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My one suggestion would be to visit the campus and stay for a day. Become a regular student by sitting in classes, eating campus lunch, and visiting all dorms and buildings. It would also be helpful to ask other students about their satisfaction with the school and their education. You will recieve and honest opinion from the current attending students. Do not just trust a school's word, go and experience it for yourself.

The best advice that i could give parents/students of finding that perfect college is patience and research. Read about and research the college; and even more get to known the suffounding area of the college. Make sure that you as a student (and a parent of a student(s)) feel comfortable there and supported buy the administration. And do not be afraid to ask questions because how else would you learn.

The main things to consider are, first how much money the student or parent is willing to spend. If cheaper is the answer and the student doesnt mind, community college is the route to go. If not universities are really great. Also if the student does not like where he or she is living currently then maybe consider what type of climate they would prefer. Think about the size of the school desired, and the size of the classrooms. If the student wants a sorority/fraternity based school, research ones that provide that. Think about whether or not it matters to the student if the school is concerened about the environment, or has a lot of sports and or clubs to join. But, if the parent(s) dont have a strong heart, and cant handle their kids being far away, they should try to convince their student of staying closer to home, but keep in mind, your kid does not neccessarily want you around often. This is their chance to learn what it is like in the real world. It may be scary at first, but it is worth it to have a college education along with new friends.

My advice to parents first of all is to make sure your child chooses the school he or she wants to go to, since they are the ones going to the college, the decision should be theirs, but I'm not saying don't give them ideas, but make sure they choose. For students, look for a college that may have what your looking for in a major, but make sure the school has a variety of majors not just the one you want, because you never know if you find something else that is better than the major you intended to do. Also try a variety of classes to get the feel of different types of things. Sports is a great way to interact with others and enjoy your campus, intermurals are very fun. Most college students tend to think drinking is a great thing to do, but it is very harmful, I'm not telling you not to, but I'm not saying you should, there are plenty of other ways to have fun. Don't mess up your education because you got busted with alcohol. Make sure you get to know your professors, they help a lot.

The advice I would give to students about finding the right college would be to visit the college campus, and walk around it. Find out about the method of transportation that most students use, discover how far it is from town, see if you would be comfortable living there. Then, talk to the professors in the department you're going to major in: see what they value in a student, and ask them what they think makes a good professor. A good professor should always make time to help their students, and should be friendly and willing to answer any questions. See what sort of jobs are common amongst the students as well, and find out how they balance that with their other obligations. To make the most of their college experience, a student should stay organized, stay ahead on their homework, and determine what their priorities are. A student should also explore the town their university is in/next to, and learn to become independent. That's the greatest lesson a student can receive from college.

To scope out your potential college, get in touch with some of the students who already go there. You already have a certain personality and lifestyle, and your college should be able to offer an environment conducive to that, that celebrates that, even. Through your contact in that college, get to know the town a little bit. It helps so much to be able to live in a place you love, and to find work there if you need it, and to know what kind of transportation will work for you. Get connected as soon as you move in. Find a community, find clubs that you will add something to, that accept you. Find a good study spot, somewhere that you won't have distractions, and when you're there, you can focus on schoolwork or be creative. Don't be way too engrossed in your studies so that you ignore people, and don't get so caught up in socializing that you get nothing done, because then you'll be constantly stressed. Be a step ahead, try and organize even if you hate it, and manage your time so you can do fun stuff, too.

The importance in finding the right college is finding the right one that fits you personally. Yes it is a plus if they carry your major but the college you choose to attend should be an extension of you and what you hope to achieve in this world. It should be a campus that not only do you want to succeed in academically but have fun at also. Because college, while academics is a main part, should be be fun also. You should not be afraid to have a social life, but make sure it is not entirely booze and drugs. Choose a college that is close to things you like do socially like dancing, hiking, eating, or biking. College is whatever you plan to make it, so make it what you are positively.

My advice would be to make sure the classes you are taking at junior colleges will transfer (if you are transferring any classes) the way you expect them to. Contact the university registrar to confirm their transfer eligibility. Visit the school , take tours, and interview with applicable department heads. Find out how your college compares to others in the field of study you are persuing. Tour the campus, the town, and the surrounding area to see if it's a place you want to spend for a few years. Look into housing and the cost of living. If you know anyone that is attending, or attended this school, talk with them about their experiences. In order to not waste your time at college, plan on working hard and do your homework ahead of time. When you are at your school of choice, get to know upper class students. Become familiar with the potential difficulties with classes you will have to take. This will help you to schedule classes so that you will not have too many hard classes during the same term. You should get student opinions about various professors, but still realize that they are only opinions.

I chose a college that was close to my house, had my major, and fit all of my needs. I found it important to stay close to friends and family, although your student, or you, may want to get away from home. Location is important to consider. I would also advise looking into schools that are known for having your major and teaching it well. Lastly, ensure that the housing situation and economic consientiousness fit your specific needs.

Find a place where you feel comfortable with the school's reputation, student body, and surrounding community. Job opportunities are important, but not as important as a fun and interesting school.