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College should be a great and memorable experience for every student. Some advise from me would be to make a list of all the colleges the student would like to consider and do some research on each one of them, writing down certain points about them. Some points could include costs, availability of student organizations, size, location, etc. The student should then eliminate a few of the choices to come down to about three or four final choices. The student should then apply for those colleges and, if accepted, begin looking for financial aid if needed. The last thing a college student wants to be focusing on and stressing about all year is how they are going to pay for the next semester. Living on campus is also something every student should consider because it helps one get more involved on campus because it is their home while in school.

Think of your pocket book. You don't have to spend outragious amounts to go to a good school. Close to home is a good idea also.

Visit the schools, Work on time management

I would advise students to not just pick a University because their parents or friends said it was a good one. They should do their own research and find out it it is the reight place for them. They should also know ahead of time what career field they want to go in. It will make the process of choosing a college alot easier. Parents shouldn't push their children to go to college if it is not something that they don't want to do. They should let their children find their own path and encourage them to steer tin the right direction. Students should enjoy themselves while in college while at the same time staying focused and goal-orientated. Have fun and do your best in college.

Make sure you do your research.

Take many campus visits also over night ones, sit in classes, meet professors, talk to other people in different backgrounds and hear their school experiences, make sure its in a good town w/ good surroundings, If you can drive to school, you should gets you more familiar w/ the area and city. Make friends...thats a plus. Make sure the finicial aid office knows what there doing besides you have to go there at least 3 times a year. Make sure the food places are ok (Dining Hall) Because meal plans are required some times up until you are a Senior. The Dorms...find a college that offer nice dorms... The only problem is hopeing you have a good roommate UGH sucks right. And for parents Just encourage your childs decision making and don't force them to go to a school they don't wanna attend. They have to be there for 4 years and you don't so just let them make there own decicions besides thats apart of the beggining of college life. Also just be sure to keep a little money in there pockets and gas in there tanks thts my only advice.

I would say consider all of your options and factors: money, programs, room and board..etc ad pray about it. God will lead you in the right direction. I think you should visit the college to see first hand if it is for you or not. for me, that made it for me because i felt right at home.

I would start looking early as a student, and I would start saving for college early as a parent

I have different aspects on what to look for when choosing a college, as well as how to make the most of the college experience due to the fact that I not only have the role of a full-time student, I am also a wife and a mother. As a wife and mother I do advise the younger generation to choose education before family since both take so much of your time and effort, but I also encourage other mothers to go back to school, it is not too late. I have certainly worked hard on making the most of my college experience by joining clubs and study groups and making sure that I get what I am contributing so much of my time and money towards?an education. As a parent, I advise finding a college that has plenty of clubs and activities to keep the students involved and excited about their futures. Choosing the right social environment is important so that the student does not get into trouble and stray from their studies. Always remember that college is a choice, so one must take advantage of the time and money spent in order to be truly successful.

Try to make sure that the college matches your child's interests on several different levels--that way the bases are covered if they change degree plans. Visiting "the top 5" colleges that interests your child is important because, when they visit, they can get the feel and atmosphere of the campus, students, faculty, facilities, etc. Reading about a particular campus gives a good idea of what the school is about--but being there really puts all the important factors into greater prespective.