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If I were able to go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school, I would have a lot of things to tell myself. I would tell myself to slow down. That life comes too fast and that before I know it, I'll be an adult with real problems in the real world. I'd tell myself to think things through and not make such impulsive decisions. I would try and tell myself to enjoy high school because in college, you can't just slide by on common sense. I would love to be able to tell myself that the real thing I need to worry about isn't about what my parents think, what my teachers think or what anyone else thinks. The real thing is worrying about what will make me happy. I would tell myself to not hold back and to not care what everyone else thinks. I think I'd have a lot to say to my high school self, but mostly, I'd tell myself to just enjoy everything that life gives me while I'm in college, because no matter what, you can't go back.

Follow your heart and the place that will lead you and put you in positions to follow and complete your dreams.

My advice would be to visit the first choice campus more than once, one time when school is out of session to get a better look at the university without people distracting you, and then a second time when school is in session to get a feel for who attends the campus, what the teacher interaction is like, classroom size and the over all feel. I would do this because sometimes the college can give a different feel for the campus than what you can see for yourself.

Before choosing a school, I would look at a lot of different things. Of course the academics at the school are very important. Check on the percentage of students who receive jobs after graduating. Another thing is the crime rate. Looking at this would give parents a sense of relief when sending their children off to school. Students should try to be very open to making friends and attending school realted functions. If applicable, parents and students alike should try and find the drug and alcohol statistics of the college. No one wants their child to fall into this statistic. And most importantly, study hard and have as much fun as you can along the way.

I think the choice should primarily be the students and the parents should be supportive no matter what the student chooses. I advise students to not choose a college because of the "party scene" but for other things. Partying is a good way to meet people, but also is a good way to make mistakes and to get distracted for the real reason why your there; to learn. I also advise students to visit the school they want to attend before making a decision.

Look for a school that you think will provide the best experience for you. Find out how successful alumni were after graduation and ask current students how they feel about the school. Find out if the students think they are getting what they want out of their education. Other good advice is to look up the website for the school and see if they offer what your looking for, whether it be activities and clubs offered outside of class or checking out if they offer the field of study that you want to take up. It is also a good idea to take a tour of the campus that way you can see first hand what the college looks like and get familiar with the environment. While on the tour, ask the guide questions to get a better understanding of things or to clerify anything you don't understand. To make the most of the college experience three things are essential. First find the classes that you need and want to take. Second, go to class, you don't learn anything by skipping out. Third have a positive attitude and make friends, they can be helpful later down the road.

To choose the best college, one must assess the location and specialties of study that a certain college provides as well as understanding how to gain the most out of your college experience. In order to choose a college that someone will truly be ecstatic about, one must be aware of location factors that are preferable for them and those that are not. Looking over this list of preferable conditions and comparing them to the list of conditions that a college actually provides will enable one to make a more informed decision as to which college is the correct fit for them. When someone has a specific type of study to pursue, then that individual should choose a college that is famous for producing successful people in that type of study. Therefore, one can obtain a specialized program of study. Understanding how to gain the most out of college has to deal mainly with time management. A good idea is to not take on a full course load and to become involved in college activities and study groups. This way, one can have fun, hang out with friends, and still achieve good grades.

The best advice I can give is to go somewhere that feels right and fulfills all of your expectations/desires. Don't go somewhere because of someone else. Everyone has their own path to follow and has to do what's right for them, regardless of what others think or say. In choosing a major, you should go with something you can pour your whole heart into. Don't choose it just because there's a good market or a hefty paycheck involved. A career path isn't worth pursing if your heart isn't in it. As far as the social aspect of college, the best thing you can do is reach out and broaden your horizons, but make sure you stay true to yourself in the process and don't succomb to temptations that could lead you astray. A college education is a valuable asset, but it can be a meaningless waste of time and effort if you aren't serious about it. The education you receive from college is much more than the initial seed of classroom instruction. Life lessons are revealed and embedded in your memory, transforming the naive high school graduate into an experienced adult.

Keep your mind open. Your options are unlimited and it's all about finding the perfect fit for you. You are the key to your future and the only thing holding you back is yourself.

The search for the right college can a very difficult and overwhelming experience. The two most important things that the college of your choice should posess are your major, and comfortability. The college should most certainly have your intended major and you should also feel very comfortable on the campus. In order to make the most of your college experience you need to be outgoing and willing to do new things. College is a time to experiment and meet all kinds of new people. You need to "put yourself out there" from the moment you arrive on campus, and be willing to meet and talk to just about anyone.