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The advice that I would give to parents about finding the right college for thier child would be to listen to what thier child has to say after seeing the college. Do not force or try to talk your child into going to a certain college just because you think it would be best for them. It is important that your child feel comfortable and at home there, as they are the ones who will be spending a great deal of the next four years living there. And the advice that I would give new students is don't just go to a college because alot of your friends are going there. I gaurantee you that you will make new friends and it will happen fast. College is a time in your life when it is fun to branch and meet new people. And to be honest, all of my friends that I hang out with now, I didn't know in highschool. Good luck and make the most of the next four years, it is the time of your life!

7855410259 a college is the right choice is how similar the college is to the student's typical environment. If they feel at home, they will be successful.

You must take several things into account when choosing a school. Just because a school has your major doesn't mean it's the right school for you. If you like going home, consider the cost of the time and money it would take to travel back and forth. If you like living in your big city at home, you would most likely enjoy a school in a bgger city. Don't forget about the little things like student involvement, parking availability or shuttle services, and the aesthetic of the school- the little things are what can get to you over time. Once you're at the school you've chosen, don't sit on your tush. It's difficult to do on your own, but go find a group or two to get involved with, talk to your neighbors, or just get out of your house/dorm/apartment and read in a cafe. A good social support system works wonders in helping you get through your college years. Lastly, don't get caught up in the illegal activities common at most schools- it doesn't help your thinker- the reason you're in college in the first place.

The most important factor when determining a college is that schools ratings for the particular major your son/daughter wishes to pursue.

Pick a school for the right reasons (not because friends are going there) try not to be nervous when you go and have fun. Dont worry about not knowing what your major is, because it will probaby change about 20 times anyway.

I think that visiting a school and interacting with the faculty and students there is the best way to find out if that school is the right fit for you. Many Colleges and Universities even allow students to sit in on classes. Once you have found the place you will call home for the next two to four years, get involved! Find whatever interests you, whether or not it applies directly to your major, and get involved in clubs, organizations, or classes that express that interest. College is all about what you make it. If you go in with a positive attitude and understand that these years are a great learning experience, it will be all that you would like and more!

Finding the right college can seem like the hardest decision that you'll ever make. The most important thing to consider when college searching is choosing the school that fits you as an individual. There are plenty of schools out there and you as a student are bound to find one that just makes you feel at home. I know that when I was first looking at schools the most important part of the selection process was personal visits. So set up personal visits to the schools you have the most interest in and take a look for yourself. There is no better way to get to know or visualize a particular college atmosphere than with a personal visit. Once you have decided on the school that best fits not only your career goals but your personality, take in every opportunity that is thrown at you. There is nothing more thrilling in your college experience than taking opportunities that you otherwise would never have the chance to do. Join clubs, study abroad, attend campus events, these plus more are all ways to make the most of your college experience. Live, laugh, learn! Every college students motto to success!!!

College days should be the best time in your life. Choose a field of study carefully and give it your utmost attention. Experience the whole ball of wax. Social life, school work, interaction with faculty and administration, and making friends are all an important part of college. Plan for college both financially and academicly while you are still in high school. And know that it is OK to change majors or schools once you are out there on your own. It is never too late to change your mind.

Go somewhere that you feel comfortable at, if you go somewhere that doesn't feel right you won't have a good college experience. Don't choose a school just because friends are going there.

College is the most important decision of your life. Everything your parents wanted you to learn in life, you learn here. You learn to share , because you have no other choice in a dorm room. You learn to be nice because you want that last piece of cake in the cafeteria. You learn to say "no" because you see first hand what "yes" can do. You learn to be self reliant because there is no one to depend on except yourself. And you learn to value education when you see the rewards on a graduating seniors face. When ypu enter college, you are a boy (or girl), but when you leave, you are a man(woman). It is a wonderful time to be alive!