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I think it is important to select a school based on its academic program before anything else. Sometimes the courses you need or want to take will not be available at a certain school. Sometimes you cannot continue on to grad school at the college you graduate from and study the same major you graduate in. Its important to make sure you can be happy with what you are studying long-term so you don't get frustrated halfway through your college education with regard to the quality of your education. Most fields today are tough to get into right after you graduate, so its really important to make sure you are receiving a high quality education that will help you become what you want in life.

The advice I would give to any student is to be prepared to change your mind and try new things. College is about finding the right path for you and making sure that the career you choose is one that helps fulfill you as a person. Broaden your horizons.

Take a tour of the campus and really make sure that is is the environment that you could possibly see spending the next four+ years at. Make sure that it is somewhere that is easy to accessed via transportation. Also, make sure to check local real estate to make sure that it is affordable to live at.

GO see campuses in person. You cannot make a decision based on pictures and brochures. If its possible spend a weekend visiting the campuses you go see. Being comfortable in your new environment is key. If you dont feel comfortable walking around during the weekend you wont be going out by yourself, or having your child walking around out there by themselves when they're on their own. When you get to school get involved. The worst thing you can do at college is bury your head in the sand and ignore everything around you. Actively participating in the college community will help you make friends and open your eyes to things you never thought you could experience. Never ever skip class, not even if you're sick. One missed class sends a bad message to not only your teacher but your classmates. Not to mention, one missed class sets you back more than you can catch up in the week. Do homework, study for tests, and be present at every single class and you'll do fine and enjoy your experience as well as profit from it.

Research the college by visiting the campus and taking tours, look at the school's credentials, types of programs offered and then what is life like off campus. Know your financial options, but consider the experience more important than if you have to take out a loan to cover the costs. BE INVOLVED! Accept internship and volunteer opportunities, join organizations. It helps make school more fun and GREAT on resumes!

I believe to get the best college experience you must prioritize your whole life around making school number one in order to succeed at your best ability. Also trying to incorporate your major in your job would help tremedously to keep you familiar with the field your interested in building a career in. Then finding a comfortable balance with friends because to be honest, they won't do your homework, but they could definately critique.

go and visit the campus. talk to the students there and see what they have to say about their school.

Focus on what you really want to do. Try to find what makes you happy and what you enjoy doing. Do not work too hard without understanding that you do need a break, and NEVER FORGET that it is ok to fail. If you do fall down, just pick yourself up and keep going.

Students - choose a place where you feel at home. Make sure that the school is what you want and not what your parents want in order to make the most out of your college experience. Parents - It will be tough to let your child go to a school out of state, but believe me they will grow and become closer to their family over time, you want your children to be happy and that means choosing their dream school and not necessarily yours.

Go with your gut feeling. Don't pick a school because you think it sounds good, go because it fits who you are. Make sure you take all factors into consideration and be sure of yourself.