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Visting a college prior to enrolling is key. The culture can really make or break your college experience, so go where the environment is most comfortable for your personality. Don't worry about whether people you know from highschool will be going to the same school because you will make tons of new friends that will last a lifetime. If you want to have the ultimate college experience, live on campus and get involved in whatever you can. Start a new organization if they don't have what you're looking for yet. Try new things and apply for leadership positions even if you never held one in highschool. This is the place to break out of highschool stereotypes and become whoever you want to be. It's a chance to start fresh! Last of all keep up with your studies, it may be tough at first but it will pay off in the end when you graduate and move on to the rest of your life.

I would say that you have to visit the school real know about it.

Finding a college that makes you feel at home is important. Never settle for something that looks good on paper if you haven't visited the school. Each school has it's own unique atmosphere and the trick is finding the school where the minute you step out of the car and see the campus you're like, "This is it." Sure, there's always pressure to go to well known school with great reputations, but the truth of it all is no matter where you go to school if you do well you will succeed when you graduate. It may be harder to compete against those who have graduated from schools with better reputations but you could be a stepping stone for giving your school that great reputation. Don't think college is supposed to be so hard you can't have a life. It's hard but at the right school you'll be able to find a balance between school and the rest of your life.

I strongly suggest for parents and/or students to consult with students from the prospective college they want to attend. The students are the ones that can really talk about the college. Visiting the school more than once is a must to know which college best fits your child. First, because you might not always catch anything the first time you visit. Second, it is nice to see how the school is when everything is normal, one cannot see that when there are events such as "Welcome Days", where everything is endlessly fun. Visiting the college or university more than once can help a person see the "real" college and university. I would also suggest people to get involved as much as possible in school events or organizations to make the most of the college experience. Although, it is best to consider your work load first before engaging in commitments; however, engaging in school would not only open doors for new friendships but it will bring a new perspective of the world.

Find a college that looks as though it would interest you. You can tell by noticing campus life, the people, etc. Don't go to a college just because of parental pressure or whatever. Join a university that helps you grow, learn, and develop into a successful individual.

choosing the right colloge is not just about the academics but the people and the proffessors and the atmosphere is very important also.

Choosing the right college is one of the hardest things to do. It all depends on your child, the environment he/she likes. What they are used to in terms of class size, school size etc. If a student comes from a big school and they feel comfortable with the big classes, they might want to go to a big school where there are a lot of student. But my advice to you parents, talk to your children and find out what they want. College is a time in which students get to find out who they really are and what they really want to do with their lives. They might make mistakes but they sure will learn from them. Freshman year is the most difficult year of anyones college years. A student just got his/her freedom and is now an "adult" so they can do what they wish. It will be very hard for them to focuse but l promise you they will get there.

Visit the campus! I work in the admissions department at my school, and we really encourage people to visit the campus, even stay overnight for an event. It really helps with making the decision. Talk to professors, interact with students while you are there, eat in the cafeteria. Get to know a school, before you apply. It will really help you make a good decision. You are choosing the school that will educate you for life. Also, get involved once you are at school. Make friends, get in an organization or two, make those connections and friendships, it will really help you through school if you have friends to rely on and hang out with. Don't overcommit!!! Freshmen always get involved in more than they can handle, and then feel stressed when finals come, ad their grades are not what they hoped they would be. Just be sure you balance things out. Have fun! You will be here for 4 years, so make the most of it! Live life!

In choosing which school to go to, it is important to consider values, beliefs, and what you want to learn. A liberal arts university is fine for people who want a broad education, but it is not a good choice for a person who wants technical knowledge of skills. If one wants to be a mechanic, for example, then he should chose a good technical school; however, if one wants to be a biologist then he should attend a liberal arts university. It is also important to consider values. If you are of a particular religious persuasion, then it might be best to attend a school of similar persuasion, which emphasises spirtuality as opposed to secular colleges which don't focus on a person's spirtual well-being. Student-teacher ratio is also an important thing to consider. The smaller the ratio the better. Cost should be of little concern, but since it is, try to attend a school that you won't have to pay off for the next several years. These are some of the things that should be considered when deciding what school to attend.

I feel that the most important part of finding the right college and making the most of your college experience is finding out who you are, and being true to yourself. When looking for the right school, I feel that it is very important to not just pick a school based on how popular it is among your friends and people you know. I believe it is wise to remember to visit the schools that may not be as popular, but may be a right fit for you, as well as the more popular ones as well. It's important to realize what environment you need to be in to make the most of your college experience. For me, I needed to be in an environment where I was academically stimulated, and had the opportunity to use my talents outside of the classroom as well. I believe the most important thing is to find out where you belong and where you can grow to be the person that you want to be.