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I believe college is what you make it. If you go in with a positive mindset and if you take it seriously enough, things will work out for you. If you don't know what you want, go to a big college where you have a lot of programs to choose from. I would say try everything, with in reason. Try a science class just to see, try a dance class, try to work for the newspaper or the radio, try to make friends with everyone on your floor. Then on top of that, I would suggest you work your tail off. Don't make the mistake of going crazy just because no one is watching you. Take the work seriously, go to class, take notes, all that good stuff. It's scary and tough at first but once you get into a groove, life beings to make a lot of sense in college-world.

Have a good idea of what you want to get out of school, whether academic, athletic, social, etc before you apply and choose the school for you. Do a lot of research on the schools you choose so there are no surprises when you get there.

Look around a lot, ask other students who go there what they think!

While academics are obviously important, the school's social life is everything when it comes to what your experience is going to be. Many schools offer advantages that another cannot, and more impressive r?sum?s will be important in these tough economic times, life is too short to be miserable for any portion of your life. If you won't be comfortable in a school where everyone is "stuck-up" and super-focused on school, then don't go there. A lot of my friends scoffed my school (University of New Hampshire) because it is where many of the students from my high school attend. They went for schools with ?better? academic programs. That?s fine, if that is what you want. However, some of them are unhappy though with the size of the school, or what the social scene is like. The sad thing is, from what they say, they would be happy at UNH. It has what they are looking for, but they neglected it because it wasn?t deemed ?good enough.? I feel like that is very unfortunate that they missed out on the great experience that I am having, because of one pre-conceived notion.

If I had to go back and do the whole college search again I would have done things differently. First I would suggest that people start figuring out where they might want to go in the country junior year. From there you can look at books with college information pertaining to the certain location that you are interested in. I would use those books and other resources (internet, magazines) to figure out which of the colleges in the location you like has the best programs in the major you wish to pursue. Once you have located those school you can go from there and figure out what size, social life, sports, and housing you find important in your quest for the perfect match. I would also say you should apply to every school you like and a good amount of one reach schools, people get lucky everyday why not you. I know that the applications are long and tedious and expensive, but you only live once in life and for most people you only choose one school. Why not make that one school the best fit possible, I'm one of the lucky that found a school they really love.

Have an idea of what you want to major in and the type of weather you like. I knew both of those and knew which school I wanted to go to the moment I got on its campus. If money is an issue then also keep that in mind and look for financial aid/scholarships. Do your research about all schools of interest and do visit most of them.

Take your time. Get your finances in order. Manage your money. Use your time wisely. Be social, enjoy all that the University has to offer. Make friends for life and share some of the best times you'll ever have. Work hard, Party Harder.

Make sure your child has the right attitude about it. Right from the beginning, I joined a pre-orientation community service group that got me engaged in my community and helped me make friends. Some people there became best friends and now roommates or started relationships. I became involved in a community service club on campus and am now President. Whatever you decide to do on campus will change your experience. Some groups are obviously about drinking, and that's a personal choice. If possible, join the honors program; classes are smaller and more interactive, but not very difficult (if you've taken AP courses in high school, that's my standard for very difficult). And whether or not you choose to live there, the honors dorm is a good place to get a dose of intellectual socials. I watched Wall-E there recently and it was followed up by a discussion on the film's themes and its commentary on American society. So go wherever your situation and personal preferences best fit and take an active role in deciding what you want out of your college experience because here you're responsible for yourself.

Do a lot of research. There are thousands of schools out there. Make sure you study abroad. It's cheaper to study abroad than most people think. Push yourself into groups that interest you. If you go into college Undeclared, student organizations are a great way of getting a feel for what types of fields or what types of skills you would like to pursue. Take control of your experience. The time passes very quickly and you want to make the best of it.

Finding the right college for any student is a completely personal choice. The student will most likely know what the right fit for them is once they experience the lifestyle and energy of a campus. Parents can't make the choice for their child, friends can't make the choice. It is entirely up to the student and the place they feel will offer themselves only the best education and environment for what it is they are seeking to get out of college. The experience also extends beyond the classroom. It entails the type of people you meet, the situations you may find yourself in, the opportunities offered to you to expand your area of comfort through programs like study abroad or extra curricular activities, the list goes on. There are so many aspects that go into finding the perfect college match for each individual, but the in-depth search process will be well worth it once you arrive at the school that will help transform you from a dependant young adult to an independent intellectual ready for the adult world.

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Visit, Visit, visit. The more you visit, the more you see about a potential school. And talk to current students, not just paid school employees.

Research. I would say it might even be a good idea to take a year off. Grow up a little, figure out what exaclty you are looking for. Then you would have a better idea of what type of school you would like to go to. If that isn't going to happen then research. Try to come up with what type of environment you would best like. Look at all the clubs/organizations/values of the school and see how they can best fit your needs. Also take into consideration what you can give back to the school. What can you bring to the table? How can you better the school? That way you can feel really apart of the school, by being able to give back.

Finding the right college can be a hard thing to do. My advice to parents and students would just be sure to find the school that you think you would fit in best at. Look at the fields of study, extracirricular activities and type of student that would normally attend that school. If you feel like you would fit in at that particular school, then you probably do.

Take school seriously. Make sure you have fun and find ways to release stress but it's so important to keep your grades up. Looking back I wish I had studied a little harder or maybe read that chapter in the text book one more time. College is such a large investment, and I do mean investment, that the only way you will help ensure that you're making enough money when you graduate to make that investment worth while and earn a reasonable return on that investment is to get the grades which in turn will lead to the great first job. Be competative, study hard, and have fun when you can, it truely is the greatest time of your life.

An informed decision is the most powerful one of all. As such, I would tell students to do their research. First make sure the schools you are looking into have the major you are considering. Then try to find somewhere you can see yourself waking up every morning and really enjoying. Visit all the schools you are really interested in, it is certainly the best way to get a feel for what they are like. Instead of just taking the tour, make sure you hang around for a little bit afterword. Talk to the students, and find out what it is really like to be a part of that community. In addition, don't let anyone influence your decision to apply to certain universities. The decision you make must really be your own. Once you finally make it through all the applications it becomes time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Try and make the most of all the freshman activities the school offers and join the clubs that really interest you. Don't be afraid to try something new or random, college is all about finding yourself by exploring who you can and want to be.

Finding the right college and making the most of a college experience can be an overwhelming task. I would advise parents and/or students to research the vision and mission of the prospective college. Students should assess whether or not the vision and mission are aligned with their personal learning philopsophy. Additionally I would encourage them to spend time mulling about the campus and listening to the "language" of the college. In other words, much can be learned about the general milieu of a college from interacting with the ideas of the campus community and entering the converstations of the community. The student would then be able to determine if this a a community in which they could thrive. In respect to the physical location of the college I would encourage students to assess the proximity of the campus to extracurricula activites that the student may be passionate about. Students need an outlet to release stress and anxiety and often times this entails leaving the campus to pursue activities that are meaninful to them. Being able to access these venues is an important consideration when deciding where to invest both the students time and financial resources.

The most important thing to remember when you are choosing a college is that whatever decision you make, you can always change it. I am currently a student at the University of New Hampshire, but at the beginning of the semester I decided to transfer to another school, Johnson and Wales University. I love UNH, when I visited the campus during my junior year of high school, I looked around and thought, this is where I belong. The campus is beautiful, the students are bright and friendly, professors are inspiring, the school is overall charming. As a high school student, it was exactly what I wanted, about three hours from home, it gave me the "college experience" I craved. After about a year here, I realized that the degree program I was enrolled in wasn't what I was looking for, so I started to look at other options and realized that a school I had ignored because it was in the city, and too close to home, had a program that fit my needs, JWU. I now realize I can make the most of wherever I am, so no matter where you go, remember to keep you options open.

Advice that I would give to parents and students trying to find the right college is dont rush things and look around. Your first choice may not be the right choice and going with a different school may be the best thing for you. Also school is expesive so take it seriously, you have time for a social life but school always comes first. You may struggle at first trying to juggle the thrill of college life but always stay focused on why you're in school to begin with. Learning is the best thing about college I've found out and its the most interesting. Meeting new people will come and you'll make friends in school for the rest of your life. They help you through some really tough times and they're there for you all the time. Time management is key to making college the best experience of your life.

Attend a college visit and know exactly what kind of school you are looking for. Chose a place that you feel comfortable in, its always good to go outside your box and go far enough from home where you are not tempted into running home, but close enough to be able to visit at a decent cost.

The advice i give about finding the right college is talk to your high school guidence counciler about any questions you might have. During highschool there your number 1 resource when getting started. Get as many brochures as possible from any school your interested in. When narrowing down schools it is very important to look at the cost of the school and its financial aid. What i did was create an excel sheet comparing the prices of all the schools i was interested in and then narrowed it down to the ones i could somewhat afford. For making the most of your college experience the best thing to do is stay positive about everything. Avoid arguing with your parents, they love you and just want the best for you. Constantly getting mad at them will get you know where and hinder your ability to have fun in college. Try to be involved as much as you can. If you don't play a sport try intermural sports or join a club. Always keep in mind that you don't want to graduate thinking you could of done more!

It is importatnt to begin college with an open mind, full of ambition, and an attitude that prepares you to take advantage of opportunities that will lead to a sucessful future. Sucess, that not only includes education, but personal growth. Staying involved with the professors in order to learn and gain experience within your field of study, is an important step to becoming aware of everything the school as to offer. Taking the opportunity to participate in clubs or other activities on campus offers time away from class, a chance to learn from other students, and is community involment.

When it comes to choosing a college, a lot of high school students (and their parents) tend to pounce upon the Prada and Gucci schools - the designer schools like Harvard, Princeton, and UCLA. I think people tend toward such schools because they don't want to have to answer the question, "Oh, what school is that?" when asked where they plan to attend. This is an unfortunate approach to the process of choosing a school. The things that truly matter when deciding which school to attend is the sort of education it will provide, whether it offers extracurricular activities in which one has an interest, and (of course) how the campus suits the student. This will hopefully ensure the prospective student's happiness and ability to "make the most" out of his or her college experience. Then college will not be a waste of money, but an investment which results in a student's growth and maturity. Choosing the right school doesn't mean choosing the one that looks best; it's choosing the one that feels best. Can a designer outfit really beat the comfort provided by a pair of well-worn sweats?

Don't take on too much, but spend time exploring options that mean the most to you. Try classes or activites if you think that they will help you discover something about yourself or your passions, and be honest with yourself. If you have a dream, make it work, and pick the school that is the best fit for you, not what you think others would want you to pick.

My advice in finding the right school for parents and students is to really do your research. It is important to know what type of school you want to attend in order to get the most out of it. Take the oppurtunity to visit as many colleges as possible and ask a lot of questions like: Do most people go home on the weekends?; Is there activities to do around campus that are affordable?; What is the security like around campus and how are the dorms protected from outsiders? How is the food?; What are the usual class sizes? It is probably a good idea to ask these questions to someone who is not being paid to show you around campus or somehow benefits from you attending the college. Before or after the tour defenitely stop and ask a student who attends the college your questions because you will get real answers. The best thing about college is that it is a new start and there is so many new people to meet, so don't go home too much your first semester because you will miss out on some great oppurtunities!

Picking the right college is one of the first importent decisions I had to make, and so it was very difficult for me just like it is for many other students. The most importent piece of information that I can provide for students is to be sure to pick a school that has a campus you feel comfortable with. I know plenty of students and parents first concern when picking a school is money but picking a school because it is the cheapest choice is not always what you want to do. I have witnessed plenty of students that chose the school with the most finacial aid over the school they dreamt of going to due to the cost, but once they lived at school they realized they were not happy with the choice they made. Being able to afford your school is importent but it is most importent to be happy and comfortable at a school you will be attending for four, five, or maybe six years. It is hard to do well at a school you are not entirely happy with so be sure to take things like location, size, and majors offered into consideration.

When it comes to finding the right college you need to consider what it is you want to gain from that college and what you want to contribute to back. I would start by making a list of criteria that you want your college to have. Then make a list of pros and cons of each college. I believe that it is imperitive to visit a college because websites can be deceiving. It is important to visit schools and to ask questions! Ask the tour guide any and every question you can think of, ask students for the inside scoop, meet with faculty of the major you plan on pursuing. If money is an option, and it certainly was one for me, considering the financial aid package offered to you is a good course of action. To make the most of your college experience you have to get out there. The first step is to meet people, get to know your roommates or classmates, get involved. Once you find your place, pursue the path you want to lead. Join a club, take a class that interests you. It is all about doing what you are passionate about!

Students need to go on tours and follow their hearts. If someone is interested in community service, then they should find a school with a heavy emphasis. You in the end should decide on what school is right for you not your parents or your friends. You should also study abroad, whether it is out of the state or in the USA. I learned more studying abroad a semester in London than my four years combined. Your life experience changes so much and you realize you are capable of things you never thought possible.

Choose where YOU want to go. Don't let your decision be influenced by your parents, friends or any other person.

Students: be involved academically. Its great to go to campus sponsored events at night but to get the most for your money talk to your professors. Find a professor who is doing work that you are interested in. Get involved in their research, which can potentially lead to your own research project as an undergraduate. Parents: Be supportive of your children's decisions. If they want to major in theatre, support them even if you don't think they will find a career in it.

I would tell students to definatley visit the school and ask yourself If you can really see yourself studying there. I origionally thought I wanted to be in the city but when I visited UNH, which was just a random school i applied to I absolutley fell in love with it and knew I wanted to be there.

It is important to look at the college you plan to attend ahead of time and pick one where you feel at home. If you are uncomfortable with your living environment it is very difficult to do well in school. It is important to do well in school, but is just as important to have fun on campus with extra-curricular activities and with your new friends. It is very difficult to do both if you are feeling out of place in your environment. Don't just go some where you haven't seen because it is likely that it might not be the exact place for you and you'll end up transfering.

When I first started looking at college, there were so many to choose from, I felt overwhelmed. I started my search looking all over the US and the world. But after visiting a few colleges in the area, I realized that unless I visited a place, I really had no sense for what it would be like to go there. My firmest bit of advice to any parent or student would be to visit the place they are considering before they make a decision. It is not only the place where you will get an education, it will also be your home for the next four years. When I looked around and noticed the diversity of students in their interests and thinking, the diversity in majors, and the amount of activities that went on around campus, I knew that I would be entering into an active community that cared about enhancing the students' quality of life. As I met with facutly that was encouraging and supportive of me, I realized that another part of knowing whether you would feel at home in a place would be to meet with the people involved in your major.

When searching for the right college i would suggest that students and parents discuss the location, academic quality and social environment of the colleges of interest. The location can be particularly important because the costs of in and out of state universities can differ greatly. The cost can also be determined by the reputation or size of the university, so that should weigh moderately on your choices. The quality of education should be the greatest determining factor of your search criteria. You don't want to attend a college that is expensive but has more of a reputation for being a party school with low academic credentials. Lastly, you will absolutely want to attend a college that has a diverse and stimulating social environment. Not only can it privide comfort and enjoyment, it can supplement the academic environment through discussion, group work and activities. Once you attend a college of choice, it is best for you to become fully invested in the social and academic environment. Experiment with a variety of classes early on to find a more specified field of study and become involved in activities that interest you the most in order to grow academically and socially.

To find the right school, I think that there's nothing more important than simply going to the campus and seeing how you feel. If you go and get a bad feeling, or you don't feel anything at all, then you probably shouldn't go there. Whichever school you chose should give you a good feeling. If you don't visit the school you chose before going there, you might like it, but if you don't, that's something you could have avoided by visiting it before applying. As for making the most of your experience, just try to push yourself to do well, but recognize when you need a break. Try to push yourself with classes that are in your major, but for General Education course, learn to take the courses that are interesting, but won't detract from your really important classes. You will make friends. There is no doubt of that. You will find people that have your interests, especially at a mid to large sized school. Don't worry about making friends!

My advice would be to go into your college experiences without preconcieved ideas of how you think it should be. Be available to change your major, the kind of people you think you like to hang out with and the kind of things you see yourself doing with your time. Being flexible helps you make the most of your college experience and really find out who you are and what you want from your undergraduate degree.

I would first tell parents and/or students to really keep an open mind about what schools you might want to go to. Do not limit yourself to one area and absolutely visit the schools. One of the most important things you can do is visit a school to see if you will enjoy yourself there. Also once you get to school, get involved. I am apart a few student organizations now and I love it. Getting involved on campus is the best way to make friends and have fun. You will really get to know your campus and appreciate it if you get involved. Lastly keep an open mind. You are about to enter into a community that will be filled with diverse people and ideas. Listen to all of them and learn from everyone, and you will do just fine.

In making your college desicion, the advice I would give is make sure the college you choose is the college you love, not the college your parents love or all your friends are going to. I would make sure it has everything possible to benefit you and that you are looking for. I would research what students do on weekends and how other students like the school. Being active in school is important too it can connect you with people you may have never met through classes under other circumstances. I would make sure teachers are readily available and encourage students to be in contact and make sure you do utilize teachers. Make sure your teachers know who you are, even in a large class they love getting to know their students and you will understand and enjoy the classes more if you know your teacher. Once in college, there are many opportunities, make sure you step out of your comfort zone and try a lot of new things!

Opportunitys are everywhere. Don't let them pass you by. Join a club. Join a sport. Be active in the campus community. Study abroad. Be open-minded. Have fun!!!

Be sure to visit the campus of the schools you are interested in, and if you have the opportunity do an overnight stay. Do not make a decision just based on the descriptions listed in college guidebooks or school sponsered tours and orientations. Remember the people you talk to at school sponsered events are chosen to portray the school in its best light. Take time to walk the campus and ask passing students for their opinion of the school to get a more honest and likely more accurate picture of the school. Sit in on a class or two, eat in the dining hall and try to get a better idea what it is actually like to attend and live at the school. Don't forget to check out the surroundings of the school as well!

My best advice is to research as many schools as you can and make sure you have different types of schools on your list to keep your options open. Make sure to visit each of the schools and try and take a tour of them all. This is where you gain your basic knowledge and see the school first hand, the setting and location can have a big impact on the students decision to attend or not. Once you are at school it can be intimadating with everything being so new, but do not let this hold you back. Take advantage of every opportunity that is offered. It is the best way to meet people and to experience new things or try something you have always wanted to do. Do not put things off until later because time flies when you are at school, if an opportunity comes along, even if it's just to say hello and meet someone new, take it because before you know it college will be over. Be yourself and try not to let anyone else tell you to be someone different or act differently.

Visit the campus on a tour, then visit it another day when a tour is not being held. Tours are always played up, often they bring you to the dining hall and have their best food available. Everything is made to look perfect. If you go randomly during the school year and walk around and observe you will get a real feel for what the campus is like. Also, look at how much it is going to cost and what type of environment you want to go to school in (city, rural, suburban, etc.)

Make sure you find a college that allows you to be yourself. It is easy to get lost in everything going around you and even the name brand of a university. Whats most important is that you find a place that feels right to you. Once you get there do not hesitate to get involved. There are always various clubs and activities to be a part of and they are a great way to meet people with your same interests. It is also a great way to experience something new and branch out.

During the college search, make sure you make a check-list for yourself with different things your are personally looking for in a school. That can help you narrow down the college list. Also, make sure once you've narrowed down your college list to about 4 or 5 schools, go visit them! You won't get any idea what the school is truely like unless you visit it. And don't be afraid to ask students and teachers what they think of the school there. Their first hand experience is probably the best.

Go to the college that academically, financially, geographically makes the most sense. Every college is a good one as long as you give it a chance and get involved. Getting involved is the key to enjoying and making the most of your college experience. Don't be content with the friends you make in your dorm. Branch out. Join clubs and athletics. Go to the school's football and hockey games. Just because it's not you prospective dream school, or maybe it is, doesn't mean you can't love it.

Dont settle. Find a school that offers what you are looking for.

When looking for the right college it helps to consider as many options as possible. Take advantage of campus tours and experience weekends to really get a feel for the environment. Talk to current students about their experiences. Getting involved in campus activities can enhance your college experience. Find a few things you are interested in but don't try to do too much that your schoolwork suffers.

Visit tons of campuses and find the one that feels like home to you. I am very comfortable at UNH but am glad that I looked around or I would be curious about other schools.

When you get on the campus that is right for you, you'll know it. Also, everyone dislikes their first few weeks of college, just stick with it and put yourself out there, you will meet some amazing people and have the time of your life. Don't take it for granted, 4 years goes by fast.

The best advice I think I could give to future college students and their parents is that even though people say to go in undeclared, don't. It is hard to apply to get into a major after you have come in undeclared. I went in undeclared and took classes for Occupational Therapy for the first two years because that is what I wanted to do, and when I was able to apply my sophomore year, they only accepted ten people. I was not one of them which made me very upset, and I had to search for a major that went with the OT classes I took because by junior year, you need to have picked a major. Unless you want to do undergaduate school in five or six years, I would suggest going in with a major even if you aren't exactly sure what you want to do. Also, don't give into peer pressure. Do what you want to do. There are so many different types of people that it is hard NOT to find someone you will get along with. Be yourself and do what you want to do. : )