Alden
Find out what you want to do and then find a school that teaches something in that program. Don't generalize if you can help it.
Amber
Find a college that offers programs related to what you're interested in. Don't focus on cost as much as the quality of the school
Natalie
College is an opportunity for a fresh start. For many students it's the first time living away from home, but that can be one of the most valuable learning experiences students have in the first few months. It is completely up to you to make the most of your college experience. You decide how to face the new challenges. You decide if you're going to step out and meet new people or spend all of your free time in your room studying and surfing the internet (not my perfect idea of a friday night). There really is something for everyone to be involved in at most universities and if not there's always the opportunity to start something new. I'd recommend selecting a college that reflects some of the same values you have which makes the transition of living at home to living at school easier. Surround yourself with what you want to be.
Kelsi
I think the most important thing to consider when selecting a college is which one can give you the best education you can pay for in the field that you want. The second thing to consider is the quality of campus life and standards. For instance, I would have been uncomfortable at a very libral college, but I was completely comfortable at the very conservetive BYU. It would also have been distracting to me to go to a college where there was a lot of drinking or other drug use. The student should just be comfortable where they go to school. They need to research the schools so they know the best programs and best atmosphere for them.
Tim
Make sure you do your best in your studies. Don't procrastinate. Read the text the teachers ask you to read. When looking for a college make sure that the atmosphere is somewhere that you'll be able to learn, not somewhere you'll have fun.
Gavin
Find the right school that your student can thrive in. Don't be afraid to be picky. There are a lot of great colleges out there. Take a trip to the school if you can and check it out.
Camille
You must decide what it is you really want out of your college experience. If you want a serious education with not many distractions, then look for a school with those qualifications. If you want to go to a party school, then do so. Your choice in school can make a world of difference on how you are viewed and how you perform in your career for the rest of your life, so choose carefully. Consult your parents, your teachers you respect and like, anyone whose opinion you care about. Remember that your choice of school will be looked at and analyzed every time you have a job interview, every time you submit a resume, every time someone asks you where you went to school. Choose a place that you'll be proud of having attended. Never do something in your life that will make you ashamed later. Do your homework. Go to class. The things that these great men and women are sacrificing so much for just so they can teach you are worth hearing. Some of the best life lessons I've learned have been from the lips of my professors. Make friends with the teachers, and talk to the people next to you in class. You'll always need friends. Be the kind of person that other people want to be around, and no matter where you are or what you're doing, you'll be successful.
Kelly
You shouldn't pay some outragous price becasue you think that you have to. If you get financial aid then go for it, but if you cant afford crazt tutition prices then pick a more modest school. Universities are great for undergraduate studies, you do not need to go to and ivy league or expensive private school in order to get a great education. Get a school that has a location and climat that you enjoy, whether it is a big city or a small town will make a difference. You will also care if it is hotter or colder then you are use to, make sure you are prepared for the change. The last thing is to talk to current students, they know the university well and if it has strong academic programs or if it is one big party school. Either way they will probably be able to give the best description and answer the most quesions.