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When looking for the right school, it should first and formost be a school that will benifit your education in the best way possible. You should also be able to have fun at school and interact with everyone. Seek out many different institutions before making any final decisions. Have fun and stay focused. An education is key to a successful life.

First off, figure out a general region for which the student wants to attend to college. Secondly, figure out whether they know what they want to study and find places where the programs have flexibility and competence. Finally, more importantly let the student make the decision, they are the ones who are going to be living there for at least 4 years not you.

I would say look for a school that educates the whole person.

I would tell them to find a school that is very well-rounded. To come in to school with an open mind. Try new things and meet new people. Don't allow people to change who you are and do things that you know will make you happy. Go out and have fun. Also, remember to manage your time wisely. Go out on the weekends but make sure to study and keep up with your academics. Also, remember when your looking for a school think about where you picture yourself. Also, apply to all the colleges you want to attend and then apply for all the scholarships and financial aid out there.

If you are looking for the right school to attend, it is best that you look for one that has your best intrest at heart. Also it is best to find a school that helps with your finical needs that way you want have to worry about thating out any loans. However if you must make sure that you go for the loans that you don't have to pay back until after college, that way you have all of college to focus on your main goals, and finding a good job to pay them off.

In order to find the right college, you must keep an open mind and visit schools in order to see if they are the right fit. If possible, try an overnight visit. This will help you place yourself in that specific college life to see if you enjoy the surroundings. I was not planning on applying to my college, but my high school counselor thought I should and as a result, I found the right choice for me. Once you have made your choice, don?t be afraid to try new things. Keep your dorm room door open to meet new people and join a club that you are interested in. As a freshman, it is important to keep in mind the balance between your social life and your college courses. You will enjoy your free time much more if you do not feel guilty for skipping a class or ignoring your course work.

Find the college or university that feels "right" to you. Most people end up changing their major, so do not pick a school based on what you want to major in right after high school, because there is a good chance you are going to change your mind. Money should not be an issue when deciding which college or university you are going to attend. There are a lot of resources out there that can help you make your dreams come true.

There are only five steps that I would tell parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience. First, I would tell both groups NOT TO PANIC. Deciding the next step after high school can be a really stressful time for everyone due to application deadlines, application fees, entrance testing, and actually making the final decision. However, if everyone stays calm, the process will go by easier than if not. Second, the parents should start setting aside money for the student's tuition if they haven't already by the time the student graduates from high school and the student should look into getting an on-campus job as well. These funds can curb the cost of college. Third, the student should pick a college with good academics and a major that they are interested in as this will make the student more likely to graduate. Fourth, the student should make their final decision based on their own thoughts and not on the authority of the parents or anyone else. Lastly, the parents must support their student's decision and try to help them make the transition to college as easy as possible.

College is a whole new experience! It is a chance to spread your wings and take flight. Parents and students alike if at all financially possible use this experience to visit a totally new and different climate, culture or country. College is about finding your strengths and weakness and learning to capitalize on your forte. Four years may seem like a life time but the speed at which it passes is astounding. Find a school that?s comfortable enough to return all four years. Perfection is not always the key. Take my advice you will learn more about your dreams and ambitions being at a school you never thought you'd be a part off. Most importantly though pick an affordable school. You?ll find the sticker price is not always a direct reflection of performance. Shop around and you'll find the fit that appeases both parties. Once you find your school take full advantage of all programs offered be it a volunteer organization or a semester abroad. College is about new experiences and different lifestyles which allow us to grow into the sophisticated, creative and unique individual we all can be.

Make sure you talk to current students while looking at a school.