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I strongly suggest making numerous visits to colleges of interest, and even a college or two that does not interest the parents and/or students. Variety helps the parents/students find what best fits them. It is important to keep options open, and find points of preference in each school. Before agreeing to attend college, I visited numerous schools, which included three visits to my first choice school. Because college is a large step in life, it is important to find where a student would best be satisfied, and sometimes there is more to the search than a first impression. As for the schooling, earning a degree is difficult, which means the student must be comfortable and satisfied with his or her choice. Once your search is compelte, making a college experience is all dependent on one's attitude. It is important to be truly dedicated to studies, yet find yourself and life long friends! College is a wonderful experience, and I wish you the very best in your search. Have fun!

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In looking for the right college for you or your student, you have to be willing to say no to a fantastic university just because of the name. Sometimes, those universities are the very thing that messes up a students ability to do anything. Parents listen to what the student wants in a university and students, if you visit a campus and something just fits, go for it. Sometimes you don't know why, but you were meant to be somewhere.

Deciding on a college is a challenging task that takes a lot of thought and dedication. Indiana Wesleyan made this process painless and enjoyable. From my very first encounter with Indiana Wesleyan, I felt welcome and important. My admissions counselor made me feel as though I mattered to the university. This attitude extended from the starting point and continued all the way through to graduation day. Indiana Wesleyan wishes the best for every prospective student that walks through the doors, even if that means the student chooses a different college. After making my decision to attend IWU, I never looked back. Even through the hard times and the late night study sessions, I took time to be thankful for the great facilities that I could utilize at my will and for the incredible professors that became more like my family everyday. College isn't just about meeting new people and getting a degree. College is about finding yourself and gaining confidence in the direction your life is headed. Find a college that can support you in all of these ways because it will affect you throughout the rest of your life. I'm thankful that I found that at IWU.

As you leave high school and go on to college try to find a school that fits you. Don't pick a school based upon your friends, family, or any other outside influence. The college years are extremely busy and you will grow and change in many ways. You will no longer be the person that you were in high school. You have the chance to decide who you are and who you want to be. Having a campus that will help you become that person is the best thing that you can have. College is great. You meet people who have different backgrounds from you. You learn from professors who are extrememly smart and have amazing life experiences. You'll make friends that will help you through rough times and will keep you laughing during good times. You will have the opportunity to be involved in any kind of activity that you desire whether it be athletic, religious, or academic. So, I guess my best advice would be to embrace this time of life. College goes by fast and you'll miss the community you've developed when they eventually kick you out into the world with your diploma.

Don't stress out too much about which school you go to. I went to my third choice school for financial reasons, and it ended up being great. Once you get there, try hard. I saw too many people waste their talents and brains goofing off, and when they graduated they were in trouble.

Get involved in many activities and make friends. Also, make the most of your classes, actually study. You can learn a lot and be very prepared for life if you apply yourself.

You will be able to tell if this is the place for you just by stepping onto campus. Do not let the finances get in the way of attending Indiana Wesleyan University. If this is where God wants you to be he will provide. The professors here are superior in their fields, they are knowledgeable and willing to help you at all cost. I am leaving here a completely changed person. Indiana Wesleyan University is the place to grow spiritually, emotionally and academically. When you leave you will be over qualified in your feild of study and be able to get a job due to your vast knowledge.

Make sure you visit your prospecive schools and apply to more than one.

I would tell you to visit as many places as possible during high school. Have a good idea of what you want in a school, but be open to other things too. As long as you work hard and develop good study habits while you're in high school, the scholarships will come. Don't let money be the deciding factor if you feel like a certain school is the best fit for you. Once you're at college, get involved, make friends - and don't go home every weekend. That's a recipe for disaster. If you stay on campus, you're more likely to develop lasting friendships and relationships than if you're only there during the week. You'll get out of your four (or five...) years what you put into it. Work hard but keep a balance with relaxation or you'll get burned out very quickly. Parents, be supportive but let your kids be themselves. They'll probably make some mistakes - but you have to trust that you've raised them well and let them be adults. They'll figure things out. But don't forget to remind them they're loved, no matter what.