Erin
Looking for the right college is one of the biggest, most important time in a young person's life. It is important to find a college that is the right fit for each individual. Students should visit these schools why they are in the application process to get a feel for the envrionment and the student lifestyle. Parents can be supportive by talking with their children about picking the right college and providing some of their own life experiences as well. Of course looking at the academic program is important, but you also need to get a feel for how the students and professors act as a whole. Even if you don't know what you want for a career as of now, this is also a great time to explore by meeting with professors and other students. The connections you make will last forever. Faculty and professors are there to help you, take advantage of that.
Sheri
My first reccomendation for selecting the right college is do your homework! For example, when i choose to attend Northwood University i was told that my program of choice was something that it was not. They made it sound really great in their marketing ploy and my search ended abruptly after visiting two colleges. Don't believe everything they tell you talk to students and visit without a strategically selected guide. Now that i'm a almost done with school i am very dissapointed in my program and my college experiance as a whole. There is a longtime running joke at Northwood with its students they call it "Alcatraz". One they've got you, there's no escape. Because they are a private university with terms instead of semesters none of credits will transfer to any other school. This is something else that i would reccomend taking into account when choosing a school. Make sure that you can transfer if you need to. Last but not least visit a lot of schools and check out your options don't settle after visiting a few you won't know what you're missing untill its too late.
Jason
Find a school that provides what you are looking for, there will be one that just feels right.
Destini
I would suggest that students take the time to research and visit a number of colleges before making a final decision. It is wise to choose a school that has a strong curriculum in many areas rather than few, because many college students change their mind on what they wish to pursue. As far as making the most of the college experience, it is wise not to forget that you are there to get an education, not simply to socialize. In the long run, it is in the students best interest to put their course work ahead to everything else because successfully completing your education is crucial in today's job market.
Anthony
Have an idea of what you want to do, and then find the school that can give you the best program.
Kristen
visit the campus, meet instructors
Samantha
CHECK YOUR SCHOOLS VERY CLOSELY!
Brie
The first thing I would suggest is to go visit the colleges or universities that you are considering. Once you do that you will know which one you belong at. It will feel like home and you will not feel out of place. The next thing to look at is the opportunties that you have at each one. One may give you more money than the other, or simply just offer a better education. No matter what you want to make sure there will be no regrets once you decide where you want to go. Once you are at college be sure to stay focused but remember to have fun at the same time. Don't get too caught up in the party crowd because you're not paying to party, you're paying for an education.
Brian
Make sure you look at every school very carefully. If you get somewhere you don't like, and start taking classes, they my not transfer so easily if you decide that that school isn't the right one for you.
Stephanie
Make sure you chose the right school. Think about what you want to get out of your education