Brian
Finding a place where you feel comfortable and welcomed is equally as important as a school that is acedemically prestigious. It doesn't matter if it's a huge university in a major city, or a small college in a tight knit community, but finding your niche among that college scene is what will define your 4 years and what will ultimately be responsible for how much you get out of the experience. So, don't read into the brochure too much; talk to students, professors, and feel out the campus. Then, once you are there - get involved. Learning doesn't just happen in the classroom!
Michael
Don't make a choice in college based on where all your friends go. College is a time of self discovery that should be utilized to the fullest. The people you meet will affect your life and some will be friends forever.
Alexandra
Research schools!!! Visit your favorite on paper choices! Apply!
ERIN
Picking the right college for you is not an easy process. The best advice I can give is to sit down and map out everything you feel you want to receive from your university. Whether or not you want to be involved in a large school with thousands of students or a small school with a more one-on-one basis. Try to decide on a field you want to study to make sure the school has your path. Finally, visit all of the colleges you have narrowed it down to because there is no better way to feel if you like it or not then to go there. You will more than likely get an intuition first thing when you visit of whether or not it is the school for you!!
Michael
Research it very far in advance. It is probaly the largest decision you will ever make in your life. It in a sense sets you up for life. So, if it is not enjoyable you will not have a good time!
Jennifer
My advice.... find a school that compliments your personality. If it seems right then that is probably your school.
Christina
The most important things in finding the right college is DON'T STRESS OUT and DON'T BE AFRAID. It is very scary to think that you will soon be leaving your home and friends and going to a place that is foreign to you. What makes it even scarier is that there will always be a level of uncertainty when choosing a school, because you won't completely know for sure if it's right for you until you experience it. My advice to you is TAKE RISKS...do not hesitate to shoot for your top choice, even if you think it is way beyond you. One of the worst things you can do is underestimate yourself. DO YOUR RESEARCH, as much as it reminds you of how hard the next step in your life is going to be, it'll be worth it when you find the place you believe to be right for you. Lastly...BE TRUE TO YOURSELF. Remember, where you go to college is YOUR choice, and by striving to be real and to know yourself, that choice will benefit you for years to come. And don't forget to HAVE FUN and BE SAFE!
Dahlia
go to the college you want and feel good at .
Kevin
Follow your heart and know that you can't dream too big.