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Find a collge that is right for you, not a college that your friends are going to. Then when you get to college try your hardest.

Fellow students, the last thing you probably want to hear is one more person telling you what to do about college. With parents poking fingers, friends twisting your arms, and colleges all over the United States dropping postcards in your mailbox, it can be easy to lose sight of the finish line. I have three words of advice for you to keep in mind: it's your life. The college you choose won't just be a logo on your jacket or the banner above the dorm that you'll sleep in for the next two or four years. This is a monumental choice to make regarding your future. But remember, it is ultimately your choice. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise and cheat you out of this important rite of passage, the passage to independence. Going to college means becoming an adult, and that can be a scary idea. Think of this as the first step towards that goal. Don't worry. Once the hundreds of voices die down and the semester finally begins, so do the good times.

I think its important to sit down and make a list of those things that are important to you. Start with three things, such as location, price, and weather. Look at the pros and the cons, visit the school and picture yourself being a student there, eating on campus, laying in the green-space, or studying in the library. If you can see yourself at that university then maybe that's where you should be. More than anything, you should understand that you will go through your biggest growth period during the years you spend in college so enjoy yourself and learn what makes you who you are. Always remember why you are at the university of your choice, primarily for academics, and let that be your barometer to measure how you're doing.

focus on what's important, like school size, location, major, etc. Then visit several, all in a row so you don't forget. bring the same person with you to remind you of each one. apply as early as you possibly can. then go with the one that feels right.

Figure out what it is that the student wants to do with their life and make your decision based on the college that best suits those needs. It is important that you find the right school for you and not someone else. It is good to know what you are getting into before you make a choice. Instead of just jumping right in, it is a good idea to take your time and choose the school that is a good fit for you personally, emotionally, academically, and professionally.

Be sure to research schools thoroughly. Also be sure to take into account that the student will not be working as much to pay for school, so get scholarships and loans early.

I have found that making it easy and convenient to attend classes has been very beneficial to my academic career, and would encourage students to consider this aspect carefully before making a final decision. However, if one has a specific area of focus, academically, that they are interested in, it is also extremely important to choose a school that is strong in that area. With those two things in mind, comfortable and accessible housing, whether on or off campus is ideal, as is a school that has many well-respected professors in the student's area or areas of focus.

My advice to parents and students would be to make sure you feel comfortable in the College's overall atmosphere. When it comes down to it the more comfortable the student feels the better he/she will perform. When you visit a campus be sure and see what activities, clubs, or sports that the student would fit in with. Having a core of friends with similia interests will help the student feel comfortable, and lead to good grades as a result. Make sure the college your interested in has all the right resources in order for the student to strive. Computer labs, classrooms, and study areas greatly contribute to a students academic succcess.

Choosing a college is the most important desicion a person can make. You want to explore your options as much as possible, but dont take too much time. The college experience is undescribleable. Everyone has their own experiences. But what i can say is, getting the college experience is wonderful. It makes you feel free.