Katie
Go visit and make sure that college campus fits you. Make sure you know what you want and if that college can accomadate.
Noel
The first piece of advice I would offer would be to not rule out any school from your options. I would advise you to visit any schools that you are considering. All schools have their own environment and feel, you need to find the one that feels right for you. Work hard in high school. Your high school grades and gpa could earn you a scholarship. Also, there are many scholarships and loans available at any college or university, look into all of them. You may qualify for a scholarship that you did not know about and when paying for school for four or five years, every little bit helps. Once you decide on a college or university, get involved. You will get more out of your college experience if you venture out. Find at least one club or organization or sports team to get involved in. Go out and have fun, but don't neglect your school work. You pay way too much money for your classes to waste them and ultimately, as fun as college is, you're working toward your career and your future.
Chantel
Take your children on college visits early in high school. Going on a spring break trip to visit a bunch of schools their freshman year is NOT too early. Make sure they see many different types of schools then they can decide which type of campus would best suit them. Unless they aboslutely need a car as a freshman it's not necessary at most schools walking helps kids explore their surroundings
Ashlee
I would tell students to look at all of your options and don't let anything stop you from going to the school that you fall in love with. I didn't go to the school that i fell in love with and now in my sophomore year i regret it more than ever. Don't be afraid to leave the nest or that you will not make any friends, making friends is easy, having to get up and go to a school that you know is second best is not. Parents, do whatever you can to make sure your child will be happy in the school that they choose, even if it's not the school you would choose for them or you think it's too far away. Being sucessful in college is alot easier if you are happy at the college you choose.
Bryce
Do your homework...start early on scholarship applications...let your student take more of the responsibility...
Amanda
Start early and look at allot of alternatives
Gretchen
First, you need to find a college that interests you. Whether it is because of a group or career field...find one that doesn't seem too big. I think that if you know what you are going to study you are better off...but it's not a neccessity. Do campus visits, they are always good about those when they want their school in your options. See what a few different schools are about and then decide after that. Get involved! Pick a group or club to be in. They have so many to chose from...get involved with it and have fun.
John
Make sure to visit the school, and ask questions.
Emanuele
Choose a college geared towards your childs learning abilities and style, not yours. Let them have fun and make decisions on their own, just act as a guide. Let them learn from their mistakes
Stephanie
Visit as many campus' as you can ahead of time to get a feel for everything about the college/university and its people and environment.