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When finding a college, I would advise that parents and students should focus on finding a campus that fits the personality of the student. If the student is comfortable then he/she is more likely to excel. I believe that tuition should NOT be considered until the very end. First, consider the acadedmic interest of the student and find out which colleges offer classes in that field. Next, find a college that provides the right learing environment; class sizes, professor availability, etc. from the colleges that meet the first requirement. Now, explore the other activities that those colleges have to offer and weed out any that don't offer enough opportunities for the student to be entertained with favorite past-times and challenged to experience new things. Of the remining colleges, research the living arrangements, meal plans, job opportunities, career services, counselling services, tutoring services, etc. offered. Next, apply to the few colleges that have passed all the scrunity. Finally, contact the financial aid office for advice in meeting the costs. By following these steps, the student has only applied to schools that will be a good fit academically and socially. Upon acceptance, the costs can then be tackled.

To find the right college that fits you, look at the campus's surroundings and the type of people that go to the college. Do not just follow your high school friends. The college's extracurriculars usually draw the students to the school. To be with like minded individuals, go somewhere that has a lot that interests you. Do not go somewhere just because it is easy, go somewhere with tons of prestige. When you get into the college of your choice, become very involved. Meet anyone and everyone. Make friends everywhere you go and network. Get involved in the school government or many other organizations that they have to offer. Also, join a fraternity /sorority and get involved with them. The more people one meets or knows, the more opportunity for fun and advancement he or she will have in the future. Even after stressing the extracuriculars, do not forget to study because college is on a whole different level than high school.

New students attending college should apply and visit as many campuses as they can and maybe to contact with previous students or advisors in the campuses they are going to visit in order for them to have plenty of choices and make a wise decision where to further their education. Another important step that the students or parents should look at the careers they offer and if the school have the career of the student that is applying and if the student is undecided upon a major, he or she should go to the career center (I am assuming most school have them) and get more information about the different careers they offer. In order to have a great college experience you should join various student board types and to be active with college life, (attend different meetings that are hold on campus, concerts on campus, athletics games etc.) and get involved with extra-curriculum activities outside classes, this will help to reduce or release stress and it's a good way to meet new people and make new friends. When registering for the first time make sure to go the first day of the week they open to freshmens.

Look for a college that suites your child's interests and your annual college budget. Always have at least $400 saved up for textbooks.

Find somewhere that you will feel at home, because if you are not comfortable in your enviroment, you will be unhappy and will not succeed. If you find yourself dissapointed with anything when visiting a campus, check out somewhere else first before making a descion.

It is really hard to find the right college for you the first time. Just go with one that you think is right and if it's not you can transfer.

Finishing school debt free is extremely useful in today's economy but don't ever trade quality over cheapness. A little debt from a school with an impressive reputation is better than no debt from a school with no name. Make the most of your time. Everyone in college starts from a clean slate. No one can fail you out but yourself. Get involved with academic crowds, not fraternities or sororities. Honor societies are great. Study abroad programs foster excellent learning experiences and friends for life. Apply for as much financial aid as you can.

In order to find the right college, I would schedule tours of the campus to get a good feel of what the school looks like especially while the school is still in session to see the diversity of the campus. Also when choosing the campus, find out how large or small the campus is and how the security looks in the campus. Find out the cost of the tuition as you will want to make sure that you can afford the housing or have to find an apartment or rental house off campus. While attending college, have a cell phone that your friends will be able to contact you and also meet up for like hangouts or study groups. Also get involved with the Student Activities Club to be able to schedule activities on campus that would appeal to many of the students on campus. If you have any kind of trouble find out if your school offers a tutoring session where upper class students or other professors can give you advice and new strategies that will help you to solve the problem. Just make sure that you study and pass classes and have fun with making friends.

Visit the schools you are thinking about attending. Ask questions, find out as much as you can and keep an open mind. Talk to the students on campus, many would love to answer questions. When you find one that fits get involved as soon as possible, either with clubs and organizations or greek life. And do not always trust the rumors you hear about greek life, it is different for everyone. Try your best and have fun.

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