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The advice i give about finding the right college is talk to your high school guidence counciler about any questions you might have. During highschool there your number 1 resource when getting started. Get as many brochures as possible from any school your interested in. When narrowing down schools it is very important to look at the cost of the school and its financial aid. What i did was create an excel sheet comparing the prices of all the schools i was interested in and then narrowed it down to the ones i could somewhat afford. For making the most of your college experience the best thing to do is stay positive about everything. Avoid arguing with your parents, they love you and just want the best for you. Constantly getting mad at them will get you know where and hinder your ability to have fun in college. Try to be involved as much as you can. If you don't play a sport try intermural sports or join a club. Always keep in mind that you don't want to graduate thinking you could of done more!

It is importatnt to begin college with an open mind, full of ambition, and an attitude that prepares you to take advantage of opportunities that will lead to a sucessful future. Sucess, that not only includes education, but personal growth. Staying involved with the professors in order to learn and gain experience within your field of study, is an important step to becoming aware of everything the school as to offer. Taking the opportunity to participate in clubs or other activities on campus offers time away from class, a chance to learn from other students, and is community involment.

When it comes to choosing a college, a lot of high school students (and their parents) tend to pounce upon the Prada and Gucci schools - the designer schools like Harvard, Princeton, and UCLA. I think people tend toward such schools because they don't want to have to answer the question, "Oh, what school is that?" when asked where they plan to attend. This is an unfortunate approach to the process of choosing a school. The things that truly matter when deciding which school to attend is the sort of education it will provide, whether it offers extracurricular activities in which one has an interest, and (of course) how the campus suits the student. This will hopefully ensure the prospective student's happiness and ability to "make the most" out of his or her college experience. Then college will not be a waste of money, but an investment which results in a student's growth and maturity. Choosing the right school doesn't mean choosing the one that looks best; it's choosing the one that feels best. Can a designer outfit really beat the comfort provided by a pair of well-worn sweats?

Don't take on too much, but spend time exploring options that mean the most to you. Try classes or activites if you think that they will help you discover something about yourself or your passions, and be honest with yourself. If you have a dream, make it work, and pick the school that is the best fit for you, not what you think others would want you to pick.

My advice in finding the right school for parents and students is to really do your research. It is important to know what type of school you want to attend in order to get the most out of it. Take the oppurtunity to visit as many colleges as possible and ask a lot of questions like: Do most people go home on the weekends?; Is there activities to do around campus that are affordable?; What is the security like around campus and how are the dorms protected from outsiders? How is the food?; What are the usual class sizes? It is probably a good idea to ask these questions to someone who is not being paid to show you around campus or somehow benefits from you attending the college. Before or after the tour defenitely stop and ask a student who attends the college your questions because you will get real answers. The best thing about college is that it is a new start and there is so many new people to meet, so don't go home too much your first semester because you will miss out on some great oppurtunities!

Picking the right college is one of the first importent decisions I had to make, and so it was very difficult for me just like it is for many other students. The most importent piece of information that I can provide for students is to be sure to pick a school that has a campus you feel comfortable with. I know plenty of students and parents first concern when picking a school is money but picking a school because it is the cheapest choice is not always what you want to do. I have witnessed plenty of students that chose the school with the most finacial aid over the school they dreamt of going to due to the cost, but once they lived at school they realized they were not happy with the choice they made. Being able to afford your school is importent but it is most importent to be happy and comfortable at a school you will be attending for four, five, or maybe six years. It is hard to do well at a school you are not entirely happy with so be sure to take things like location, size, and majors offered into consideration.

When it comes to finding the right college you need to consider what it is you want to gain from that college and what you want to contribute to back. I would start by making a list of criteria that you want your college to have. Then make a list of pros and cons of each college. I believe that it is imperitive to visit a college because websites can be deceiving. It is important to visit schools and to ask questions! Ask the tour guide any and every question you can think of, ask students for the inside scoop, meet with faculty of the major you plan on pursuing. If money is an option, and it certainly was one for me, considering the financial aid package offered to you is a good course of action. To make the most of your college experience you have to get out there. The first step is to meet people, get to know your roommates or classmates, get involved. Once you find your place, pursue the path you want to lead. Join a club, take a class that interests you. It is all about doing what you are passionate about!

Students need to go on tours and follow their hearts. If someone is interested in community service, then they should find a school with a heavy emphasis. You in the end should decide on what school is right for you not your parents or your friends. You should also study abroad, whether it is out of the state or in the USA. I learned more studying abroad a semester in London than my four years combined. Your life experience changes so much and you realize you are capable of things you never thought possible.

Choose where YOU want to go. Don't let your decision be influenced by your parents, friends or any other person.

Students: be involved academically. Its great to go to campus sponsored events at night but to get the most for your money talk to your professors. Find a professor who is doing work that you are interested in. Get involved in their research, which can potentially lead to your own research project as an undergraduate. Parents: Be supportive of your children's decisions. If they want to major in theatre, support them even if you don't think they will find a career in it.