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Really ask yourself where you want to spend the next for years or more? What will be more of a convience then a hassle later down the line? Don't repeat the same mistakes you made in High School. Explore and experience everything your heart desires, this will most likely be the last time where you can really do it care-free. SAVE SAVE SAVE, and only get one credit card for your emergencies!!!!

Start learning about and visiting campuses early in high school. Work hard in high school and send out applications by the beginning of senior year. Don't leave it up to the last minute! Go with your gut feeling! Don't pack too many shoes if you are living in a small dorm. Have fun and be smart!

Visit prospective campuses often. Don't just visit just on open house days, but unexpectedly as well. Visit during all the seasons so you can get a feel of the campus you'll be living at for 9 months out of the year. Live on-campus for the first year. You'll meet a lot of people you wouldn't otherwise get a chance to meet.

Choose a college that would best fit your personal interests and and the major you want to perform. Also check for the colleges campus enviroment like classrooms, campus, as well as teacher rattings. And don't forget to make sure the school you plan on attending has a high employment ratting that way you have a garanteed career after graduation.

I believe when deciding on the right school for you it should be a very thoughtout decison. Weigh all of your options. Decide if your looking for a school close to home or further away. Look at a school that you can exceed in. Dont just attend somewhere beacuse al of your friends are going there. choose a school that fits you and one that has a program that your intrested in studyin and starting a career with. Last but bot least, look for a school that is in your range finanically. colleges can be very expensive so save all you can now. Look for as many grants, scholorships and loans as possible. But remember loans you must pay back so dont get yourself knee deep with loans you must pay back. Good Luck with your future endevours and with college of choice!

Visit your college of choice and try to get a feel of the campus and the people who attend there.

I think that you should put alot of time into finding a college that is right for YOU. Not the college that all you'r friends are going to, or a college that you'r parents want you to attend because it is close to home... but a college that has a well designed program dealing with what you want to get a degree in. For once, you can be selfish and get away with it, and you should feel like this is all about ME, what I want, and whats best for ME! If money is an issue, apply for financial aid. To make the most out of your college experience, I would live in the dorms freshman year. This is when you meet the most people and make great friendships. I would also say to join some on campus clubs and volunteer locally as much as possible. These are both fun ways to meet new people, have fun, and not to mention, it looks really good on you'r resume.

Don't go to a college because it's where your friends are going, go to the college that is best for your aspirations. When you go to college, get involved and meet new people. It's amazing how easy it is to find a new group of friends so fast. College will be the best time of your life only if you want it to be so don't waste your chance. Try new things but keep your morals because they will be tested. Remember where you came but strive to get where you're going. Have fun!

When your child is looking for a college, help them and make sure there on the right path, cause its so east to get lost if you don't have someone helping you, because no one can do it alone.

The best advice I can give to parents and to students is to visit the schools/campuses that you are applying to. You need to know the atmosphere and temperature of the school to know if you will be comfortable living, working, and studying there. As a resident advisor I saw students who fell in love with campus during an open house visit and knew that they would be comfortable and I saw others who may have a better fit at another school. Tour the the housing, dining, and classroom facilities. Take in to account the labs, computer rooms, library, and the gym! Make a check list as you visit different schools and even take pictures so when you get home you can review your pros and cons. It really may make a difference in your choice (and happiness!)