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Knowing what I know now about college life I would tell myself two things: one, go to financial aid early and two, always be a part of some organization. College cost an arm and a leg, if I had talk to the financial aid counselors at the Fort Valley State University earlier than I actually did, I would not have pay for school. I could be on the Dean Scholarship, but because I was not sure of what school I wanted to attend until proximally a week before most schools started I was too late to apply. I also would tell myself and anybody else to be a part of some student organization, like a sport team, a club, band or chorus. There is so much free time in college that you should be spending studying, but you will not. All of this free time is not good. It either becomes partying or doing many things one should not be doing. So become a member of some extracurricular activity just so that you can stay out of trouble.

Be prepared to work hard and succeed. You're going to experience something amzing and you're going to have your trails nad tribulations but its all worth it in the end.

The advice I would give to the parents on this situation is support your child on the choices he/she makes about the college he/she attends. Talk about the pros and cons with your child, and help them make a decision that they will benefit from in the future. My advice to the student would be choose your choice of schools wisely. Pick a school that will help you reach your goals in life, academically and personally. Take your parents advice and listen to what they have to say, even if you don't agree sometime. They are there to help you, not hurt you. If you both help each, then your choice of school should be a success.

Colege is all about findig the right school to fit your personality. Your school choice is like a glove it must fit you. You don't want to put yourself in a position to have to make your "hand" fit into the glove.

I believe as a parent, you should only help your child in making the right choice as to what school they would like to attend. As a student, there are many factors as to choicing the right school. First, that school should def. have you major...if not "whats the point of going there?". Second, you should go check out the campus. if you dont feel comfortable there, it may not be right for you. While youre there visiting, ask students varies questions about what they like/dislike about the school. That will help your search as well. I also believe that you should make sure you can afford to attend that college, because it you cant then thats an extra stresser that you probably dont need!!! As you bark upon the journey of college life.......keep your morals first, and always have balance. You can never work without play, and never play without working. Making the most of your college experience is totally up to that. College is a step in your growth, and learn from it, and def. learn from your mistakes!

THE ADVICE I WOULD GIVE IS TO MAKE SURE YOU RESEARCH EACH AND EVERY COLLEGE THROUGHLY AND MAKE SURE THE COLLEGE YOU CHOOSE HAS A VERY GOOD PROGRAM THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING YOUR DEGREE IN.

Start early!! Don't wait until senior year to start looking at schools, taking tests, and looking for scholarships. Once you figure where you want to go, visit! Make a decision. Once you get to college, have fun! Remember you are there to earn a degree, but all work and no play is never good. Meet new people, join activities, and learn more about yourself!

My advice would be to have an open mind. Don't just direct your attention to one college. A person should definately visit different colleges. It would give you a better idea of what to expect from that particular school. A person should get out and go to just about every activity on campus to make the best out of their college experience. It is a great way to meet new people. Be friendly with everyone and present yourself in such a way that people feel comfortable around you. Make friends that focus on their work so that you can have dependable study partners.

Check out schools that fit your personality and learning style/capabilities. Look at student to teacher ratios and class sizes. Check out campus activities and organizations, dorms, and even food service and amenities proximity. Especially look at the counseling staff, both financial and academic and school pricing. Just look at all aspects. If the school fits the majority of your needs and wants, I'd say give it serious consideration.

To find the right cllege i would start looking my sophmore year of high school, and go on as many campus tours as possible. This way it is easier to compare and contrast between the different schools.