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When looking for a collage make sure: you visit it they have the activities that interest you they have the major you want to do have a good transition program: from high school to collage can support you financially that can help you mentally has great support

My advise to those parents and and/or students, is to find schools that have excellent college departments, instead of looking at the university or college in general after your own convenience.

Visit a lot of colleges and consider alternative areas of interest aside from the intended major as many students will change focus before graduation.

Experiencing campus life is the most important thing that a student can do when deciding which college to attend. When narrowing down college choices, students should do everything possible to be involved with activities on campus in order to get a feel for what each school is like. This can be done by participating in summer sports camps, classes, and other activities that are offered to high school-level students by the university. It is important to not only know what the school is like academically, but also socially. Spend time at each campus with your parents and talk to friends that attend that school, and ask them what immediately sets this college apart from the others. Imagine yourself in the classrooms of this school, interacting with the students enrolled there, and see if you can picture your next four years being a satisfying experience with all things considered. Choosing schools may be one of the most important decisions of your life, so it is beneficial to know what you will be experiencing at the school that you select.

The primary advice that i would give to parents and students is to find a school that fits YOU. Don't go to a school because of your friends or because your parents want you to go there. I have seen a lot of kids leave this school because it didn't fit them. I would also suggest researching the school first and other schools to see which is best for your intended major.

I would tell them to visit the campus and choose a school that fits their academic needs as well as their social needs. It is also very important to find a school that is finiancially smart for you and your family. I would also say for them to make sure that the school has the resources for them that they need to complete their education and be able to guide them through their years at the University.

I would tell both parents and students to do research before deciding on a particular school. The student should decide what type of school they would like to attend (urban, suburban, or rural), the size of the school, what majors they are intersted, and where they would like to attend school. I also think that it is important for students to visit the schools they are interested in, so they can get a feel for the school before making a decision. After deciding on a school I think that the student should start getting involved from the get go, if not they may never get involved. It will also help in making friends and a social circle. Have fun, this is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life! Enjoy it!!!

College isn't everything. chilax

My advice to the parents and students about finding the right college is to think of what interests them the most. When they find out whatever college specializes their interests, work hard early. It is extremely difficult to dig yourself out of a hole in college. So work hard early. And have fun.

The best advice I could give to parents about helping their student choose a college would be to listen to what the student wants, and not depend so much on what they want their student to do. After all, it's the student attending the college, and they should be happy with their choice. Students need to focus on what kind of majors are offered, the size of the campus and number of attending students, athletic and extracurricular activities available, location, and expense of their choice colleges. To make the most of college experience, I'd personally recommend living on campus at least the first year. You can meet so many people and be closer to what main campus has to offer such as tutoring or dining halls, and it kind of sets the stage for college life. It would also be a good idea to get involved in something other than classes. Find a club or a fraternity/sorority or some kind of extracurricular activity you really enjoy. It takes the stress out of always being bogged down with school work. However, do not let your social life get in the way, be sure to study!