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Do what you want.

I would tell students to actually go and visit the college and do more than the tour in order to understand what the college environment is like. Visit as many schools as you can, and take a look at all types of schools because you dont really know what you want till you see it. It is hard to tell what the students are like and what they like to do in their free time just by taking a 40 minute tour. Also I would invest time to see what majors schools have available because sometimes you will find something that interests you that you didnt even know exsisted. Don't just go where your friends go and try to branch out and make new friends especially in that first week because that is when everyone else is looking for friends too. Be yourself but don't be afraid to try new things because afterall, college is a new experience and should help you broaden the way you see and experience things. Have fun and study hard but be sure to balance everything in a way that is right for you and not neccesarily what your friends feel is right.

I WOULD ADVISE PARENTS THAT THEY SHOULD HELP THEIR KIDS FIND THE RIGHT ""FIT" BETWEEN THEM AND THE SCHOOL. thIS INCLUDES THE SIZE OF THE STUDENT BODY, THE SETTING, URBAN, RURAL, ETC., AND THE PROGRAMS OFFERED. tHE DISTANCE FROM HOME CAN BE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR AS WELL AS THE DIVERSITY OF THE STUDENT BODY.

First off, good luck! I know the task of finding the college you want to go to seems daunting, but believe me, it will be worth it when you find the right college. When I was searching for colleges, I immediately established what I wanted. How big of a school did I want to go to? How far away? Does this school offer a major I want to pursue? But, most importantly, will I be able to afford this school? I am the oldest of four children, so I had be aware of how much college would cost my family, how many loans I would be able to take out AND then pay off by myself later AND where to find scholarships. The best advice I can give about finding the right college is to look at it from a finanical standpoint. Although NYU may be your perfect dream school, four years later when you are $150,000 dollars in debt, you may be wishing that you picked a school that you were able to afford. Once you find the right college, enjoy yourself. These will be the best four years of your life.

Give yourself plenty of time to check out your options, at least a full year. Visit as many of your options as possible, and ask questions (like the ones in this survey) of the students walking around campus. Don't plan on drinking, even if you do in high school. Plan on making your college choice your new home (if you move on campus), because that's what it will become. Plan on finishing school, even if you don't know what you want to do afterwards yet. And plan on being positive about it no matter what; college isn't for everyone, and that's okay.

Parents, help from a distance. Students, find what suits you but listen to what your parents have to say (they're usually right.) When you go to college, don't go because your friends are going, go to expand your horizons. Pick the school best suited to the feild you want to enter. If it turns out that you don't like the school, there is no rule that says you can't transfer. Basically, your time is what you make it. Make it worth your time, and work hard so it's as inexpensive as possible to your parents. That doesn't mean pick a cheap college you don't really want to go to. It just means, work hard so that you're not wasting time and money being there. Good luck, and make where ever you choose your own.

You will know the right college when you visit it. Don't let money be an issue! Student loans are not the enemy! When you get to college just make your motto to work hard and play hard.

Make sure you really look into the college you want to attend and that it is really the college for you. Pick a school that is really going to focus well on the area of study that you plan on entering. I think the campus should really match up well with the type of person you are.

Try to find a good balance between your studies and your social life. if you put too much weight on one or the other, you will find that you are missing out on the full college experience.

I would tell parents and student to take their time in deciding which campus is right for them. It won't be apparent right away which college offers the best atmosphere and setting for a recent high school graduate, and it's important to be patient when making such a major decision. I would also emphasize the importance of visiting many different campuses during the selection process to experience what each university has to offer. Choosing the right college is not something that should be taken lightly, but it can be fun and exciting if you let it be. I emphasize new experiences when making the most of your college experience. It's fun to step out of your comfort zone and see what your univeristy has to offer you, especially if it's something you've never tried before. Try something you never thought you'd be interested in and keep an open mind. You may be surprised what you learn about yourself. Also, broaden your exsisting interests. For example, if you love dance ballet and tap, take a class in hip-hop . Again, you'll learn new things about yourself and your interests.