Rasheed
The advice I would give to parents/stuents is be sure of whatever choice they make. You should not attend a school in which you feel you will not unlock your hidden potential. College is supposed to be a learning experience wheter good/bad. Choose a college that fits . With this hopefully you'll be able to look back and say " Those were the best years of my life".
Jennifer
When I graduated from high school and decided on the college i wanted to attend i was looking at the schools that my friends were attending but little did i know that was a big mistake. Parents really need to make sure that there child really wants to attend that school and if that school has there major. I think that every child should definitly visit the school and the chancellor. It gives them a chance to see the school before they make a decision. They also need to make sure that the school is the right size and environment. When a child first enters a school make sure they attend the schools freshman week. It is a great opportunity for students to interact with the other students and make friends. It is also a great way for students to see the entire campus and what is offered within the school.
Julian
The advice I would give to parents/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college is experience is for one, try to find a school that will give your child a full ride or at least an opportunity to go to school for free to prevent of being in so much debt after graduation. Also for the student make sure it is the type of environment you want to be in, but even you don't want to be in such environment then you could always be your own individual and split yourself away from that environment with the exception of making friends and knowing when to be around different things. Don't try to fit in, just be yourself and you will go far. Once you get to college, students don't flunk out trying to fit in or being something that you're not because at the end of the day just be yourself and you will do good when most won't. Also before you join any organizations get familiar with the organizations and clubs and also become very acquainted with your professors because that will take you very far.
Leuquilar
Make sure that you VISIT THE CAMPUS!!!!! You would be surprised at how many people just apply to a school, get accepted, do not visit until orientation, and then realize that the school isn't what you expected it to be. Go on a campus tour and make sure that you go while school is in session. Sit in on a future class, talk to professors and department chairs, and most importantly, talk to a couple of regular students(who are not tour guides) to get a real idea about the prospective college and whether or not it is right for you.
Dorothy
I would first look at what your child wants to become in life, and talk to different school counselors about what they offer. Then I would compare cost because it really starts to add up. I would also choose a school that is not far so they can still occasionally go home. I would also talk to school police officers and learn the facts about what the school does in emergencies after the VA Tech massacre.