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Make sure you listen to what your kid wants as far as school. Let your child pick the school and make sure they are really going into something they think they will stick with. Look into the schools reputation, and if possible speak with some of the professors or students that are already apart of the school, some time schools are given an "image" that makes it seem like it is a good school when really it isn't.

It is important for the student to feel comfortable, and really picture themselves going to school at a certian place for four years. It is important that the school has programs that really focus on the passions of the student, as well as being finacially realistic, for money is a hard burden to bare while trying to learn and grow.

Pick a school that you actually want to go to, rather than where your friends are going. You can always see them during the year, what's important is finding a school that's right for you.

Find a college that will bring out the best of your abilities. Universities that are passionate about teaching their students to become future leaders to take them to their own career path are definitely worth taking the time to educate your decision wherever you may want to go to learn what you love to do.

Definetley visit each potential college before you decide, it really helps get a feel. Make sure when you visit it will be a busy time when there are lots of students around so you can ask questions.

Find one that feels right from the very first time.

don't go somewhere just cause your friends are going there. you will make so many new friends.

The advise that i would give to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of it would be to test a lot of different colleges out and see which one fits the best before making your final decision. Visiting college campuses may take some time, but in the end it is more than worth it. Also, once you have decided on a particular college, be open to doing a variety of activites that you may never have even had an interest in before. If you live in the Dorm Rooms, leave your door open and go into other people's rooms as well. You may meet your new best friend in the most unlikely of ways. Volunteer and get involved with as many groups as possible and try them all at least twice. Do not believe people when they say that everyone is doing something, so you must also. That is a stupid lie and not everyone is doing things that their parents would disapprove of. There are plenty of groups to join on campus that will afford you great opportunities without making you compromise on your beliefs.

The most important advice to parents is to let their student pick the university that they want because it is their future and the parents can worry about how their student does later on and if you don't let them do things on their own they will turn out to be a kid that tries to stick the dryer sheets in the lint tray. To students it is important to pick a university that is best for what you want to do in your life. If that happens to be party then pick it, but do your family a favor and don't make them pick up the tab for your partying habits. It is fun and if you so choose do go out with your friend, but you ultimately need to remember what you are there for and that is to better provide for yourself and your family one day and not completely hate your job. So stay forcused and most of all don't skip class!!!!

visit several schools before making a final decision, and see if you can attend a drop in class so you can observe class size and enviroment.

The main reason to attend a college is to expand your knowledge on a specific topic. Your first step is to research who offers your interested topic and if you can major in the same subject. You will also want to find the ranking of each school for this subject. Next, you will want to narrow the schools by choosing its location. Would you feel better staying in state or be adventurous and go to school farther from home? Price is a big concern for most students. Are you able to afford the school(s) you've researched? If not, check the scholarships the school(s) offers. Take trips to the schools when they offer campus tours. Spend a couple days in the town and see if the environment and people around the school are perfect for you. Last, you want to talk to people who have attended these schools. They will be able to give pros and cons from first hand experience.

The most important advice I can give is to tour the campuses you're interested in. I was completely set on choosing one university while I was still in high school, but as soon as I came and toured the campus I currently attend I was sold. I would also suggest doing as much research as possible on the school(s) you're interested in. Make sure each of the schools you plan on applying to has the program(s) you want to enter and any extra curricular activities you may be interested in. Also, if possible, meet an potential professors you will have. I attend the music school at my university, and I meet with the professor of my instrument at least once a day. If we didn't get along, I wouldn't have been able to continue at this school. Finally, make sure any college credits you already have will transfer to your chosen school(s). Not all credits transfer, and not all schools accept them.

Apply yourself! Not only once you are in college, but before you choose a college. I only applied to one school, because I really didn't want to go to a university. I come from a poor family and I knew we couldn't afford it. So I applied to the cheapest 4-year university in the state, at the request of my Mother. I ended up getting some scholarships and grants I didn't plan on and ended up being able to go. I didn't think it would make to much of a difference in the university I attended as long as I went. But I would learn through experience how much universities, people, towns, and places differ. I always wonder what college's I might have been accepted by and who I might be today if I would have gone to a different university. So my advice is easy, apply yourself!

College is fun, but don't forget it is a job. Just because you are not living at home, doesn't mean you are not an adult. The point of moving out and getting an education is to become a productive part of the community. Its ok to have fun, but not at the expence of your education. I spent 5 years of my college education messing around and I wish I would have taken it more serious. Instead of compleating my masters right now I am still woring on my B.S. Partying and drinking seems to be a right of passion for college students, but you need to realize that you got the rest of your lives to do those things. Remember, once you burn your GPA, it is really hard to bring it back up. Enjoy college, grow up.

Being a senior in college I can honestly say I have a multitude of knowledge of the undergraduate program. I believe have made the most of my time here at UNC, but there are some words of wisdom I wish to share to future students of any college. First, take as many classes as you can! For most schools it costs the same amount whether you take 12 credits to 16 credits ? there is no reason to only be taking 12 credits. The time you have for you undergrad studies is very limited and I believe in getting the most out of my dollar and truly getting as much education as possible. Finally, love life and live positively. This bit of advice goes to anyone in any stage of life, but I believe these words can improve the quality of your life tenfold. A positive attitude in your academic career could be the difference between an ?A? and a ?B? and of course you will be a happier person. As one of my professors once said, ?What is the point of life, if not to be happy?? I wish you the best of luck to your educational future!

Get involved and start out in the dorms.

"Some of the best years of your life..." College is a time to learn and to live. Be excited! You are about to enter an incredibly valuable part of your life (and not just because you're getting a degree). College, in my experience, has been a time to not only discover my passions through my major, but also in my "fun" classes that I've taken, the organizations I've been involved with, the friendships I've made. In brief, my advice to you is Don't be shy! Take every opportunity you get. Why not ask? You would not believe how many people don't ask about that job, scholarship, internship, date... Try something new - that indie cinema, new restauraunt, a pottery class (yes, even if you're a Math major)... Study for your tests, but just keep in mind that it's not life or death. Green cards to closed classes can be your friends (again, why not ask?). Oh, and don't forget to call home and say hello from time to time.

I would advise students to always go to class no matter what other fun things there are to do, join some club on campus that is related to the degree you are seeking and get to know your professors; they are the ones that will be able to deside if you deserve a second chance or extra help if the time comes. Go to school for something you love because if you dont you are just wasting a lot of time and money.

College is a lasting investment in a person's future. Therefore, the selection of a college cannot be made on a whim, nor should it be made by one person alone. A collaborative effort must be made between the prospective student and his or her parents to ensure that the best-valued college within that family's price range is selected. I believe that it is important to visit any college that you find compelling! How do you know you will want to spend several years of your life in a place that you've never been? Meet people, explore the community, and sit in on a class in the field that interests you. Experience all of the colleges that interest you, and you will make a better educated decision. Plus, life in the new place will be much less of a shock if you've been there before. Once in college, don't forget to have fun. You are not only in information intake mode. You are learning how to funtion with like-minded individuals who have an endless spectrum of interests, backgrounds, and stories. Learn from your faculty, your peers, and your community and college will be great!

Well obviously, you want to attend the college that fits to what you want to do in life. Make sure your college offers your degree. UNC is an awesome college to attend, and if you're are not sure what you want to do yet, this university is a great place to start out at. Do not attend a college because your friends or girlfriends are attending. College is about making new friends and experiencing new things. I highly recomend joinging a sorority or fraternity, it really helps out with meeting new people and becoming involved withing the school community. If your school has a lot of pride, try to attend the athletic events, they are the most fun. LIve on campus your first year you attend school, and try to live near campus your remaining years. You're only in college once, you should make the best of it. Keep your social life and academics seperate, it is very difficult especially here, but you go to school to learn and get a degree so don't party too hard.

When deciding the right college, one of the most important decisions, i think, is the quality of eduction the university offers and whether or not it is well known for the major you are looking to go into. The main reason I chose University of Northern Colorado is because they are one of the top teaching colleges in the United States. I am receiving a great education here and look foward to the business opportunities my degree here will get me, however, I wish the university had a little bit more school spirit. I think it is important to pick a school that you are proud to go to. I also think school spirit helps students to get involved on campus and want to be a part of things. It also makes campus a fun environment and a great place to be. Lastly, I would look at the area the campus is in. Make sure the town or city can provide you with what you need and places that you enjoy going to. It also helps if it looks similar to home, because you can easily get home sick when first going to college.

In the hunt for the best college one must ask themself a three part question. One, what is the college known for when it comes to academics, and programs offered? Two, what is the school known for in the way of its sports program and or social life? Three, based on the frist two answers what so you want to accomplish, not just in school but out of school. Students should take time to research the schools on their own and not just go where everyone else is going. To make the best desions themselves, and not do what others want. To make the most of your college experience just remeber one thing ninety percent of life is just showing up. So show up to your classes, show up to social events around campus, go out with your friends, just live your life to the fullest.

When trying to find the right college, students should definitely make the decision for him or herself. While having input from trusted adults is incredibly valuable, the student is the one who will be spending the next 4 years there. Deciding which college to attend is the first step to a lifelong career, a life that the student must live, and therefore, should be not just satisfied, but very happy!

I would advise parents and students to make several visits to the universities prior to making a decision to make sure the phyiscal enviroment of the school is at least pleasing.

Something that I was told alot when picking a college, was that it is ok if you don't get it right the first time. The first college I picked because everyone else liked it. I wasn't very happy there but put more, focused, effort in picking my school the second time. I am now a student at a college that I didn'te even apply to the first time, and I couldn't be happier with all the experiences I have had here. I don't think I even knew what I was looking for, as a senior in high school.

The most important asset you can bring with you when entering college is confidence along with an open mind for new things. Try things that may be new or different to you and it won't matter where you end up deciding to go because you will be able to make the best out of any situation. Being confident in a new environment is also very helpful. If you can be comfortable with who you are and with what is important to you life in general will be easier for you. Just maintain a positive outlook and really take advantage of this great new experience that you are about to embark on.

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I think that a smaller school is perfect so you are never late to class, all classes are really close to each other. Make sure you call your children a lot because they start to feel very lonely and ask them about their school work. Be pretty tough on them when it come to grades and remind them that you are paying for this so its not like high school.

The important thing to remember about college is that it's all about preparing for the real world. Parents, let you kids choose their own path and if that path is close to home or off on another country, let your sons and daughters follow it. Don't pick the school with the best football team or the most prestigious background. Your not going to pick your future home on the pro sports team or how prestigious your neighbors are. Smaller schools give you the same quality of education for much cheaper. Students, when you go off to college: experience new things, go out to parties, be responsible, try out for intramural sports, go see huest speakers, listen to new music, engage with people you didn't grow up with. That's what the real world is about. Figuring out how your going to afford what you need, working hard, meeting new people, getting along with colleagues, staying fit, learning new things, experienceing different cultures and ideas... that's the essence of the collegiate experience. When the time comes, pick a school that fits you, and if you can't find one, go with the one that just feels right.

Senior year causes a lot of pressure and is a time when you are making a lot of major decisions. Be sure to apply early so that you can allow yourself enough time to make the best choice. It is best to choose a school that will fit your personal and academic needs. It is not wise to choose a school for solely academic or social reasons because to suceed on a college campus you need to be able to be comfortable in and out of the classroom. It is also beneficial to take a tour of all or most of the schools you apply to. Being on the campus lets you get the feel for if you were an actual student and if you could walk here on a daily basis. Parents should allow their students to take on responsibility but at the same time be willing to help out when the student is overwhelmed. My mother spent a lot of time looking for scholarships and I filled them out. You don't have to do all work but shairng some would really help out the student. It is important that the student and parent work as a team.

Choosing the right college should not be based on where your firends are going to attend college. You need to focus on what is going to be best for you both financially and your needs and future goals. Although college is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you want to have fun, remember that education and learning always should come before going out with your friends and not accomplishing what you need to get done in the the classroom. Get involved with your campus and campus activities and be a part of something. By doing so, you will be able to meet some great people and enjoy friendships that may last a life time. Be friendly towards everyone regardless of their differences and you will also be able to meet students who come from a very different background than yourself. In the end, always remember that college is setting you up for your future so make sure that you are studying something that you enjoy instead of focusing on the material aspects that a job can bring you. Strive to succeed in your studies and relish the college expereince as it will be one that you will never forget!

Parents and/or students should meet the teachers that are at the college to ask question and get advise. If students are informed ahead of time then this would illiminate problems and confuse during the school year while attending. Enroll in a college where people do care and are willing to go the extra mile in order to avoid unneed stress and emotional problems.

To get the most of what you want and to excell in your program review all of your notes once a night every night!

make sure to visit all or most of your choices before you decide. I didn't have that chance, since I lived in Virginia when I was looking to transfer. If I could do again, I would have gone to Colorado State

Follow your heart, get involved, and make a difference! In choosing a school, go where you feel most comfortable. Sure, the obvious factors like your intended field of study, financial situation, and hometown are going to have a huge impact on the situation, but when it comes down to it, no matter who you are, you don't want to spend 4 or more years in a place where you feel uncomfortable or out of place. Chemistry between you and your school will be essential to your success. Then, once you're livin the life as a college student, GET INVOLVED! There is no easier way to insure unhappiness, low self esteem, and even low grades than sitting alone at home every night. A happy, involved student is going to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally. Simply making new friends and helping your school can do wonders! And finally, make a difference! Once you find something to be involved in, go with it! Give it all you've got and show the world just how much it means to you. Don't stop at your campus or even your college town...take it all the way! College is amazing!

Start early. Keep your options open. Look for schools that not only have good programs for what you want to study but also have good programs that support your hobbies, beliefs, etc.