their abilies.

Selecting the right college is not an easy task. Some students spend years deciding which school is the right fit for them. The best advice I would say is make sure the college or university you are looking into contains extracurriculars you would enjoy being part of. The average student has many hours of downtime, but the successful students are the ones who use this downtime to be part of groups, clubs, and other experiences. School and class can teach you only so much, but the lessons learned and experiences in many of the extracurriculars maybe some of best memories and teachers to some students. Everyone should be involved and that is why college is so great. College offers hundreds if not thousands of opportunities for their students. That is what makes college so special. College really expands ideas and experiences of each student. In my opinion, finding the right college is nothing more then finding the right extracurriculars. The worst thing one can do is not be involved, so find a place you are challenged not only in the class room, but in other aspects of your life aswell.

Choosing a college is without a doubt a very daunting task. There are countless options and hundreds of variables that go with each school. I would advise parents and students to sit down together and compile a list of what is important to you. This list may contain things like distance from home, size of school, majors offered, price, appearance of campus, extrcurriculars offered, etc. Once you feel comfortable with the list that you have made, take the schools that you are interested and grade them against eachother based in the qualifications you find most important. The scores will show you where your choices line up. When all else fails, follow your gut feeling. That is what I did and college has been the greatest experience of my life. I have made memories that I will never forget, friendships that will last forever, and in two years I will leave campus with a degree from a world renound university that will open up doors anywhere my life may take me. Best of luck!

Parents and students should be careful in choosing a college to establish to the greatest degree possible that the student and the college are going to be an optimal match. Prospective students must first evaluate what their priorities are regarding their ideal college. They should spend a great deal of time online investigating possible colleges and discovering which colleges might best meet their needs. Then, parents and prospective students should visit the schools which seem to be the best fit. Being on the campus, visiting the classes and speaking with advisors can give one an excellent sense of whether or not the university "feels right." One key in the entire search process, though, is to start the search early to make choosing the perfect college as stress free as possible. Once students enter the college of their choice, they need to make the most of their experiences by becoming involved in university groups, clubs, athletics, or anything else which interests them. They should also make the most of academic opportunities by studying hard. Students need to make wise choices always, keeping their future goals in mind, while pursuing their dreams with a positive attitude.

In the end, you must go where you think that you will have the most success. College is hard to pay for, but there is a way to make things work, so don't hold your child back because of money. Encourage them to explore every possibility. To make the most of your college experence you should make sure to study, but also leave time for things that you are truely passionate about.

In order to maximize ones college experience, they must choose a college that can offer them a plethora of activities and opportunities. In doing so, they provide themselves with the chance to discover who they really are in terms of preferences, goals and beliefs by having an open mind and trying new things. This translates into the student's ability to pursue a career that they know they will be comfortable with and, of course, enjoy. With that being said, money should never be a primary factor in determining which school a student attends. There is not a price that can be placed on the experiences, knowledge and skills one gains through higher education and the exposure to a diverse population of students and faculty. These are all tools that will surely enable a student to be successful in life.

When choosing where I was goingto attend college in the fall, I choose the school I thought I deserved and had worked hard for throughout my educational career. However, my mind was set so much on one school that I failed to acknowledge other factors. As soon as I started college, the importance of these factors surfaced and took its burdenous toll on me. The worries these factors brought affected my grades and took up every nook and crap available in my mind. Therefore, my advice to students would be to consider all factors that comply with attending college. When choosing a college, you should consider the cost and how you will go about paying for it, as well if your family has the means to do so. My advice would be that regardless of the school you choose, you will nonetheless recieve a degree. A student who graduates last in his class from Harvard Medical School still becomes a Doctor. The important thing is to finish school, give your best in doing so and be proud of where your hardwork gets you. A degree is a degree, it is where your drive and dreams take that is important.

Choose a college that is managable for you. It's better to have academic success at a lesser known school than to do poorly at a prestigious college or university. Also, look into the resources that the school has to offer you. After all, if you pay alot of money to attend college, you need to be sure that you can get the most out of it. In addition, examine the political spectrum at the schools you are considering, as it plays a large role in what views professors are expressing. Above all, choose a college where you know that you will fit in, and that offers activities and clubs or groups that appeal to you.

The advice that I would give to students and their parents is to follow your heart. If you see yourself being on a campus for four years and being happy than that is probably the right school for you. Michigan was always where I wanted to be. I came to visit campus and the feelings confirmed what I had thought. I knew as soon as I stepped on campus that I would be here for four years. Another piece of advice I would give i to make sure you know what you want to get out of the college experiment, whether it be a good time or challenging academics. Each school offers many different opportunities. The opportunities that you are looking for are very important to consider when looking at the college that you want to attend. The last piece of advice I have is to look at where this collee could take you in the future. The future is why you attend college. That means you need to consider this extensively before making a decision on the school that you attend.

I have never been a big football fan. But I do like the camaraderie and spirit which complement the sport. I chose to attend the University of Michigan because I felt as though I had missed out on a quintessential high-school experience: football. My high school did not have a football team. It was too small to field such a squad. Thus, Homecoming featured a soccer game. I thouht about college as a mulligan: whatever I liked or disliked about high school I preserved or changed. I wanted a football team and school unity. I found both at the University of Michigan. I am happy with my choice. I have had a great experience. All in all, find out what you want in a college (other than academics). Learning is so much easier when you enjoy attending your school.

I would tell parents and/or students to go with their heart and to think about their future. You have to choose a college or university that matches your personality and academic goals in order to reach your maximum potential in life. Also, be sure to take a look at their specialties and recognitions--determine what you may want to major in and then find a school that can best prepare you to enter that field after graduation (or best prepare you to enter graduate school to further pursue that field).

It is important to recognize that one's major does not make one's career. I would recommend choosing a major that correlates with one's interests and at University of Michigan, all majors have a strong emphasis on writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

The most important step in the college selection process is prioritization ? students and parents should decide which attributes of the college experience are the most important and rank them. These criteria must be adhered to; by doing so, both parents and students will be better informed as they begin to search for schools which fit the student?s needs and preferences. Once eligible schools have been identified, it is imperative that the student visits each. Without this crucial step, the student will have no way of learning the most essential element in deciding which school to attend; they will not know if the school feels like home ? if it feels like a place where they can grow, be challenged, develop relationships, and learn to learn. Without stepping onto a campus and getting a glimpse of what life there is like, students will not be able to make a completely informed decision about which school to attend. Finally, once the correct decision has been made, the student should take steps to make the most of their college experience ? they should be willing to step outside their comfort zone, try new things, experience new concepts, be challenged, fail, and most importantly, learn.

Some advice I would give to a parent or student about finding the right college is looking for what the college has to offer for you. You need to look at what you want to achieve out of college and what goals suite you. I would reccommend taking a tour of the campus and talking to students who attend the college to see if the college is right for you. In order to make the most of the college experience I would put yourself out there and get involved in activities around campus. It is a great way to make friends. Also buddy up with students in your classes. You can relate and get to know people better and also help you with your studying. There are many opportunities to take advantage of in college. It is a time to learn about yourself and grow up to be career seeking adults. College can be the best time of your life so make the most of it.

Tour every campus and which ever school makes you feel the most comfortable...choose that. It doesn't matter what kind of reputation it has because it will be difficult to succeed in a place that doesn't feel like home.

Visit every campus and don't be afraid to look around on your own, don't just focus your visit on the guided tour. Try and stay with someone you know who goes to the school if you can to really get a feel for campus life. Sit it on a big freshman lecture, that way when you actually have to once your a freshman they won't seem so scary. Honestly don't be afraid to go with your gut. Remember whatever college you chose will become your home. Once you get there don't be afraid to make friends or try new things. Let yourself get out of your comfort zone a little bit. Honestly just enjoy every minute you can because it really goes by too fast.

Follow your heart and go where you feel most comfortable after visiting. Once you've chosen a school, find a way to make a large school seem smaller. Join a club, or team or something. Attend as much freshman stuff as possible because everyone there is new and finding people with similar likes as you becomes simple.

It depends on the personality of the student and what their goals are but for the most part I would advise going to a bigger school if you're either undecided about what you want to do or if you come from a small town. It will not only open your eyes to new people but also experiences and also offer a wide range of classes to allow you to change your mind about majors if you need to or want to. Its good to make sure you test your limits a little when it comes to college and try to expand your horizons to reach your full potential. Its also a very good idea to stay in state if your state offers a school with the academic caliber you're looking for. The level of convenience staying in state offers is really irreplacable if it's at all a good option for you. Most of all, follow your gut, maintain your priorities, dont forget your roots, and have fun. Look for the situation and college you can picture yourself reaching your full potential as a person in and make the best of it when you're there.

Make sure to visit the school. College visits really serve as an eye-opener to what the campus life will be like because websites and brochures can only tell you so much. I only visited two schools, and I wish I had time to visit more. When you visit the college, take some time to walk around the campus, tour the dorms and the libraries, and interact with current students. Finding out about the academics of the school is very important, but you should be able to see yourself as a future student there. A lot of schools have campus weekends where a prospective student is paired with a current student to spend a night on campus. I strongly recommend this because it is like going through a trial period for a valuable item you are about to purchase. I think the experience is a lot more effective than simply taking a campus tour for an hour with your parents.

Visit each college and spend time there to make sure it is right for you. Parents, I know it's hard, but you have let go and lgive the child a change to visit the college withouy you. This is a big decision that should be made by you and you. Don't just go to a college because your friends are going or you like the colors, go because it is the perfect college for you.

Finding the right college could be one of the hardest decisions to make for a high school senior. The best way to find if a college is right for students is to plan a visit to the college; Possibly sit in a classroom and observe a lecture or attend a welcom weekend event held by the school. These are ways to get a feel for what the college campus is like. Parents, allow your children to choose where they want to go. Let your student venture out and try something new that will allow them to expand their intellectual horizons. Not too long ago did I hear the motivational speaker Calvin Mackie say ?The Greatest Tragedy in life is meeting the man or woman you could have been.? Let your child not have to go through that phase where they see someone that they only wish they would have been if they were allowed to follow their own dreams and not their parents. After all, college is more than financial circumstances, more than partying, and more than fraternity and sorority life. It is about seizing the moment that is at hand because every opportunity is an opportunity to another opportunity.

Don't choose a school based on where your high school friends are going and don't choose one based on playing sports. In almost every case, balancing intercollegiate athletics and a rigorous academic workload is next to impossible. Choose a school based on your likes and dislikes as well as your prospective career interests.

There are many factors that parents and students should consider and talk to each other about before deciding which school is best. One of the biggest factors is which major the student wants to go into and how good the school's program is for that concentration. Other important factors include tuition rates, distance from home, prestige of the school and ability for students from that school to have jobs after graduation, and the ability to become involved in extra-curricular activities. To make the most of the college experience, students should aim to excel both academically and socially. Aside from studying hard, learning, and earning good grades, students need to remember the importance of feeling connected and involved. I would encourage students to let go and get involved in whatever interests them. I know personally, I came out of my shell once I got to college and really got involved. I decided to take a risk and audition for an A Cappella group (I hadn't sung since middle school choir). I was accepted into Good News Christian A Cappella and since then, I've become the business manager. Don't be afraid to pursue what you love!

Make sure there is a bredth of both curricular extracurricular opportunity to fit any interest you may currently have. Your current interests will change and you want to make sure you can pursue anything in a friendly, driven, supportive environment.

When you are in high school, finding the perfect college is a daunting task. There are so many options and different pathways to take. Big or small? In-state or out-of-state? How am I going to afford it? You have faith that there is a university that is perfect for you out there. Start research early, arrange college visits, read up about classes, and ask current or former students about their college experience. Compare what you what to do after college to the classes your college offers that will help you reach those professional goals. Look at all types of financial aid. The best type of financial aid I've found has been the Michigan Education Trust because my parents purchased credit hours for me when I was younger, which are unaffected by the soaring tuition costs. If you don't have something like MET, look around for scholarships and financial aid. If after one year you decide that the college you've chosen doesn't fit your ambitions and personaliy, keep in mind that you can still transfer. College is one of the most important life experiences; put enough thought into it, but don't feel overwhelmed.

Go visit college campuses, attend classes, and talk to current students. Try to find a college where you know you will be academically challenged and feel comfortable.

The advice that I would give to parents and students about selecting the right college would be to just visit all the schools that seem interesting, apply to them, and go to the school that you think is the best fit. At any university, you're getting the same basics... You know that you will be getting a good education at any of the nation's top schools. But it's about the other factors, the dorm life, the extracirriculars offered, the sports, the diversity, that will help you choose your right fit. So don't discount all the stuff that doesn't necessarily involve academic schoolwork. Think about the other things too... they're just as important. Sure, one school might have a b etter reputation for academics, but what's the point in going to such school if you're going to spend four years of your life being miserable? Make sure you look at the school as a whole before making your decision.

There is no single perfect college for anyone and while this may sound harsh and pessismistic, it is actually an uplifting perspective. Each college will have its own pro's and con's, but there are a number of options for the "right college". I applied to 10 schools and was accepted into my specific major at 5 of them; I knew that I would thrive at any of those five schools. My advice to anyone trying to find the right college is to figure out what you want from a school by making a list of priorities.. Pragmatically ask yourself: what are the things I need in a college and what are the things I want? The needs take higher priority and the wants become valuable bonuses. Reference this list incessantly during the application process, especially after you know which colleges have accepted you. It will help you compare apples to apples and make a choice that will satisfy your needs. Once in college, making the most of a college experience is really up to the student-- no college will hinder a student's eagerness to learn and explore. Have faith that your college is the college for you.

I would suggest that students take into account that their interests will likely shift. Thus they ought to look for a university that offers a diversity of subjects and opinions. Look into the professors within departments which hold your interest to find differences so that you can truly explore a field and not only one aspect of it. For this you cannot simply look at how a school is rated, it requires real research. Secondly, do not be intimidated by the supposed difficulty of a university. It is always possible to succeed and the harder you are pushed the more you will learn - this is a worthwhile sacrifice and will make your college experience worthwhile. Still, you can always find time to enjoy yourself. Do not overload yourself with credits but instead look to extra-curricular groups, volunteering and internships.

It really doesn't matter if the school you go to was your top choice or not because as long as you put your 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort and focus into it, you will make the best of your years and gain the most out of it. It doesn't matter if you go to the best ivy league school and get horrible grades because you are not succeeding but it does matter and it is important that you are enjoying life and learning things at a school where you are earning good grades while balancing a social life. I believe a school's value is what you make of it. If you take full advantage of what the school has to offer then you are making the most of it and make smart choices.