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When picking the right college for you,one key factor is to visit the campus and try to envision what life would be like there. Money is always a factor in choosing colleges but make sure to not only take into account the financial aid that the school will give you but also how happy you think you will be or the fit of you and the college together.

I really think that you should look at all different schools around you and not limit yourself to one or two. Check out big schools and small schools to try to get a feel of what you would like better and think about if you can really last in this place for the next four years. Talk to people around the school and campus, students as well as adults who live in the area and see what they have to say as well. When you do choose a school involve yourself in clubs, fraternities/sororities, sports teams, etc and that will really give you the best possible experience you can. Immerse yourself in your schools spirit and be proud you are there. It will make the world of difference in your experience.

Finding the right college is a huge decision and should be looked into carefully. What I regret most is not looking into various opportunities at all of my choices and not taking the time to visit all the campuses. For the parents, the advice I would give is to continue growing an excitement about the college experience and encourage them to test the waters in choosing their majors. This can often be stressful for students, so support them in their decisions. Most of all, trust your child; they are adults now and are capable of making choices and mistakes. For the students, I would say take each opportunity as its own and be bold in trying new things, whether they are extracurriculars or an interesting sounding class. Also, if you were accepted into that college, that means you are good enough to be there, so work hard and don't doubt yourself! I think motivation is crucial to having a successful and fun college experience. Parents are also a big help in finding that motivation with their prospective college attendees.

Always select a school that fits your personality. The nature of learning is practically the same in every school you just have to make sure you surround your self with people that are as focused as you granted that is if you are a focused individual.

I would advise them to figure out what they would like to study before even deciding on a college. It is also very important to visit the prospective schools and speak with both the current faculty and students there. Also the location of the school in terms of where the student will be placed for employment is also very important in forming connections with future employers.

Definitely visit the college prior to deciding whether it is the college right for you. Ask people from the school what they like or don't like. Visit collegeconfidential.com for forums to ask questions. See whether the student will be comfortable with a school that has a large population or small population and whether over 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} drink alcohol. Even if you don't, you'll still find plenty of people who don't drink (the Asian church kids). But definitely do your research.

Research every aspect of the colleges you are considering attending. Even if you are interested in staying close to your family and friends, never make a decision on where to go simply based on proximity, because no matter how important you think that aspect will be to your decision, the academic and social atmosphere of the school will end up being far more important. Don't be afraid to transfer schools or change your major. There is nothing wrong with changing your mind about where or what you want to study, but sooner is always better than later, so don't put it off. Admitting you may have made a mistake is incredibly beneficial to helping you find out more about yourself and your interest.

Choosing a college that best fits you can be more difficult than expected. This will be the place that many students will call home for the next four years and therefore must be as comfortable and it is academically a match for you. My advice for parents and students would be to choose a college that you believe will foster the your set values and beliefs while also providing you with the academic rigor that you require of yourself. While looking at the classes and dormitories do not forget to check out the extracirricular activities that they offer. Your school community is like a second family and it important that you feel most comfortable there.

For students chosing what college to attend, pick colleges that match your personality. If you like the home-town feel, maybe choose a contained single campus school where it's tight knit. If you need freedom and like a more out-going campus then choose that instead. Just ask yourself where would you want to spend your next four years? What would feel most at home for you, and you'll find your answer. As for making the most of your college experience, I can't stress enough to get involved! Join anything from a club, a committee, a sports team, or Greek life. Getting involved makes college seem so much smaller and it gives you opportunities to experience things you haven't and make the most out of your time at College. For me, joining a Sorority made a big school seem so much smaller, it gave me so many lifelong friends, gave me leadership experience within our organization, and also broadened me to community service and giving back to others. It made me more connected to the school and gave me a homer away from home. It was by far the best choice I've made at College.

I think that sometimes parents have too much influence on where there kids show go to college whether because they went there or because they want their kid to go somewhere. From personal experience, when they pick your schools for you, acceptances from them isn't the same adrenaline rush and you just aren't as excited to go to those colleges. The kids should do their own research and really find schools that they think that they would be well matched with. If the schools happen to be the same schools that they parents would want than there is no prblem with that, I just believe that this is the students decision and if they don't have a majority of the freedom in these choices than their experiences there could be hindered because of subconcious thoughts that revolve around: if something goes wrong--"if only I chose where I wanted to go", or you hear things from other people at other schools--"I wish I applied there." In summary, I think that it is good for parents to have some input, but it should be the student who has the ultimate decision in find the right college.