kat
Be indecisive. That way, when you have found what you wanted, then you will truly be happy knowing that you tried all the other options. Don't be pressured on making immediate decisions, graduate at your own pace and learn into any topic that you want.
Rebecca
Do your homework! Just because a college is reputable does not mean that it is the best option for a high school graduate. Sometimes schools that aren't as famous as Harvard, for example, are still really good and could have just what your student is looking for in a school. Attending a college is a lot more than just the academics. The social atmosphere is important as well. Make sure that you/your student chooses a school that meets both their academic and social needs. Look at how well a college is able to place graduates in jobs/careers. Also, professors are really important to succeeding in and after college. Check into what type of experience they have in the fields they are teaching in the classroom. It is better to have professors with hands-on experience than ones that have only been in a classroom.
Heather
Follow your heart. I chose NAU because I felt it was where i should be. My parents disagreed with me but I did what I needed to do. Also foloow you heart while you're here at college. It's a once in a lifetime oppertunity so don't let these few short years pass you by. Join clubs, get involved, become a RA. Do what fits you and the rest will fall into place.
Brandon
The most important thing to understand about going to college is your attiutude. College will force you to step out of your comfort zone and make a new world for yourself. If you try to fight the experince of college, it does not matter where you go, because you will not like it. Have a great attiutude and you will be succesuful no matter where you end up.
Holly
Do as much research as possible on financial aid and scholarships
Tyson
When looking for a college, it is extremely vital to examine the overall experience you would recieve while attending that institution. Most people believe that academic quality is the most important aspect of school, but more often than not, social experiences matter at least as much as the knowledge you gain. You should look at what you want to get out of school in addition to the degree. What kind of person would you like to become? What college will help you become this person? You should look at the environment there as well as the social acceptance of individuality. It is very important to be surrounded by a vast variety of culture, ideals, religions, ethics, as well as a diverse population of people. This will allow inevitable tolerance and will expose you to a significant expanse of various opinions in order to create a valid and justified opinion of your own. This is the absolutely only way to derive well-roundedness.
JANAE
I would just say to follow your heart. If you feel it is the right school then it will be the right school.
Amanda
I would say to really go for the college that focuses on your major. Stay a little close to home but not too close. And definitely be social. The connections you make in college are likely to stick with you forever. Go to parties, school events, anything to get your foot in the door.
Elizabeth
The advice I would give is that you should make up your mind about going to college first and when you are thinking about choosing a college you should definitely visit it and see what the atmosphere is like. See if it's some place you would like to stay. You should definitely check out the tuition and expenses and see if your college has great financial aid options and see if they are truly willing to work with you. Realize that there are many things that go on in your college that you might not be ready for or prepared to handle, but don't sweat it because there should be a balance and a place you can "escape" to if things get to hectic. Don't be afraid to try new and interesting things, like joining your major's department club and get involved.