Melissa
I would take as many college days as you possibly can. Visit as MANY colleges as you can before making your decision!
Make the most of the experience by getting involved as fast as you can. Not necessarily in A LOT of things but just a few things that you can stick to for all four (or however many) years.
Katy
Look for the college that feels most like home to you. You cannot just tell by looking at pictures or hearing stories about campus. You need to take more then one tour, and try to imagine what it would be like for you to live there. Its best to spend at least your first year on campus in the dorms. Its gives you the true taste of college life. Parents, encourage your kids to stay on campus for most weekends, that is when most activites take place. Invest in a good solid alarm clock, usually in the form of a friend who is always on time for classes, they will make sure you always get there. Find friends for everything, eating, exercising, studying, hanging out. There is someone for anything.
Matthew
Find a school where you can be comfortable and still learn what you want to learn.
Jessica
Finding the right college is very important. One needs to make sure they know what they are going to school for and find a school that specializes in such a program, and are nationally known for that program. I also feel one needs to know whether they want to go to school in an enviorment with a lot of student and big lecture halls, or a college that has small class sizes and a one on one basis with the professors.
Rachel
I would tell them to definitely visit the school they are seriously considering so they can get a feel for the campus. Also, get to know the faculty and staff in their major because they will be a huge help when it comes to academics. I would tell them to try and get involved as much as their schedule allows because participating in activites helps to ease the transition from high school to college by making new friends and getting to know how the campus runs. Make sure you find time for yourself and focus on your studies as much as possible. Try and find a group of friends that don't distract you from your studies and support and encourage you throughout the year.
Chelsea
Do what feels right. When you know you . Don't go home for the first month because taht is the time you meet your friends. Be open to new horizons and new people!
Bre
I would make sure that you visit the college often. Also, be sure to talk to the students who attend the college. During the visits they allow you to talk to the ones who work with admissions, etc. but i would try to also try to talk to normal students around the campus and get their views and aspects about everything.