Desirae
I would say to do you research and go to campus tours, ask questions to students there. Make sure the school has majors you are interested in and make sure you pick a school that you can get involved in! Getting involved makes the experience so much more amazing!
Ashlii
I would say to figure out what you expect in a college and research from there. It's all in what you want, there are so many options out there, so don't limit yourself.
Kirsten
Students who are searching for colleges with varsity sports do not just attend a college because of that sport. Be sure to look at financial aid given other than athletic scholarships and how helpful the financial aid office is. If you go to a school just because of a varsity sport you may be cheating yourself out of a once in a life time opportunity for careers and education. Look to see how diverse the campus is, the more ethnic backgrounds the more you learn about other people which will help you in the long run if you work for someone of a different background. Make sure the housing department has enough room for everyone that is enrolled and being accepted or you will have to find a way to pay for school and an apartment. Look at the overall view of the campus including, majors, financial aid, housing, transportation, an activities for weekends. Do not go to a school just because of one aspect, make sure you look at all the details; it will make your college career a lot more enjoyable.
Emilee
Make sure to research all aspects of the school. From the academics to the rules and terms that each student has to abide by.
Nancy
Look around at all the college out there and see what there is offered for what you want to specifically want to do. Always tour the campus and make sure that it works with the way you need it to. Talk to some of the teacher in the feild that you are interested in; it can really help in making up your mind in what college to go to specifically. Also, location is everything with a school... look at that as well.
Katie
Make sure you always visit the college you're looking at. You might apply for a college and once you get there to start school, you might reaize that you don't like the campus.
Chris
To the students, go where you want with your life, don't back down. Get involed on campus. Most of all, have fun with it, and study hard.
To the parents, support your student every bit of the way, keep doing what you've been doing.
Jasmine
I would tell prospective students to visit all of their colleges. It is very important to get a feel for their college. Also be sure to get to know some one in the counseling department, they can give you good advice and know which administrators can help with which problems. Another important part of getting the true college experience is getting involved. You don't neccesarily have to do everything or be a leader just get of the dorms, meet new people, and most of all have fun. Even if you have lots of coursework or a job taking a breaking and having fun help keep your stress down, just don't take on too much. If your having problems with your roommate talk it out before it becomes a huge problem, and if you need help thats what your RA is for. One things that I wish someone had told me would be to talk to an advisor before you sign up for your freshman year and if you have a major try to find a degree map so you can get an idea of which classes you need to take each semester. Most importantly have fun!