Kristen
Always go with your first choice! Even if you have to take out loans, it will be worth it in the end.
justin
The advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college eperience would be to remember that this should be the funniest time of a young persons life injoy it.
Sabra
Great place to learn but be financially ready for it.
Tiffany
Make sure it's what you want.
Keith
Make sure you (or your kid) know what you want to do, or at least have a good idea of what you want to do after the first year. Many science degrees require alot of classes that are in succession, so there is not a whole lot of time to play "catch-up". If you have goals and determinations that will put you in a competitive field, do a little research and find out which schools are the best, and more well-known. If someone is looking at 50 resumes or maybe even more, that could make or break the deal.
Terilyn
My advise to a student about finding the right college is to visit the campus before making the decision to attend. It's so much better if you can visit more that once or twice just to get a feel of the environment. During these visits, I would suggest going to the science labs, the library, the student center and if you know your major before-hand, you should visit the department in which you plan to obtain a degree. Visit with some of the professors in that department and find out about intenships and ideas to work toward your career.
Ben
Students should find a school that has the best education for their preferred field. The obvious choice for a school is one that graduates can proudly display on their resume and be confident to launch into a career.
Krystle
Make your the size is good, the atmosphere is good, and the faculty is good. After that everything falls into place.
Taira
Take the time to sit down and carefully choose your college. Make sure you read about that particular college, tour that college campus, and even interact with some of the students that attend that college. Your college choice should be based on the quality of the professors and the quality of the school. Student activities are not near as important as the quality of education you receive in the classroom. You want to make sure you get a well-rounded, beneficial education, so that you can better succeed in your future.
Shane
Go with the right college the first time and stick with it. If you try to transfer you will only make the college experience harder on yourself. Go to several colleges to see what they are like, go without your parents and see if you can stay there without the aid of your parents, if not then find a different place. Dont make your decision based on money alone, there are tons of schoolarships and finacial aid available. Find the one you really like and go with it, and never let anyone tell you that you can't do it.