Charles
Find a place that fits what you want to do when college life is over, the rest of the college experience will fall into place.
Trina
I would say look at a University that; is focused on your choice of a career, look for good communication skills from academic advisors and faculty. Always attend orientation at the University so; you will be able to identify and see all aspects of the school.
Elisabeth
Take your time. Do your research. And go to a school that values you!
Marie
I would tell them to think about what kind of college experience they want. If they want to attend a university with a foundation in Biblical doctrine, Liberty is for you. The atmosphere at Liberty is friendly and positive. People on campus actually want to meet you and get to know you. The friends you meet here, you will have for the rest of your life!
I suppose the best advice I can give to someone, is to think of what they want and see which college meets their needs the best. I would recommend finding a place that you feel comfortable and that has your major or interests. College should be a very enjoyable experience. It is a major transitional period in your life, where you really begin to figure yourself out.
To the parents, learn to trust the decisions of your children. Sometimes, the experience is the only way to learn. Be in their lives without running it for them. They will be more eager to share their experience with you if you let them make their own decisions on certain aspects of their life.
Taylor
visit the college and talk to students. sometimes administration won't always give you the run down but students are usually always honest
Tiffany
Find a school that agrees with what you believe in. If You believe in God go to a Christian college. If you Like small classes go to a small school find out what fits you the best
Kenneth
Choose a college that shares the same beliefs and principles as you do on life. Also, pick one that is accredited, and has a high standard for education. Pick a college or university that you as parents feel comfortable with your child attending. Also, let your son or daughter express their opinion on where he/she would like to attend. Remember that through the child's life, as parents, encouragement everyday is a source of hope and perserverence.
Tyler
Look at all of your options. Find the one that most fits your specific needs. Don't worry about where your parents went and keeping up the family tradition of going to the same school. Don't worry about where you're high school friends are going, because you make life-long friends in college!
Tiffany
In order to determine what college you plan on going to or what college is right for you, you must ask yourself what type of environment do you wnt to live in? As for myself, I am a christian and always told myself that no matter what college I went to, I would make sure that it was a christian university. I did not want to surround myself witrh drinking, smoking, partying, or negativity. I also had to look into college expenses. You must look at the big picture and determine not only what you'll be spending in your freshman year, but also in the following years. It's also important to visit campuses and go to orientations, just to see what the campus is all about. Most importantly, you should always have a back up plan. I have had many friends tell me that they only appied for one school and they didn't get accepted. Due to the fact that they didn't get accepted, they weren't able to go to college until the following semester. It would be wise to apply to more than one school, just to be safe.
Jan
Visit whatever school you are planning on going to. Don't just rely on what your admissions counsellor tells you; check it out online, look at the local Craigslist, and Facebook a few students who are attending the school now. See if you can drop in on a few classes, eat the cafeteria food, and stay in the dorms. Find out what's nearby and maybe look for a job. Don't just do what your parents want you to do; you shouldn't go to a school because your parents went if you don't like it.