Ashley
Make sure its what the STUDENT wants to study and find a career in. It should be where the STUDENT wants to be, no matter what, its their life, their future. Although, parental input isn't discouraged, it shouldn't be the only reason for a decision.
Valerie
I think finding the right college is one of the most difficult experiences a student or parent will have. The most important thing is making sure the school offers the major you want. You also need to make sure it is a reputable school. This will show you that the students are getting the best education possible. I would visit the school to see if the learning environment is one you can thrive in. This way you can also see what there is to do in the surrounding area and meet the types of people you will be around during your 4 years there. Try to find some extracurriculars that the school offers that you might be interested in because having extracurriculars will definitely help you when you are stressing about school work. You should talk to the administration and see what kind of financial aid help you can get and what kind of housing arrangements are available. Discuss meal plans, employment opportunities, and try and get an advisor that will help you out during the application process. All of this should help you decide which college you want to attend!
Alex
Great school, just make sure you can afford it because it is one of the most expensive in the country!
Eric
The bottom line is make sure you are happy. There is reason to be somewhere misreable, no matter how good of a school it is. It will only hurt you if you are not comfortable and happy where you are. Do some in-depth research on not only the school, but also the area.
Matthew
Think about what makes you the happiest and then think of how you can make a career out of your dreams. Then follow your heart and your dreams to wherever they take you.
Timothy
Look at what you truely want to do not what others think you should.
Shaun
Do the right type of research on the school. Visit the campus multiple times one of them being when classes are i n session to see how the campus works with a lot of people there. When you get to college and are attending meet new people who will become your friends for the rest of your life.
Patraick
Listen to your son or daughter and go with their instincts to find a school that best suits them personally.
Katie
The most important thing about looking for a school is finding somewhere that has students who has the same interests as you. Having friends with similar goals will help you in your homework and when you're studying for tests and finals. Also, when you are surrounded by like-minded people, you are more likely to stay on track. These study mates can also become great friends since you share a common background.
Karl
A person's credibility will come to light many times during their life. At the start of a career before a person has established their reputation, their credibility comes from the credibility of the school that they attended. When I looked for a school to attend, I chose to look at the top schools in the country for my major, and applied to several of them. I was accepted everywhere I applied, and chose to go to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) for a number of reasons. ERAU is ranked number one for aerospace engineering in the United States by US News and World Report, and has been for many years. Also, the school boasted small class sizes and a large faculty to student ratio, so I am able to get to know my teachers well and talk to them about any questions I may have. So when it comes time to choose a school, pick one that will help you succeed. But more than that, pick one that will help you succeed in the real world beyond the university.