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To find the right college I suggest looking for a school that will provide a good education and prepare you for the real world. There is not always going to be somebody there to pick you up and brush your knees off when you fall. You have to learn to grow up and take care of yourself by getting more and harder responsibilities. To making the most out of the college experience I suggest living on campus trying to go to social events as often as possible. College is usually where you meet your friends for life, and if you are never around the other people on campus socializing you will wind up wishing you had down the road. I am in my fifth year in college and stayed at home with my parents only because it was cheap. If I could do it all over I would take out the student loans in order to stay on campus and meet new people. Most people learn better by making their own decisions and learning from their mistakes, rather than taking somebody else's advice who as already learned from the same mistakes. Don't make the same mistake I did.

A university is where students go in order to prepare for their future in their choice of occupation. For most, it is four years of dedication to an area study and the desire to graduate in order to pursue dreams. Academics, social life, and campus atmosphere all play important roles for students. No student should attend a school that they are not comfortable at. A school should be choosen because of how well it will promote you later on in life yet also because the student can belong in their own environment. For four years of a person's life, they will spend it in a university. That needs to be spent well learning and enjoying college somewhere that an individual can call their own.

Def. visit a school, try to consider your major and follow your heart and you will choose the right place.

Picking the right college is a HUGE decision for a student. It is the next step in his/her life, and they do not want to wind up regretting that decision. For students, you should not choose a school just because your friends are going there. Their dreams are not your dreams, and their life is not your life . You have your own dreams, own life, and you need to pick a school that is best suited to excel you towards those dreams. When the school that is right for you comes along, you will know it! Make the most of it! The time flies! One minute you are experiencing walking into your dorm for the first time, the next minute, half your college career has past you by. Have fun... study hard... be real! For parents, support your child. This is their life, not the one you never had. Do not force your child to what you want, it is all about what they want. If they are old enough, wise enough, mature enough to live away from you, their are old enough to know what is right for them. Let them live, they'll make you proud!

Don't limit your choices based on campus size. A school you might think is too big might actually be a great fit for you. Join lots of extra-curricular clubs; you'll make a ton of friends. Study hard and you'll do just fine. Remember that your professors want you to pass, too. Pay attention to the area where your campus is located. You'll likely want a good downtown area to go party in or even just hang out there with friends. Don't stress too much, remember to study, and don't be afraid to try something new. That's what college is really all about.

Choose a college that has good academic credentials and in a state or city that you may consider living in afterwards. Also budgeting and time-management skills are a must. Learn them, live by them.

When chosing a school do not focus on just the academics. Make it a priority of course, but be honest with youself. Look into what really matters to you. For me that was my future career goals, athletics, and Greek life. The University of South Carolina has an excellent HRSM college where I knew I was getting the best possible education where there was also a huge football program and division one atheltics as well as a large Greek Life. As for parents, do not try to re-live your college experience through your child. Let them make their own decisions, after all, it is their life and they are officially not your "baby" anymore. They know what is best for them at this point and the most valuable thing you can give them is your support in whatever they decide to do. Offer your insite, and share with them past experiences as influence, but allow them to take that information and apply it to their final decision themselves.

Go to a college that you think you'll enjoy but one that is more than affordable. Once you're there, take advantage of every opportunity you can to learn, have fun, and meet people. Go to football games. Sit with people who are sitting alone at lunch. Join Student Government. Love your life.

Stay in state or get in state tuition wherever you go. It snot worth the stress of paying for school

I would tell parents and future students to really look at all of the options avaliable to you, school locations, costs and financial aid benefits that may benefit you in your experience. when I was an encoming freshman I was not very aware of everything that you had to do once you were accepted. I never looked at any loans or financial aid applications or scholarships, I always assumed that my parents were going to pay for the entire thing, however that was not the case. I think that many kids just think their parents are going to be responsible but when you sign those papers in the busars office you are the one who is financially obligated. I love the school that I attend and I would be heartbroken of I every had to stop attending it because of something simple that I could have fixed or looked into in the beginning. I know reading all the letters that you get in the mail from school can be very annoying and aggrivating but looking back I wish I would have paid more attentiion to them so when I got to my dream school it wouldnt had been as overwhelming.

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Make sure you make a visit to all the colleges and universities that you are interested in. Make sure that your parents go with you on these visits. Pick the one that you feel most comfortable with in regards to setting, classes, and costs. Make the right decision for you.

visit many school before you make your final decision.

Choose a school that makes the most sense for what you want to do and your finances. While we tend to get caught up on the social aspect or location more, it ends up really not mattering because your going to be able to find friends no matter where you go.

I think that when you visit the right college, you will know. I instantly felt at home when I visited the University of South Carolina even though it was so far away from where I grew up. It is also important, if the school is large, to have the opportunity to make it feel small. Clubs, Intramural sports, Greek Life, and other academic organizations are ways to make a big school feel small. Getting involved in activities like those will help you make the most of your experience and introduce you to people who may become friends for life.

I would suggest that parents and students visit the campus of the schools they are applying to. It is also helpful to speak to a professor or two from the department the student wishes to be in and also speak to a student currently in that department. As far as making the most of the experience I recommend that the student should do his or her best to make good friends and pursue as much knowledge possible.

My best advice to prospective college students is to visit the campuses they are interested in in attending. While the university's academic merit is very important, other crucial factors are also necessary to consider when deciding on a college to attend. For example, the university's overall atmosphere is a critical component in a student's campus life. By visiting colleges of interest, a student can get a better feel for the campus and even have a chance to converse with actual students who attend the university. Asking questions about extracurricular activities, social life, campus happenings, housing, facilities, and the university's surroundings will give prospective students an idea of what to expect. After all, studying comes first, but one must feel comfortable in the environment he/she is looking to spend two to four years involved in. Once a college is chosen, the best way to make the most of the experience is getting involved! Getting involved is a great way to meet people, make new friends, and really feel like you belong in the university community.

visit them and talk to students

Find a college that offers you and your child the opportunity to grow and become a better person in every aspect of life. Students shoul remember to study hard stay focused, motivated, and determined to become a better person and to succeed in school and everything that they do. The should also take the time to enjoy all of the great opporunities that their college or university offers. Become active in different organizations, make as many friends as possible, get to know your professors, and never be afraid to ask for helpwhen you need it

Be sure to find a college that fits your personality. If you don't get along with the students you will end up being miserable and you will get nothing done.

In addition to the important issues of education, safety, and campus life it is important to also When looking into a college, it is important to find the one that best fits you. Choosing a suitable college is as important as picking your career. If you are not happy with the college you attend, then you are not going to benefit from an education there. For example, if you prefer a closer interaction with the professors, perhaps a college with a smaller student population would be the best fit for you. As for making the most of your college experience, you should take advantage of campus clubs and volunteer opportunities.

I think that it matters far less what college or university you go to than it does knowing what you want to major in. My lesson to new students: Major in a field that you're passionate about, not in something that will make it easy to find a job. You'll get more out of your education and more out of life. Do what you love to do, and if the school you're going to doesn't offer it, transfer to a school that does.

Find one that fits your budget and have at least two majors that you are interested in.

Finding the right college depends on the feeling it creates inside you. If you come to the campus and something in the people and the place makes you feel alive... if something stirs in your soul then that's how you know you are where you are supposed to be.

Pick a school with a good program in the field you want to study, but that also has other good programs in case you switch.

You have to be aware of yourself before you are able to pick a college that is right for you. I know plently of people that graduated from my high school and surrounding high schools who transferred colleges more than one time. To me, they got caught up in the hype of one or 2 things about the school and didn't focus on what would make them happiest. It is very difficult to pick a school when you have no yet attended it, so talking to other people who currently go there is one of the most important things to do when choosing a college. Besides looking at degree programs and school size people need to focus on other things the school offers. If you are very social- a big college with a strong greek life and football team might be right for you. If you are more artistic and quiet, a smaller school would probably fit you better. It all depends on who you are as a person, not who you want to be.

I think the most important factor for students in choosing a college is following your heart. Don't limit yourself based on location or even cost. Yes, going to a school 10 hours away from home can be difficult but you will be happy there if it's where you truly want to be. Yes, going to a private or out-of-state school can be expensive, but there are numerous opportunities for finanical aid, loans, and scholarships. Don't be afraid to apply to the schools you fall in love with--it can't hurt to try and you will always regret it if you don't. Along with this, I would encourage parents to allow students to truly make their own decisions. While enforcing a distance or cost limit may seem in your best interest, this is not always the case for your child. There are challenges to distant or expensive schools, but if your child acknowledges and accepts them, you should try to as well. They may be giving up monthly trips home or taking on large student loans after school, but if it is what really will make them happy, give them that chance.

I would advise students and parents to work together and start early looking at colleges and talking to other College students. Begin searching for scholarships at least your junior year of high school. Go to sports or academic camps at a college you are intrested in. Get to know you High School Guidence they can be very helpful. Go online and do the research!

The first advice I would give to parents is find out exactly what your child plans to major in and check all schools in your state that have this major. Then you /student visit at least five campuses that interest you both and get all the information that you need. After that, narrow your list down to the top four colleges that interest you both and apply to all of them. Try to receive at least 3-4 acceptance letters and then look at the cost of each of them and scholarships they have to offer. Ater you decide on which college you decide to attend you must make the most of college experience by studying more than you did in high school taking your classes very serious and realizingthat this is your future and your life by trying to always do your best and never settling for less. Set standards for yourself by trying to make A's in every class that you take. The better your grades, there is more money available to you. Last but not leaset, apply for all scholarships that you qualify for.

My first piece of advice would be tp take a tour of the school before you decide to go there. Also, make inquiries about financial aid from the school before making a commitment. Live in a dorm for your freshman year. Many of your friends will be made by living together. Make sure that you are comfortable with the distance between your school of choice and your home. Make sure that your choice meets the criteria of your career choice.

I would say go with you first instinct. If you aren't used to being around thousands of people everyday, then you should look at small schools. College isn't all about parties so don't go in expecting to party every weekend because you and your grades will suffer. You should also make friends because you never know when you might need someone to help you in a class that you are having difficulty in.

I would suggest that you visit each school that you wish to attend and obtain as much information on each so that you can make the most informed decision.

I would tell parents and students to visit every campus that you wish to go to. Take all of the tours and talk to students that go there or have graduated from there. I would also tell them to take their time when making this decision. Choosing a college is one of the biggest decision in one's life and it should not be based on where your parents went or where your friends are going.

Students and parents should compromise on the situation/choice together, but, simultaneously, students shouldn't choose a college because their friend(s) are attending, for partying, or out of spite.

I would say research your colleges first - base your choices on who offers the best programs oriented to your interests, regardless of cost; what you pay in tuition will be worth it if you select a high-quality program at a renowned school. Start planning early, in your junior year of high school - a lot of schools operate on rolling admissions, so you'll want to have all of your information ready to go once you take the SAT so that you're first in line when the admissions committees start reviewing applications. And don't be afraid to shoot for the moon, either - don't doubt yourself or your performance; if you really want to go to the best schools, apply anyway - the worst they can do is turn you down. And, above all, HAVE A BACKUP PLAN! If your first choices do end up turning you down, make sure you have a "backup," where acceptance is virtually guaranteed - because you don't want to be scrambling to find somewhere to go a month or two before the school year starts.

Go to class, get your assignments done, then have fun. In that order. If you try and be social first, school work will come last. If you don't make an effort to get your work done, it will not get done.

Apply everywhere you think you?d like. There?s always a chance you?ll get into your dream ivy league, or you might not get in where you?ve planned on going your whole life. Use pamphlets, websites, and tour guides to decide where you don?t want to go based on concrete factors: it?s too expensive; it doesn?t offer your major. Then, move on! Get out and explore wherever you?re still interested on your own. Stop passing students and ask questions about whatever matters to you, and they?ll probably give you honest answers. If you know a current student, go stay with him or her one weekend. You'll get a genuine feel for the school, and you might also meet people who could become friends if you decide to enroll. Once at college, remember that all of your fellow freshmen are in the exact same boat. No one knows anyone; everyone is at least a little nervous. When you think you?re comfortable, start getting involved. It?s the best way to make new friends and discover things you love to do. Work hard, but don?t overwork?college is supposed to be fun!

Actually visit them all and stay one night at each.

As far as finding the right college the best advice that I can give is to visit every college or university that you are interested in and to keep an open mind. When visiting a college/university go on a student guided tour and then also walk around the campus with parents, get lunch, and do some people watching to get a better idea of what it would be like living there. Also, make sure to familiarize yourself with the college/university website and read all of the information available for future/prospective students because all of that information is important! For making the most of your college experience try to get involved, go to class!, don't hide in your dorm room- eat on campus, take walks, ask questions and take advantage of the opportunties available (like extercise facilities, libraries, movie theaters, etc.) and most of all enjoy it because the time goes by too fast!

find a school that fits you and makes you feel comfortable like being at home

My advise to parents and students concerning finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to research colleges and to visit campuses while students are still in school. Tour the campuses, dorms, and other campus facilities at different times of the day. As a parent, talk to other parents and as a student talk to other students on campus. Be realistic about what kind of environment you will be happy in-do not choose a school because your friends or siblings have. Be involved once you have started your college life-that is the most important advise I can give about being happy at college. There are many programs, religious groups, artistic groups, athletic groups, fraternities and sororities, etc. to find your niche and feel a part of the school family. Another important piece of advise would be to be open and honest about your feelings and emotions while attending college. If you experience depression , lonliness, or semse of sinking, contact the counseling department on campus, your parents, mentor, pastor-whoever you feel comfortable talking to. Being away from home and making new friends can be a major adjustment. Seek help and enjoy college life!

The best thing to keep in mind about finding the right college is to find some place that is a home away from home. In the end what makes your college experience worth every penny of the expensive tuition costs is not only that you got a good education, but that the experiences that you had made you who you are when you finish and knowing that if you could start over you would not change a thing. The most important part of your college career is attending a school you like. You should never settle for going to a school that you do not like because chances are you will not be as involved as you could be and therefore not get as much out of the school that you could get if you were involved. A big way to make the most of the college experience is to do whatever is offered. There are so many oppurtunities offered at all colleges that you are only short changing yourself to not take advantage of them while you can. And you should always keep in mind that college doesn't have to be a series of parties to be fun.

The biggest mistake I made in my college search is that I did not begin looking early. By the end of junior year, I had a few schools in mind, but had to pay for the applications and could only afford to apply to five schools. Those schools were picked out of a small group that I had knowledge about, and although I do like my choice, I feel that I could have researched schools a lot better and found the perfect fit, regardless of how close it was to my home. As far as making the most of college, I would say that kids should be sure to get involved in something about which they are passionate. It may take time to find out which activity that is, but once you find it, you'll appreciate that time you took searching in your first semesters. College is the last time you will have the freedom and free time to have fun, learn new things, and make a difference. With that, be sure to maintain a solid grasp on your studies and do not spread yourself too thinly. After all, academics is the reason you are here.

Visit the campus. Ask to attend a class so you can experience how it is to take a class in an auditorium. Do not do what other people aske you to do.

See ALOT

As a senior in high school, I thought I knew what I wanted in a university. I wanted to go , like many students, somewhere with a football program, sororities, and a campus close to the ocean. I did not know what it would take for me to get there, wherever "there" might have been, and neither did my parents. They thought that my guidance councelors would help me. I ended up not even knowing where I was headed on my graduation day. Parents need not nag, just listen to your child, and encourage him or her to go wherever they think there is a program that interests them, interest is a key to success in college. Students, once you have found the right place, and you`ll know when you have, get involved! Even at a division one school, one can find a nitch in a student organization, actually be friends with your professors, and look forward to non-threatening class sizes as a upper-classman. By doing these things,organization, progess and enjoyment will become a natural occurance throughout your college experience.

Go with your gut feeling about which schools feels right. Also remember that if you have never heard of a school before then most future employers havent heard of it either.

My advice to students would be to find a college that as soon as you walk on campus you think "this is it!" I feel that you should do a lot of research into the campus on average class size, average GPA, and also the quality and quantity of all the available facilities on campus to all students. Also, find out about the professors and their availability. Once you have chosen the college you think you want to attend, I feel it is very important to give it a chance. At first it may seem a bit daunting, but it is something new; you have stepped out of your known realm of childhood and truly entered a new world on your own. Find organizations that seem to be a part of who you are, and get involved! Staying involved and making a commitment really enhances your time in college. Also, remember to have fun. It's four years that you can not get back. Unfortunate events will happen, you might even fail a class, but remember that life goes on and learn from your mistakes!

never close any doors and always dream big

In order to find the right college, you need to participate in tours and get advice from other students who attend that school and have chosen the same major as you have. If the school gives you a choice to be able to visit and attend a class, I would highly reccomend you to, so you will be able to see what a college classroom is like; very different from a high school setting. But walk around the campus, get to know the town, because if you choose this college, you will more than likely be stuck here for four or more years. If you get to a college and see that it is not the right fit for you, please switch. If you are not a happy student, then that will reflect in your GPA and that is not good. Life is too short to not enjoy what you are doing.