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I knew exactly that Ohio University was the perfect fit for me from the moment I stepped on to the campus and after the tour. I fell in love and the campus is absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect size, and I was able to visti for a weekend. I ate at the dining hall, met with faculty and staff, and attended a few classes. So my advice is that parents and students attend each college for a few days to really understand what the campus is like. Also pick a college that has a lot of major and career options because people transfer out of small colleges because they do not have the right program. To make the most out of one's college experience, I would be positive and actively participate in class and clubs. One should approach each professor the first day of class and sit up front every day. No matter how big my classes have been, I can always talk to my professors. Make friends and commit yourself to one or two clubs, especially Hall Council. Overall, just be positive, outgoing, and have fun.

Visit the campus, talk with alumni, talk with your parents. Study first-play later.

It is important for parents to give plenty of support to their child during the college picking process and throughout their college career. I encourage both the student and parents to have a mapped out plan before choosing and entering college. This will help to ensure getting the classes required for the major of the students choice and not taking classes that are useless which colleges tend to assign. For the student it is important to be aware that you will encounter several distractions and how you choose to handle such situations can make or break your college experience. Parents and students both need to understand their own personal budget for most depression among students deals with a shortage of money during the school year. Students should ALWAYS apply for financial aid as early as possible and fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. You would be amazed what you can receive a scholarship for. And again for students, staying focused and keeping a positive attitude can keep you on the right track throughout the college years.

Success is a goal that about every person strives to accomplish at some point in their life. What was once attained by having slightly more than a high school diploma, is much harder and demanding in today's society. A college education is the "high school diploma" for success. Choosing a location for this education must be considered according to the student's best interest. Every person is different and has their own plan for the future, which is why every college location is diverse to suite a future student's needs. Knowing that college is one huge expense, finding the right college to attend is only part assurance that the expense will not go waste. Once in college, taking advantage of the vast resources available is an option not one student should disregard. Becoming involved within the school is almost as important as maintaining satisfactory grades. Building social networks, making friends, and most importantly building character will come out of college by becoming involved. College life does require much effort, but can spare time for social events and building lifetime friendships. Now is the time to build your foundation for future success, so go take the college advantage!

I would tell the student to visit and apply to as many colleges as possible and have a number of schools to decide and pick from and then the student should pick the one which they feel most comfortable with. The college should provide everything you are looking for, from the campus environment, activities and any and all subject areas you are interested in. There should also be a well stocked library, a suitable gym and other facilities students would need. The price, and avaliablility to scholarships is also important to consider, but if the student really wants to go to a particular school then there will always be ways to fund it. The student and parents should also consider the location of the college - how close or far will the student be from home and how the student will handle that , and the safetly of the area the college is in.

If you try you can fit in and have a fantastic college experience no matter where you go.

I would suggest that before you begin searching you stop, breath, and think. By the time you finish high school you should have reached a maturity level that will tell you if you're ready to begin the search for a college. Some of my friends from high school skipped the application altogether - they knew their family didn't have the money, they didn't have the drive to push for scholarships, and their intellectual capabilities probably weren't up to the task if those two routes weren't available. It's a guessing game trying to figure out if your ready. But when you think you are - follow your heart and pick an interest. It does not have to be what you stick with, but don't go looking for the school with the best undecided program. You can still have an interest in other majors while pursuing a specific one. And don't come into college with the idea that you'll figure out what you want to do with your life before you have to pick a major. I promise you. You won't. And if you force it, you'll eventually be unhappy with your choice.

Be patient. Try to have a plan prior to choosing a school. A lot of schools fail to tell you that its almost impossible to get a degree in just 4 years. So by having a thought out plan prior to enrolling in school will help to ensure you get your college career completed on time. Know your own strengths and weaknesses because students will encounter several distractions on campus and should know how to stay away from them and not lose sight of their acedemic goals. Things will hit a low spot but it is important to give things time to work themselves out, so don't give up too quick. You are at school to learn so be sure to give yourself the best opportunity to do so. For parents, be as supportive as possible. Transitioning from high school to college can be overwhelming to most students. Give plenty of support and help with the financial aid process for it can be long and confusing. Filling out financial aid forms at the earliest date is always the best option. Financial aid will eventually run out so be early to ensure you get the money you need.

Parents and students (mostly parents) tend to focus on the wrong two things when choosing a 4 year college. My parents and I both made this same mistake which was how much is this going to cost, and what is the academic rank of this school. These are the wrong things to focus on. You should ALWAYS make sure that you visit the school and make sure you feel like this school is you. I visited many schools that i got into and were better which my parents pushed but I didn't feel at home there. Then i found MY school. Ohio Univeristy. I felt at home as soon as i got there move in day my freshman year. That is the first thing I reccomend and the second is once move in day happens you meet the people in your dorm. As long as you feel at home in your school and meet and talk to new people you will always look back at college as some of the best years in your life.

Get involved in a campus/community activity. Don't stress out about classes. Just do your work and you will graduate just fine.