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I would tell others that it is very important to choose a school with people, professors, and a campus that fits the prospective students idea of what he/she is looking for in life. Look deeply into the program that you want to go in to, and make sure that not only does it fit the criteria that the work world sets forth, but also your own. I would also say that it is very important to get multiple opinions from persons that already attend the schools that you are looking at. Another important factor is advising. From personal experience I know how frustrating it can be to receive bad advising which can cause numerous problems including more time in school than originally planned. Another factor to consider would be the statistics of that particulr school's graduation rates, as well as out of that number how many students did or did not graduate in 4 years. Most of all I would reccomend a visit to each prospective school during a normal (non-orientation) day. This will allow you to see what campus 'really' looks like.

Whatever your first choice, stick it out for at least a year- even if you don't like it at first.

Make sure the college you find will not only fit the needs of your child, but also a place they can have fun and live independenly as they live out their lives working for their future.

Do not apply here they do not value you as a student.

Make sure you do yourself a favor and do research. The internet is the biggest help!! You can to any school website and get all the information you need. And when you find that college, stay focused and be active in your classes. The main goal comes sooner than you think.

I would like to tell the future college students that they should choose the college that fits their interests. Factors like if you like a large environment, variety of classes, on-campus house, diversity, more activities and other choices can help decide which college is right for you. Parents can decide by determining how they want their children to learn, whether is a big, social environment or a small, conservative limited community, or whatever they prefer. The students can make the most of their experience by participating very actively in classes, clubs, and sororites/fraternities, etc. Also, they can help out with campus activities and this way can make a lot of new friends, who can be their supports through their college career and even after.

Finding the right college can be tough. There are so many colleges out there! But after having gone through the process myself (twice), I realized there are a few criteria to be aware of while looking. One of the most important qualities to look for is good academics. If the school doesn't have good teachers, degree programs, and hands-on, enriching programs, it's not worth spending your money there. For that matter, as I have experienced myself, know your major before you make a decision about a school. That way, you have already looked at the school's program for that major. Some universities have wonderful science programs but horrible education programs, for example. Also many schools offer hefty scholarships often, pertaining to your major, when entering as a freshman. If you switch majors or transfer later on, you lose those scholarships, and chances are that your new program or school will not provide that kind of money. And of course, schools differ in their price and how they handle money. Look at your financial situation before choosing your school. Doing all of this will hopefully help you have a more pleasant time in college. Good luck!

Find a place that has an admirable area that pertains to the field you want to study.

Make sure that you or your child has an idea of what they want to do, as changing majors is very costly and can be a big hinderance.

Look hard, and make sure you know what you are getting.