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I would tell new students to visit the campuses and stay a weekend if you can. You can't always tell what a campus is like until you're around it during game days and/or actually spend time amongst the students. Also when you're looking, be sure to check on the resources that the college has to offer you. You want to feel as though you're getting the most you can out of your college experience.

There's no rush! Many parents feel the need to push their child out the door following high school. Though we are prepared to continue into the college years I feel most students are not ready. We are still very young entering college and don't know quite who we are and what we want to do with our lives. Giving the student maybe a year or two from school allows them to explore their options into what college they want to attend and what major feels right to them without wasting thousands. I believe students would also be more mature and finacially responsible entering college in their twenties. College students are faced with many pressures of finding money, jobs, the right circle of friends, a future , that they tend to lost track of who they really are and why they are there in the first place, to learn! I also think this time would allow students to travel the world, seek different job opportunities and to experience the world beyond the US of A to add to the college experience. Though parents feel the need to keep "parenting" following graduation I feel they should let them explore their self.

Look for somewhere that will make you smile. It doesn't matter where you go, just how well you do.

Visit all different kinds of schools and don't count out schools until you have visited them. Also, pick the school thats right for YOU, not anyone else.

Making the most of your college experience begins with selecting the right university, and ends with leaving after your first year. It's all about the first year. You need to talk to students who already attend, and really pick their brains about what goes on around campus...ask about the initiatives the school is taking on, and ask the student to describe what they think the school will look like 10 years down the road. If they say they see it getting forever bigger, and they see a lack of quality for what you will get, look into other education options.

Not everyone has to know EXACTLY what they want to do for the rest of their lives. The important thing is to look for a school where you know you'll be able to fit in and enjoy your college experience as well as benefit from what it has to offer. Finding the balance of educational wealth and social wealth is key. College isn't about partying all the time or being as social as you can; it is about taking advantage of what a university has to offer and to learn as much as you can while still enjoying yourself. Dont be afraid to shoot for the stars, not everyone is meant to stay in the city or state that they're from. Never be afraid to apply for a school that might seem outrageous. If you're not going to aim for your dreams, who will?

Make sure you visit schools so that you can get a feel for the campus and the surrounding area. It sounds cliche, but you'll know if a place is right for you when you go there. Be friendly, get involved, and balance work and play. These are some of the best years of your life. Enjoy!

The very most important thing is to start looking early and to go to all of the colleges you may be interested in. There is no better way to get a feel for a college/campus than to actually go there and visit. All the numbers and statistics in the world don't mean a thing if you don't even like the place. Go to the colleges you're interested in, listen to what they have to tell you about their school, and then take a look around for yourself and see what you can see. If you pick the right school and spend the time to make sure that you really like the school you choose (it's going to be your home for four years) you will never regret it for a moment. That should be something you keep in mind as you look for the right college. You have to find the right place for you. That's the thing.

I think the most important thing to consider is proximity to resources. It is very important to ensure that your child will have access to at least some of the following: grocery outlets, social venues, research facilities (On/Off Campus), employment, and transportation. Without a few of those key resources, life may be especially difficult. I also think that money should be considered but not the decisive element. I think it is important to see going to school as an investment in the future that will pay large dividends in the future. It is important to see that by spending now, you will increase your income later. I would say that another one of the largest things that a student should do, is really investigate the student activities on campus. Whether your student is looking for social or career based involvement there is so much that is offered. Whether you join a social or academic fraternity/sorority, clubs, or volunteer organizations, it will help diversify your routine and make your school life spontaneous and stimulating.

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