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Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions of going to college; if a student goes to a school that he does not like, then he will not enjoy college nearly as much as he would if he were at a school that he loved. The school is the main ingredient in the college experience. Also, a student must choose his desired program early on; I know of countless students who have entered programs late and have been put behind by as much as two years. This led to burnout and depression for these students. In addition, he must not take his education lightly; this is not high school, a place that students can just show up and succeed. College requires effort, motivation, and a desire to learn. He must work on becoming an organized, driven pre-professional; this is the most effective way for him to succeed in his education and make the most of his college experience.

I have attended two colleges. My first college was Northeast State Technical Community College. The reason I went to Northeast State Tech for a year was simply to save money and thats what I did. The tuition cost was only $1,300 a semester. One might ask did I enjoy this school and my response would be no. The campus life is as close to zero as it can get! So I then went to East Tennessee State University. The tuition at this school is almost three times as much! However the campus life is 100 times better! So when choosing a college look at the academics, social life, and of course the diversity.

Take your time and make sure it's what you really want. Also, know that college is a lot different than high school and make sure it is something that you are willing to work for.

advice i would give to parents/ and or students about finding the right collge would be RESEARCH. by research i mean on the comp., by other people that have or do attend the school, and also by visiting the school. go to the school and be around the surrondings to see if you like it if you feel you do, do more research and make sure you no. that is what i did though you might be like me. i research and visited etsu and i thought i would love it , i am know a sophmore and i hate etsu. i got to know the perforssers and seeing how classes are being taught . some teachers no what there talking about some dont. so if you are like me and accept a college and in your sophmore and junior year transfer to a school you think you would do better at. though i reccomend that if you are going to transfer try to do it you sophmore year if you plan to go to med school or any pre school becuase you have to get to no your perforssors for recommendations ..... well hope you find the right one, good luck!!!

My advice to the parents would be that everything is OK. Your son/daughter is moving away and learning who they are and what the world is like for themselves. Your students will not forget who you are. My advice for new students would be that it is very important to be involved on and off campus. It's how you make friends and those friends will stay with you for a life-time! Always try your best to go to your classes because it's hard to catch up after you miss.

Firt off, don't be like I ORIGINALLY was, and think that you MUST go to some prestigous ivy-league school to get a good education. I used to think that you had to attend Harvard or Yale (no offense) or somewhere like that to get good job opportunities. Going to a university that works around YOUR schedule, has advantages for YOU personally, ignites YOUR academic fire, and that prepares YOU for the real world is the best way to go. I'm so glad my parents shed the light down on me and told me to go to ETSU, because they do work around my schedule, they have a great pre-med program for me, they challenge me academically, and the university has really prepared me for things I probably would not have learned at Princeton or Vanderbilt (no offense). Be who YOU are. Grow and mature in a university that encourages you to excell to your fullest potential, that helps you meet new people, to experience college parties, to live in a dorm, to broaden your mind and perspective (and perhaps change it). So don't go by what others say, be who you're meant to be.

The best advice given to me before entering college was given by my grandfather. He told me to take to heart my next four years of school as they will determine every year afterward, for the rest of my life. This is the advice I would give. I think going to college, making friends, and having a social life is extremely important, but not to the extent of being trashed every night of the week just because your parents won't know. Study hard, the results will payoff. Another piece of advice I would give to high school students is to start looking for scholarships while you are still in high school. Take advantage of all the campus learning and guidance services, which are almost always free. Be involved in your school, wether it be fraternities, intramurals, or volunteering as a research assistant. Make a friend out of your professors and you will find that they are more than willing to work with you. Finally, keep a level head. If you go into college looking to party all the time, you will regret it. Be diligent and inquisitive and your college career will propel you to a lifetime of success.

Make sure they pick a major that they can get a job in, and they will enjoy that job.

To be completely honest, choosing the right undergraduate school does not really matter. Your child, or you, will get what he/she/you put into it. I thought that I would hate my school, and I was kind of disappointed that I chose a state school, but I see now that it was the best decision for me.

Make sure you know what campus life is like, and be prepared to work hard. College is not easy! It requires a lot of work, and staying focused. Go look at several different colleges before you make your decision.