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I think that doing research early on in your high school career to find the best school dealing with the desired field is a students best bet on knowing they will get the most out of their collage years and the continuing education. Collage is not cheap and to make the most out of your learning expierences while attending I think it is best to have a goal and a direction up front, apply yourself and everything else (social life, extra curricular activities and work) will fall into place. Make the most of everything you do and feel proud about your acomplishments.

I think it is very important to make sure one visits the school before deciding if it is right for you or not. I visited several schools and after my visits, I knew which ones were right for me and which ones weren't. On that college visit, ask as many questions possible and make sure you understand everything. Do not hesitate to ask for a much deeper clearification. The campus you select should have activites that appeal to you and your interests. Make sure there are things around that you like to do, that way you can "escape" the normal work load and routine of going to class and doing homework. Make sure your heart is there! Do not choose a school based on relationships and friendships. Selecting a school should be a decision that is made by you, for you and no one else.

It is more than just visiting the campus; talk to students who have been there for awhile, make a list of what your seeking in a college and make sure the prospective schools are compatible.

If you are a student trying to find the best "fit" for you when it comes to your future college, definitely check out books or websites that have rated colleges in terms of a variety of different areas such as academics, student activities, greek life, etc. Especially pay attention to comments regarding life at school made by actual students that are or have attended the particular college. After you have put together a list of all the colleges you think that you may like to attend, if at all possible, make arrangements to visit the different campuses and take part in guided tours. Also check to see if the college offers opportunities to meet up talk with current students. If you do get a chance to meet students that are currently attending the college, don't be afraid to ask questions. These students are sure to be your best source of information regarding student life on campus because they are actually living it!

you need to find a major and a school that fits you best. If your school does fit in your overall plan it hard to enjoy school. For me i change my major three times and it extend my time there. This made me have to figure out how to pay for school and with limited finincal aid i had to take on two jobs to pay for school. You need to focus on how you are going to pay for school and have an idea of what you want to do. this will help you figure out what school is best for you.

I would advise students to be prepared to change things about themselves. In college, it is a different world and you can't always pull through being the same person you have alwyas been. I personally have changed so much during my last 3.5 years at college, some for the better and a little for the not-so-good. You have to take your classes seriously and ATTEND CLASS!!! That's the dealbreaker and the only way that you will be able to keep up with what's going on. My GPA has suffered because I was a straight A student all through high school and never had to pick up a book to study, I thought college would be the same way for me, but boy was I wrong! If you can find the right balance between school and working, your social life will fall into place. Don't try so hard to make yourself a social butterfly right away because it won't work, just give it time. Parents need to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} supportive of their kids. College has made me laugh, cry, and cry harder, but I have loved going through it!

Go where you will be happy. Live away from home. You HAVE to live away from home. I knew people who didn't and they missed out on a large part of the college experience. It's a big part of the college experience. You can't miss it!

Parents should let their kids find a college that's right for them. Students should find a college that fits their personality, and not go with just their friends. When you go with friends from High School, you tend to not get as much out of the college experience or meet as many people. Go outside your comfort zone.

Finding the right college all comes down to where you feel like you can make the most of your journey to self-discovery. It doesn't matter how expensive or cheap a college is, just as long as you can find who you really are inside. In college you will make mistakes, but the important thing is to learn from those and to keep working hard for that degree. The funny thing about a degree is that it really is just a piece of paper that gets your foot in the door for an interview. It doesn't guarantee anything, so that's why the experience in earning it that (hopefully) made you a well-rounded person can come out.

The right college choice should be reflective of the type of environment that you thrive in. If you enjoy lots of people and space go to a big school. If you thrive on a close knit community go to a smaller school.