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The best advice I can give would be not to search for what has the most prestige or history in a school but what will offer the best learning environment and opportunities for the student. Having great professors and great fellow students can be more beneficial than having the highest and most elite of schools. Gaining bonds with classmates will also help advance the student even further than just the mere prestige as those bonds can help future career paths and choices to better the student. There is no such thing as a wrong choice, or a bad choice, every choice will have benefits of some kind, so just choose what will let you have the most fun while learning. I for one never once thought that the professor would suggest meeting at a Denny's to help aid students with a study session before finals, but because of that I was able to have fun and recommend that class and professor to other students to better themselves. Don't choose a school that focus on parties, but choose a school that can balance between fun and work and then you will have the best time in college.

Explore the college campus first before deciding which school to attend.

pick the one that best meets your needs

When recieving advisement always ask what is required for various majors (for example, I didn't know the difference between a BA and a BFA until I was a Jr.) Always fill out a FAFSA even if the parents make lots of money. There are various schollarships available and FAFSA is always required. Don't assume you wont recieve aide because the parents "make too much money."

I believe that students should chose their college based on what they want to do as a career in life. they should chose a college that has many options in case one should change their career path. its not about chosing the biggest name school, its about chosing a college campus that makes the student feel comfortable.

Visit the college first

Just be happy in what you want to do for the rest of your life. Never hate school. Learning is amazing. Have fun kid.

Make sure to do your research. Dont decide to go to a college out of state because you want to get away from your parents, you will need them especially in the beginning years of college. Be open to making friends, you have to remember theres a million other students who dont know anyone just like you. Lastly, be willing to work! Your there for your education, not for your social life.

Personally, a smaller and less populated school would sound more appealing now. You can get a more one on one education at that type of school, and concentrate more on your academics. Making friends is really important too. At a smaller school you might find more down to earth people and be able to bond more. Take in to consideration all aspects of the school (learning environment, geographical environment, and what the school has to offer).

Start early, and be through. Give yourself the chance to actually go to the campuses being considered and ask questions while you are there. Flyers and websites cannot fully grasp the feel of a school. If something about the school seems to not fit move on and find something that seems to work. If you are not comfortable on your campus, no matter how much you love what you heard about it, you will not do as well nor will you enjoy your overall experience as much. Also don?t be afraid to learn about yourself things you never knew and embrace them. Habits can drastically change when you get to determine them yourself and sometimes you learn brand new traits that you had no idea you had. College is a lot easier if you don?t have false expectations of yourself. Remembering that best friends are not made overnight was huge for me, as I wanted to connect and yet felt so alone. Friendships take time to build and often the first friends made just get you through the first few weeks until you get your feet on the ground.