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Make sure as a parent you listen to what the student wants. I know many parents who have urged their kids to stay close to home or go abroad and the student feels pressured to do what the parents want. And students make sure you apply to a college that has the best program for what you want to do. Do your homework and research many schools. And one more thing, don't go to school thinking it will not involve hard work. I have placed a maximum effort into my studies and I have gotten maximum results. It is hard to juggle a social and academic life and maybe even work too but it is possible! Good Luck!!!

Basically I would suggest finding a college that makes you feel safe and doesn't cause you too much stress. It is also important for that school to have a balance of all the things you would your dream college to have. Many students go into college without knowning what they want to do and that's okay. Many students change their majors multiple times. So it is okay not to know what you want to do. If money is a problem then go complete your general education requirements at a community college and once you get an associates transfer to another school that better suits the major you think you want to go for. :)

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My advice to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to do research. Researching potential colleges is really important when trying to find the right college. There are plenty of internet sources one can use to help filter out which colleges he or she can attend. As far as making the most of the college experience, my advice would be to definitely get involved with different organizations on campus. It is a great tool for meeting new people and establishing potential life-long friendships. Also, by being involved, one can do some serious networking that could be helpful in one's future endeavors.

In order to find the right college, the students and parents

Go with your gut!

I would say that experience is everything and to apply for as many colleges as you can and to visit them all before making a decision because transferring later only makes you fall behind. Also after you find your college get involved in school, you only live once and might as well experience it instead of looking back at it later in life.

Follow your heart and go with the school thats fits you best. You should only go to the school that you feel is best for you, no matter what your parents, friends, or other people think. There is a college for everyone and you must simply find the best one for you.

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Advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to go with your gut. Visit all the campuses your are thinking bout applying to. Make sure its the right place for you. If you grew up in suburbs then a open campus in the city may not be for you. Go with what you know and are comfortable with. Parents do not push your child into an institution that they are not comfortable with. You will end up losing your money in the long run because an unhappy student will not get the grades they need to graduate.