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When selecting a college, you should take into consideration your personality as well as your academic goals. There are most likely many schools which will allow you to get a degree in the major of your choice and adequately prepare you for the career you desire. So, to distinguish between them, try to get a feel for the personality of the campus by visiting and spending time with students and faculty, to find out whether it is a campus where you could fit in easily. You don't want to spend four years at a school you don't enjoy, even if you're getting high-quality academic training. Another thing which is often left unmentioned but which can affect the quality of your college experience is the proximity of the school to your family. If you're using college as a time to start life on your own, than you may not want to select a school too near to your family; however, if you have a close relationship with your family and want to maintain that during college, you may want to select a school that is nearer to where your family lives.

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Finding the right college is a very difficult task. Unless you know exactly what field you want to get into, almost any college is applicable. The best advice that I have to offer is to forget about what you think you want to go into, and make sure to choose a school that you can fit in well socially. There is no harder task for a freshman than going to a new school and trying to make new friends. If you struggle with this task, you can quickly lose your focus on school and get off to a poor start. In order to make the most of your experience while in college, you have to be yourself. Do not try to pretend that you are someone that you are not, and do not try to impress anyone by being fake. It sounds simple, but it is very easy to get caught up in the popularity contest that is college. Parents, please encourage your children to be themselves and give them positive encouragement whenever possible. It did a lot for me and every college student could use it.

Parents - Your child is ready to transform into a great leader of tomorrow. ASU will help by giving them the CHANCE to continue their education, find their passions in life, learn how to balance their time and money and, consequently ,the importance of being productive and efficient. More importantly, your children will learn incredible life lessons in college that will mold them into the much stronger, more capable adults that they will be when they graduate. Students - Forget what you may have been told in High School about your Junior year being the most important. If you want to make the most out of your college experience, treat every day as if it were your Junior year--from your first class until you have that diploma in your hands. Sure that means growing up faster, but the world is a tough place so its best you use this experience wisely. In your first year you need to learn how to balance your schedule. If you plan to stay organized, always attend class and turn in every assignment, you will be a less stressed student with more free time in your schedule than you ever thought and YOU WILL LOVE IT!

Go where you truly want to go. Do not make any exceptions; you are only in college once!

Choosing the right college for you or your child is a very big decision. It is important to shop around to find the right fit. This should be a family decision, especially if the parent is going to be providing support for his/her student. It is also important to be realistic. You have to ask yourself what it will be like to live on your own, and determine what you can handle. Living on your own and going to college can be a drastic transition if you are not prepared for the challenges that you will face. When you do find that perfect place and move off to college, you have to make the most of it. Those four years will pass you by faster than you could ever imagine. You may not remember every test or every social event but you will remember what came about from those. You will be left with a GPA to reflect the work you did during that time, and you will be left with life long friendships. Don't expect to have free time, but make the time to fit in both school and social events - neither are worth sacrificing.

Really look at the school, and not just the hype. Go and talk to professors, because these are the people you will be working with for the next 4 plus years. Ask about the food, drugs, sex, and beds....these things are important for you to feel comfortable with the campus.

When you are deciding on which college to attend pay attention to the things that are most important to you and your parents. Do they have the programs you are looking for? Is that program highly renowned? How large is the school and its class sizes? Also pay attention to the extracurricular activities they offer such as greek life and clubs regarding your major. Pick a college you will learn a lot at but also a college that you will have fun doing it at.

Pick a college that fits the person's personality. A quiet person would most likely benefit more in a smaller university where the teachers have more connectivity with their students as opposed to a really big school. Also look at the schools credentials, that matters, learning from the best can be the best thing for young aspiring students.

Choosing the right college for yourself or your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. When choosing the right college for myself, I made a list of criteria that mattered to me in a college. I also made a list of places I would like to live. One of the most important parts of choosing your college is to visit your top choices and get an idea of where you fit in. Get to know the students on the campuses and get a feel for how they live and how they feel about their decision to go to that school. I have made the most out of my college experience by getting involved on campus in greek life, intramural sports, and community service. I have been open to new experiences and new people. I have also been very proactive in my education by visiting office hours and getting to know my professors, using resources such as tutor centers and the library, and forming study groups. College is an incredible experience, and my advice would be to find where you feel most comfortable, and make it home by taking advantage of the opportunities you are given.