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I would say to definately make a few trips up to the school to become familiar with the atmosphere and make sure it's somewhere where your kid would be able to not only excel, but fit in and feel at home. Also, just because a school is a little out of your price range isn't really reason to eliminate it immediately because there are always scholarships/aid/loans to help you out and if it's somewhere your child will be really happy, it is definately worth it, since there's nothing worse than a student that is miserable at a school but feels like their stuck there. And once your kid is in, it's important to make sure they get involved inside and outside of the class because althought academics should be the focus, their entire lives can't revolve around just studying and there is alot more to the experience than books, all of which they will miss out on otherwise.

Live on campus.

Really take the time to visit the schools you are interested in, be sure to go on a guided tour of every campus, it makes it easier to compare the schools. Also, prepare any and all questions you have before you go to visit, so you get as much as possible out of your experience. and it also can be used to compare the schools you are interested in. Make sure you find schools that are diverse in their academics. Although you may think you know what you want to do, it changes as you are exposed to a greater variety of majors and careers. And once you find the college of your choice, get involved as much as possible, try new things, take advantage of everything the school has to offer, you're paying for it, so use your resources! Academics come first, but don't be afraid to get the most out of your experice. Have as much fun as possible and experience as much as you can, college goes by so fast and you don't want to miss a second of it!

The one thing that I would tell students about finding the right college, is to make sure that this is the best college that fits you. Don't worry about what other people want, because at the end of the day, you are the one that will be attending the school. Make sure you do research and try different types of schools. Visit a big school, a small school, a religious school, a school in the city, a school in the country, and anywhere else you can think of. You never know what feels like home until you've seen it all. When you start attending the school of your choice, make sure you live each day to its potential. Remember that your academics come first, but also look into things that are out of your comfort zone. Try new things and meet new people. You have the opportunity that a lot of people wish they had. Study hard and have fun!

Don't let money be a factor, scholarships are given and it just takes time to find the best ones. Try to be well rounded.

When looking for a school, remember that you will be spending most of your time there for atleast two years. The student should choose the school that they love, and that supplies them with everything that they need to be happy and productive. When attending school, give yourself a chance to make friends, and while you may begin to miss your family and home by the first weekend there, resist the temptation to go home. Take the time to get to know the new people around you. However, do not let your work fall behind with all of the new freedoms that you have. The worst thing for a first year college student to experience is falling behind in their work, and not being able to catch up because they were having too much fun. On the other hand, it is important to remember that you do need time to relax and unwind, and it is okay to take a break sometimes!

i would advice students to pick at least 5 schools to choose from this way if your first choice ...doesnt accept you you have a few more to choose from. i would also advise students to sit down with their parents and talk openly about which school they want to go to and why. to the parents i would advise them not to badger their child into picking a school to which they really do not want to go to just because mom and dad went there. they are not going to college their child is and they are the ones that should have the choice in which school they want to attend. students should be the ones communicating with the school not mom or dad. students should be the ones to take over their own lifes once they are in college. its all part of becoming an adult and it will make college life more pleasant doing things for yourself

RELAX!! Take your time and familiarize yourself with all the wonderful options out there. Take the time to research scholarships, grants, and all resources available to help make your college experience one of the best in your life. There is so much help available to you....don't be afraid to ask for it. You will find the right fit for you.

Dont be afraid to travel, leave the comfort zone of your own town, your own state and really look around out there to find the school that suits you. If you are concerned about leaving your old friends and family when you go off to college, this is understandable. But the truth is, after high school everyone goes seperate ways and whether you stay in state or move out state once you move onto your campus you will be surrounded by an entirly new group of people and a new set of priorities will evolve naturally. So if you can, why not make this move to an entirely new environment. It is really important to move around at this time of your life, to begin gaining a valuable wisdom by letting exposing yourself new persepectives and lifestyles becaue at this point you are backed financialy byscholarships and loans and free responsiblilties that keep you from being able to up and travel. So if you grew up in Maine where the winters are long and cold and have always longed to be in a sunshine state, dont hold back yourself back keep your range open, the sky is the limit

Make sure that the college offers many different majors/ activities to accomodate any change of interests while in school. Transferring is a burden and sometimes can cause a student to graduate later because of transfer credits. Also make sure the school can offer good academic standards and is an accredited university. When in school get involved and meet people, because they can be a big help getting through the transition to independence.