Brittany
The best advice possible is to always do your best. Many students like to do the bare minimum around their sophomore or junior year. Senior year they will be regretting not trying their absolute hardest. Most importantly, remember that hard work always pays off. Another important factor in college is to remember where you came from, remember your values and your true friends. It is also vital to your social life to open up and be open-minded, talk to anyone and everyone. Learning and enthusiasm is contagious.
Brandon
Find one that you are comfortable with and that you feel you will be a good match for.
Wilson
Be involved, stay on campus your first two years and remember if things get tough, your family will always be there for support.
Renee
Friends will always be there for you, but the chance to go for what is best for you is not an option you will always be granted. School is very important to me because I understand it is the experience of a lifetime and probably some of the best times I will ever have in my young life. When you are choosing a school, be sure to pick the one that is right for you and offers what you are needing or looking for. Don't pick the schools that you're freinds are going to just so you can be close. Colleges are not so confined that you can't visit or keep in touch -- just be true to yourself and what you want and don't feel pressured at all. Follow your gut and your goals and pick the school that you feel is seriously going to help you get to where you want to be. Also, don't focus TOO hard on studies. Keeping up with academics is all well and good but don't forget to have fun and make friends - its all part of the learning experience too.
Justin
look at community colleges or sattelite campuses for the first 2 years as a way to save money and kids can be close to or at home during this time. Really helped me adjust.
Jason
Take your time. Choose the school that seems best to you and don't let anyone else influence your decision. Ask a lot of questions while your visiting. If you can't visit, find a professor in the program(s) that your interested in and e-mail them with questions you may have.
Allison
Students, choose a college that is comfortable to you and not just because it pleases your parents. If you are not happy with the school your academic standing will probably suffer.
Nicole
Do your research beofre committing to a college. Visit the campus, talk to the students about how they feel about their university. Compare caosts from surrounding schools, and make sure you get the most value for your money. Don't forget to aplly for financial aid and scholarships--many colleges have lists pages long of scholarships that are given away every semester!
Aimee
There is no harm in research. Many students I talked to went on tours to a variety of college campuses. If you know what you would like to do, then it narrows down your search tremendously. You have to find what's right for you. The best thing to do is go and get information. The more you know, the more informed you can be and can make a more educated based decision. I find it disappointing when people choose a college campus because it looks pretty or it feels right. This is only part of your experience. The real reason you are in college is to learn and take advantage of every academic opportunity that comes your way. Your college experience is what you make of it regardless of where you choose to go. To make the most out of your college experience you must work hard and know self disipline. You must make sacrifices, but still have fun a long the way. Just know everyday you slack off, someone is going to come up and pass you. You must be on your game at all times. It's a balancing act and only you can to master it.
Courtney
When choosing a college be sure to chose one that suits you and your interestes. Find one with an amazing staff that will be willing to see you as an individual and help you sort out your personal problems. If you have trouble with large classroom, choose a small, more personal school. BE INVOLVED! Join a club or an organization. Get out there and meet new people! They will make your life so much easier!