Selwyn
MAke sure that both you and your child like the university and are comfortable with the university.
VaLyssia
The most advice I would give parents and or students into making their college experience worth while would be to take a tour over the campus. Also to check into the activites that might tickle your fancy, and to be involved with cultural things as well as non cultural things. Take your freshman year to view the ways of operation on campus and find things that best suit you. Sign up for scholarships and grants. Do your fafsa as early as you possibly can you do not want available financial aid to be held up under any means necessary. Do not be afraid to speak up for what you believe in or what you want. College is full of different people do not feel bad if you go unnoticed, it's rather normal. College is all in what you make it. Get to know new people, you would be amazed at what you have in common with people you don't know.
Jeremiah
I would advice parents and/or students about finding the right college that fits into their budget and a school that has a good college life on campus.
Reagan
take tours of the campuses and talk to current students
Megan
Firstly, I would check to make sure the students choice of a major is offered at the college in which they plan to attend. Not all majors are offered at all colleges. Also see what college offers the most financial aid or scholarship packages. This can be an important step if money is a problem. Though the choice of college shouldnt be solely based on just this it can really help to narrow down the choices. Parents check out the dorms and see if this is somewhere where you would want your student to stay and feel comfortable. Students and Parents make sure to take college tours of the final choices so you can see up close what the facilities look like and also interact with the staff to see if they are friendly and helpful. Ask questions!!!! Students do not be afraid they are their to help you out. And last but certainly not least make sure You Have FUN at whichever college you choose but dont forget the BOOKs must become your first priority! Get involved in organizations, make sure professors know your name, stay on top of your studies and you should be FINE!! =-]
letha
Make sure that you are going to fell comfortable in your University...and that all finacial aid is taken care of before you attend the University.
Rosalene
The best thing when looking for a college "home" is to put what is most important to you first. No matter if that's the social environment or academics first. No two people will choose the same college for the same reason. Everyone is different and make choices according to their own needs. Another good thing when choosing a college is to NOT choose a college based on just the amount of finacial aid you're offered, because even though things you need are being paid for that doesn't mean that you will be most happy at that particular school. Sometimes you just have to go with your "gut feelings" about choosing the right college or university
Reina
The time and effort that goes into finding the right college may seem overwhelming and never ending but, in the end it will all pay off.