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When choosing a school, make sure that the school is where you want to go. Do not choose a school because of outside influences whether if it's your parents or friends. Choose what is right for you, and it will be a better college experience for you. Also, try and engage yourself in as much activities that most fit your personality, so you will be able to get the most of your college experience. This will be the best years of your life so live it how you want. Make the right and positive choices that will benefit you.

I advise to thoroughly reasearch your academic degree. talk to the advisors about it and see what the basics the behind the program are. also visit the campus and see if you fit in the enviroment. some people like schools that are in big cities and others fit into college towns. make sure the town the college is in feels like home away from home. when you choose your right college and you are finally there, don't be shy. break out of our shell and try doing things you wouldnt normally do. ask a random person that is eating lunch by themselves to eat lunch with them. make friends, and remember everyone is in the same boat you are in. get involved in organizations. study and work hard but also remember to relax and have fun.

I would say to do your research. The problem with most students is they think they want to go to a big university, and when they get there they get overwhelmed and freak out. Try a Junior College for the first two years to get your basics out of the way. You'll save money in the long run, and have small class sizes, and helpful professors. That way you can figure out what you want to do, and not wast money or credits doing it. But, if that options is not available, pick a school that has social groups that you can get involved with. Join organizations or make study groups to get to know people. That way when you have to pick classes you'll know what professors to avoid, or which class you should take when you have to make a choice between the two. It's just better to have a support network when you get stressed out. But, I think that the one thing you need to remember, is that college is a life experience. It can be a good one or a bad one, it's just up to you.

Student - Choose a school you want to go to. Doing this will make your experience more rewarding and enjoyable. Make sure your studies will help you in the future and that it isn't just a degree, but a plan for your future. Really think about what you want to do in life and what is the best way to achieve this, then make your decision. Parent - The the studend pick where they want to go and support them even if you don't fully agree. Remember it is their life not yours. It takes making mistakes and learning from them to grow up and mature.

Know what you are looking for before choosing a college to attend. If you are not sure what you want to study stay more general and decide earlier on in your education. To keep from extending your education beyond the means of your finances.

Finding the right college is all about the how the school cares for academics and you as a person. Its been my experience to ask questions and always do what you think is best. Don't choose the school you think would be more fun than the rest choose the one that fits your dreams and aspirations. Most of all remember school is about business and getting good grades but it is also the best time of your life so enjoy while you can.

The one and only thing that I think matters when you are selecting a University is how comfortable you are going to be while attending. It doesn?t matter if you chose that particular University for the athletic scholarship, the academics, or simply just the campus and Greek life, if you are not comfortable you will not enjoy it. It is my personal opinion that if you are more involved you will increase your chances of having an amazing college experience. People always say that the friends you meet in college are those that you will have for the rest of your life. This is true, I have developed so many good friends that I will stay in touch with for the rest of my life. The only way to meet people though is to become involved. A lot of people forget about the academic side of college. Yes college is a good time to go out and have fun with your friends, but your main focus should be on academics. I think the largest problem young adults have when they get to college is their time management skills. And that is how to balance studying and going out.

If I were to give any advice to parents and students, I would say that each student should decide what school is right for them based on mulitple characteristics that schools offer. Academics is not everything. Students need to know if they will respond well with other students there, as well as the community. They need to decided whether, financially, they can live on their own if they choose this school. Students need to get excited and parents need to stay open-minded of all of the options. Find the school that has your top interests as reputable majors. Mostly likely, you will change your major and you need to find a school that will enable you to do this in an efficient manner. In addition, I would recommend talking with various academic advisors at every school you are looking into. Your parents may not be there to help you make those tasking decisions and you need to know that your influences are productive.

When trying to determine the right college, the best advice I can give is that both parent and student participate in the school's University Day before applying. Many parents hear about the "better" colleges and immediately want their son or daughter to attend that school. If you apply to a school without previewing it, I firmly believe you are setting yourself up for a disastrous situation. Parents need to allow their child(ren) to determine where they best fit socially and academically in the school so that they can easily transition from highschool to college. When parents get too involved with the process, they are keeping their children from expressing themselves which is extremely detrimental. Trust that your son or daughter is making the right decision and support them. That is the best way parents can help their children.

Give yourself plenty of options and if you have a good feeling about the school, chances are your instincts are right.