Kendall
The best advice that can be given is to choose whats right for you. NOT your parents, they will give you advice on whats best for you and them not just you. Weigh in big vs small school, prices, majors, and even climate because that can change your college experiance drastically. Also, if the University you choose has the opportunity to participate in Greek life, give it a shot. It's not animal house, its a family, and a home away from home.
Joseph
I would say that you gotta find a college that is right for you, just because a college is well known does not mean that they have the best programs or the best way of teaching the programs they do have. If you dont like cities and the hustle and bustle then you wont like a big school so dont go to those ones. There are plenty of smaller Universities that are just as good and sometimes better out there waiting for you application. So dont decide your school because of its name, meet some of the professors, sit in on some classes, and decide for yourself if you like the atmostphere. Its your next four years and your paying for it so why not get what you like and feel comfortable in, then the learning should come eaiser.
Abigail
Look for the college that best fits you. Don't let your parents, relatives, friends tell you where to go or what to study. Every college is different, each best in its own way, so when you look for the college you want to attend fr 2 years or more look for the college that you would like to attend, not the one everyone else wants to attend.
Jeffrey
Find a college that will offer a masters in the field that you are looking for, if you field does not offer a masters then find one that has a great success rate out side of graduation
Jennifer
The advice that I would give students about finding the right college would be class size. It all depends on how you learn, if you can learn without one on one contact, you can go to a big univeristy. But if you enjoy that one on one contact, pick a smaller school. It's always important to get all the help you can in college because it is totally different then high school. Making the most out of college is impoartant. I was always the shy one and was a transfer student, so I was in a room with 5 strangers, who became my best friends!! You really have to let your gaurd down when going to college so you will fit in and really be happy where you end up. I believe that is the most important part of a college experience is friends, because without them you will not have all the support needed for an amazing college experience.
Samantha
When you visit a college, talk to some current students. They can tell you all sorts of things that the tour guides and brochures don't mention.
Mitchell
look for a college with go techers and the program you own't ..
Joe
Find a college that suits your expected experience. When you think of going to college or sending your child to college, what do you picture it as being like, the campus, the courses and community? Is it where you want to learn to know and become part of the social community of? Is it financially feasible? Do you know people already going to that college or university or do you look forward to making new friends? Do you want a classroom filled with hundreds of students or a handfull? What kind of weather do you prefer to live in? How far from home are you willing to be? Consider career interests and different majors and programs offered by different schools. Look forward to a brand new experience that can be as confusing as you let it, but know also that no matter how crazy things may seem, many have been there before you, and many have suceeded. The opportunity is there, the choices are yours to make. Don't expect everything to always go flawlessly, and never stress over the smallest things. Always buy required course books, and try to buy offline cause bookstores usually aren't cheap! Good Luck!
Robert
The best advice for students looking for the right college is to go ad visit the college first. If you know someone on campus that is the best way to find out about the school. Tours of campus don't always point out the best parts, such as, you don't have to clean the bathroom if it is a community bathroom. While you are visiting the campus ask questions and make sure your needs will be met. Also, you have to make the college experience, the college won't do it for you. Go out and meet people, if there are icebreakers offered go to them and meet people. College is not fun if you don't have friends you can hang out, study, and even get food with. Above all, make the college work for you. You are paying them so make sure you get your money out of the experience. Inlist the services which they provide when you need them and have a good time.