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My advice to the parents of prospective college students is simple. First, it's okay if your child does not have a major in mind. They are young, and to expect them to make a choice coming out of high school of what they want to do for the rest of their life is pretty intimidating. Many schools assist in program placement based on your child's interests and strengths. For those who have an idea coming in, it is wonderful to be able to get a start on a career that you seem to enjoy. For this population, I would recommend looking into each school at the individual program to see if it is of any interest. If so, then look at the college as a whole including extracirricular activites, campus housing, tutoring services, social events, etc. Once in school, it is good to go in with an open mind. This is a time not only to learn and prosper, but to gain important bonds, create special memories, and most importantly, it is a time to grow and mature as an individual, so make the most of it!

Looking for the right college can bring upon lots of stress and can become a hassle. However these fears can be placed behind you when you simply bring careful planning into the matter. One of the first things that you want to examine is the cost; sit down with your child and organize a financial plan that will fit your budget. School counselors can help in determing what necessary steps needed to be taken but you first want to have your limit written down. Secondly have your child list some of the factors that are important to them such as activities, small class room lectures, close social networks, available dorms, and so on. Make sure to combine the financial plan along with the personal preference list and begin to point out the critical pieces by concluding which factors are more important than the others. By this time you should have a list of choices you will consider, ordered from most desired to least desired. When this process is complete, make sure to apply for financial aid so that you and your child dont have to worry about coverage.

Don't just commit to the first school that accepts you. Go to each campus, get a feel for it, sit in on a relevant class. Stop a passing student and ask them about their experiences at the school. College is a fresh start, don't go into college with the same mindset you left high school with. You will adapt to the collegiate lifestyle much more quickly.

Find a college that has world renown professors and that does a large amount of high tech research. Also find one that spends money on top-notch professors and students. My school has spent a lot of money on construction projects - not helpful towards my education.

My advice to parents and students when searching for the right college is to take advantage of college visits. A parent/student will not get the full feel of a college unless they personally see what it has to offer. While deciding on a college, chose one that will fit you best. You can never look at too many colleges. It is a good idea to look at more than just one college in order to compare different schools. It is important to focus on academics, but also to get involved with campus activites in order to meet people and enjoy your college experience. College is a huge step into adulthood and becoming independent; therefore, it is important to make the most of it.

I have a couple of different pieces of advice for students when they are looking for the right college. First, I would try to find a friend to stay with at the college you are looking at. Try to get the actual student feel of the school. While the student tours are nice and give you an idea of the school, shadowing a student/ friend would give you the best feel for it. Another piece of advice is make sure you are deciding for yourself. Do not base your choice of colleges off your friends. Lastly, even if you do not get into your first choice school, give your second or even third choice a try. Be open to new ideas and experiences. I went to my second choice school and would not change it for the world. Get involved on campus. There are so many different opportunities for you in college: sports, clubs, volunteering, sororities, fraternaties, tutoring, and many others. Getting involved will help you to meet many people and make college fun and enjoyable!

I only took this survey because I was painfully bored. I am not going to waste my time writing a meaningless 200 word essay for some internet bullshit because I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} positive I am not going to win your "scholarship" if it even really exists (doubtful). I have done like 4,384,985 of these things and I have never heard of anyone getting any money. Ten thousand dollars would be pretty nice though considering I am already at least fifty thousand dollars in debt (after interest) in student loans even though I work my ass off at my job while taking maximum credit hours. Advice I would give parents is do not spend your life savings (including 401k and college funds) on a dumb ass investment when you have reproduced a house full of kids (5!) that will all need money for their EDUCATION: shoutout to my parents! Well this rant is over, have a nice day :)

Be practical and remember all things in moderation.

Be sure to visit any institution prior to acceptance. It is important to be sure that the interests and goals of the student can be met at the location desired. Some schools are quite small, and may lack additional extracurricular activities or even opportunities, such as research and Co-ops, to get real-world experience in the student's field of study. Small class sizes are available at bigger universities just as much as small colleges. Be prepared to study hard and engage in lots of reading. Reading textbooks and writing papers will be the most essential thing to succeeding in courses. However, never be afraid to approach a faculty member whenever there is uncertainty about an assignment or classroom procedure... always better to be safe than sorry. Almost all will be more than happy to arrange times to meet with you in instances where email correspondence is insufficient. Regardless, do not wear yourself out entirely with homework but make time to attend sporting events with friends. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, avoid on campus bookstores at all costs? or it will cost you! ABEbooks.com is a great place to make your necessary purchases. Good luck!