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start early please i didnt i waited a while befor i started looking into colleges. i wish i had a family that would have been there to encourage instead of discourage but i took that and i ran with it and now i am building my own life and my ow n future. also listen and observe its always good to listen walking down the halls sitting in the cafe ior in front of an advison listen and observe because you never know what you can learn and what may help benifit you in life and in colllege. also set your priorities in order please because partying all night and going to class late isnt going to get you anything but a few more year to spend money you dont have being stuck in college . and please dont let anyone change you be who you are and stay true to yourself and trust in your parents if they are good parent because you always need a support system because sometime people who you feel are you friends in college just might not be that . and stay focused and determined . and network please network it help alot that it : )

It is very important to do what makes you happy in life. Be creative and take chances but the most important thing is to stay happy and positive. Find a college that will support your lifestyle with relative ease. Making the most out of a college experience is completely up to the individual. He/She has to be open minded.

First off I would tell them to really exam them selves, and find out what kind of student that they really are. Students who get distracted easily should attend a school with not much of a social life, and vice versa. If they really plan on getting a good education and succeeding in life, it is best to grin and bear it for those four years and just focus on your studies. I have found that I have more fun when I go out when all my work is done, I can relax knowing I don't have to go back to my dorm and study. Once the student realizes that, college will be a lot less stressful. From my experience if you don't stay on top of your studies life can get extremely stressful very quickly. Waiting till the night before is for high school, and it really never worked there either. If your going to college it is because you want to be there otherwise your wasting your time and money. I got caught up in that and immediatly my grades were affected by it, so promptly forgot about that part of the college life. It all depends on the student and how mature they are, that should determine for the most part what school they will attend. All the rest of the variables should come later. I'm pleased with my choice for school, and will be proud a alumnist in about four years.

Make sure you know what the college is all about. Are they academically focused or more socially centered? If so, are they conservative/liberal or artistic/business oriented. Be sure that the school you choose is something you will feel comfortable and thrive in but will also challenge you. It's important to ask as many questions a possible about the school and find out whether or not it suits you. Once you know what the school is about, come up with a game plan. Try to make a schedule for yourself that way you can balance an academic and a social life. Balance is important in college success. Never go in excess of either. It will wear you down. The most important thing is to try not to be perfect. Those are impossible standards. Making mistakes is part of life. What you make of them defines who you are as a person. Don't let one bad grade get you down. Bring yourself up and do better next time. Cherish every moment and live life to the fullest. Enjoy what you are learning both inside and outside of the classroom. Those experiences are what make you a better person.

Students need to choose a college that suits their ability level. They should go to a school where the majority of students share their academic skill level and intellectual curiosity. This makes for fiercer competition, but it also strengthens the student's mind. All students should go to colleges that specialize in their particular major. Going to a teaching school for botany may not be the best decision. Parents need to consider other factors besides money. A school may be inexpensive, but it may not help the student to get to where he or she wants to go in life. Students should, if possible, refrain from working until they get the feel for their schoolwork and social life. College is much more demanding than high school, and their workload will increase exponentially. Finally, in my opinion, students should live on campus or away from home. Living on campus gives you a better perspective on money, time management, relationships, and I believe it is an important part of growing up. If it is not possible for a student to live on campus, their parents should grant them more freedom once they reach college, because college is about becoming an adult.