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I truly believe the family must make a decision on finding the right college or university for the student by where the student feels the most comfortable. Whether it is a big city or a small community. Finding the most options as far as majors and minors would be the seconds piece of advice I would offer. Lead with your heart and where you feel the most comfortable is my advice. You really will find out who you are a person during this expericence. I am still learning about myself. My college expericence has given me that opportunity.

Go to school right out of high school if possible. Choose a college based on which one offers the most opportunites and education regarding career of choice. For example if your geared towards biology you want to find a school that specializes in it and has state of the art facilities and quality professors. Some schools cater the program/degree and specialize in certain areas whereas others only offer generalized degrees.

Look for a place that fits your child the best. All schools have advantages and disadvantages. No school is right for everyone.

Don't o to the place you think has the best reputation, make the choice by how the school makes you feel. If it makes you feel good to be there and welcome, place that feeling even ahead of reputation and financial aid (sometimes).

When it comes to choosing the right college, one must consider not only the profession they are interested in, but also their personalities. Just because a college looks great in the brochures does not mean it is the right college for the person looking at it. Always visit the campus and the surrounding area before making a final decision. If the student does not like the atmosphere and surrounding, they will most likely be unhappy with their decision. They should make sure school is in session during their visit, so they can partake in campus events and social activities. The students at each college can also influence the decision to go there. Make sure it is somewhere they will be happy with four years down the road, not just now. Once you get to school, be involved. It will make your experience much more fulfilling.

When selecting a college, the most important thing to remember is you get out of it what you put into it. If a student wants to succeed at a university, but only has a mid-level gpa at a large high school, then a medium or smaller state school is a good route. A student will get the best experience out of a place that doesn't pressure him or her to make radical life-changes, but has the option to explore different pathways if desirable. Students should explore different things in their freshman year, and use that time to find explore the opportunities each school has to offer. In college, you decide your own level of involvement. Do some research on the personal statements of the schools in consideration. Private schools are good for traditional values, and state schools generally have a more liberal point of view. Those who are neutral would learn best at a mid-sized school with a student population of about 20,000. The college should be proportionate to the student's high school to avoid a shock when trying to adapt to college. Do your best, but avoid complacency and procrastination at all cost!

Go on a couple college tours, talk to kids you know on the campuses, and make sure they have the programs you want to pursue

Don't go somewhere because your friends or boyfriend are going there. If you want to go out of state, DO IT!

To find your right college you should visit as many as possible. Without visiting colleges you'll never know what really appeals to you. Whether it's a small-campus feel, a variety of majors, or the proximity to home there's a college for everyone and it's important to visit as many as possible. Parents shouldn't discourage their students to look at out-of-state colleges because of the availability of scholarships out there. A college education is expensive and timely, but completely worth it. Today's world is extremely competitive and college will prepare a student for this. Yet it's important to remember to get out of the library occasionally. Don't allow yourself to only study and forget about your social life; a healty balance is needed. Students should be encouraged to get out of their rooms and meet new people. There are some people who get lucky and get great roommates, but not everyone does. Your roommate is not always going to be your best friend, nor should it be a high school friend. No matter how strong your friendship was in high school, by the end of college it will be destroyed.

Go somewhere that interests you. Don't go somewhere because your friends are going there. The school has to work for you, so make sure it offers courses that you want to take.