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Finding the right college is an extremely important decision that can often feel overwhelming. To begin, you should determine what size school would best suit you, and what geographical location you wish to live. From there, you can visit the schools in the area, and get a feel for what life at those particular colleges and universities is like. After you apply to the schools that you can "see" yourself in, financial aid packages and scholarships will be awarded, and can assist you in making your final decision. My advice would be to select a college that will not bind you in to a specific major, because most college students change theirs at least once. You should also make sure that the college you choose has opportunities for you to do activities you enjoy, like athletics, community service, etc.

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Relax. College hunting can be stressful. take a thoughtful holistic look at each college that interest you. there's no perfect college, but there is a college that will best fit you. The keys to keep in mind are academics (that's why you are going, to learn!) and the social scene. parents like to think that the social scene doesnt matter, but good friends will help you through tough times in classes and outside of the classroom. with that in mind go to a school that will challenge you academically also, if you just go to party you will fail miserably. College is a great time to learn and grow! No matter what it will all work out in the end. good luck!

Go with the college that you want to go to regardless of whatever others think. Don't sell yourself short, even if you don't into the college you want or have to go to the regional campus...make the most of it. Enjoy yourself. Don't stress too much about your grades, but work hard. Don't get to engulfed in the social scene either, because your grades might suffer. Learn the art of a happy medium.

I would just tell everyone to visit the college you would like to attend. My school has a program called "Husky for a day" in which you can shadow a student at UConn for the day. It is an incredible program. Once you have actually been admitted in a school... GET INVOLVED! College is the place to make life long friends. Take advantage! :)

There are a few things that are key when considering which college to attend and the experience that your child will have there. First and foremost I would say financial aid is a huge consideration. With the economy today, unless the student absolutely hates the school, then take the best deal financially! An experience is what you make of it, but money doesn't appear just because you want it to. Second, I would suggest that the student do a lot of research on the academic program they will go into or are considering and, most importantly the opportunities offered by the career and internship department at the school to get into the field while the student is still in school. Look to see if the opportunities are local or not (if not, can you/the student afford it?). This will literally guide your future. Courses and opportunities are everything. And of course finally social life is important. Look for a school with fun groups that they will join (but don't get too involved) and look for a fun atmosphere the student will enjoy. Those three things are key to a great experience!

make the college experience one that will work for you and don't think that there is only one way to expereicne college.

When it comes to choosing the college that is right for you, I think that a person needs to visit all kinds of schools. These schools should include small, medium, and large, city, urban, and anywhere in bewteen. After deciding the location and size of the school they desire, the person should then consider a major. If they are undecided they should consider what they think they may possibly want to study. After all this is considered you should go and visit each school again and see what you like and what you don't like about the school, from everything like the people, food, to the grass. They should also consider if they like a school that has strong school spirit and likes to attend sporting events. Finally they should consider the distance from home. Speaking from experience, it is possible to be too far from home.

While factors such as majors, location and size seem to matter most to students when they are choosing a college, I have learned that the most important element is not based on the college at all - it is based on you, the student. The student is the only one who can bring enthusiasm to learn and determination to succeed to the college campus. The student is the one who decides what is most important to them and how they are going to allocate their time to get the most out of their college experience. So while choosing a college can seem like an overwhelming task, just remember that no matter where you end up, your experience will depend heavily on what you make of your college years. Choose a campus where you can see yourself exploring the different facets of life and take the opportunities to when you are there. Challenge yourself mentally and get involved around campus, but always set aside some time for yourself. After all, you are the most important factor in making the most out of college.

When looking into college, take into consideration the college campus (urban, suburban, or rural), the class size, the cost, and the academic education you will receive in the years you will attend a specific college. All people are different and all colleges are different. There is not one college for every student and there is not one student for any college. It is a personal preference.