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I would say to be sensitive to your childs political views. This campus is very, very liberal. I find that I am sometimes prejudiced because of my political views and moral values, being a conservative. I must say I never envisioned that, given how everyone preaches equality. I find no equality, but rather oppression. I would advise parents to make sure the environment will be a comfortable one for their child.

The right college has nothing to do with rank, or average SAT scores, or Nobel Prize winning professors. It has everything to do with opportunity. As your first big foray into adulthood, the right college is the one that allows you to learn more about yourself by trying anything and everything that interests you. Your choices determine the sort of person you will be, and the very best colleges are those that can offer every choice. Personally, I go to a 'party school', but I make the choice to study and engage in research. I am thrilled to go to a school that offers both a huge party scene and intensive undergraduate research, because I can determine what's important to me. That's the best preparation for whatever lies ahead. College is a very personal experience. You can succeed, or you can fail, but it's most critical that you have the opportunity to do both. The experience isn't worth much if you're funneled through the system like everyone else. Besides, what's the fun in that?

Look at the whole picture instead of focusing on just finaces, location, ect. Make sure to visit the top choices of schools, even if it is a longer distance away than you would normally travel, because the best judgement of a school is by how comfortable you feel there. The only way to determine that is to visit the school. Also, if you aren't interested in the drinking and partying, don't believe that just because a school has a reputation as being party school that everyone drinks and parties. There will always be groups that don't, you just will need to find them. Finally, never base your decision on where your friends or significant other is going, but where you feel you will function the best.

My advice to parents/students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to visit every school you are interested in and make your decision based upon where you best see yourself going to school. You don't want to get to school freshman year hate it, and not be able to focus on your school work. This is why you should visit many university orientations, and make your decision based upon what school you see yourself being academically successful and happy at. When I was applying for schools, my parents wanted me to attend a state because tuition cost less. Problem was that I fell in love with UNH which was out of state. I got into UNH and decided to go there even though I couldn?t afford it. I had to take out loans for tuition, looking back at that decision my parents and I both agree that it was the right choice; because of how much I like the classes and how many friends I have met/how happy my social life is. The key to doing well in college is to have a comfortable social life.

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Go where you want to go! And don't stress about your first few days at school. Everyone is in the same situation and everyone is willing to make new friends, so get out there and socialize! Be yourself, this is where people will like you for being yourself, no trying to fit in with cliques and 'popular' people like high school.

Make sure you visit schools of intrest as much as possbile espically when the students are on campus. If possible try doing an overnight, and actually speak with some of the students on campus, not only the ones giving you the tour.

I would recomend leaving home for at least your first year, just to find youself and discover who you really are. I would also recomend that shy students should actually look for a large campus, there is a better chance of finding somewhere to fit in.

Go to a school that fits your personality. If you like small classes where everyone is part of the discussion then go to a small school that can offer those things. No matter what the school says, if there are a lot of students at that school the freshman classes will be big. Think about what is truely important to you. For example, what's more important their football standings or the level of their classes, if its a party school or if the students spend most of their time studying, if you are with the same roomate all year or if you can switch if it is not working out. When it comes down to being happy at a school it is the little things that matter. So do not let anyone else make the decision for you on what school to go to and do not follow anyone to the school they went to even if it is your best freind. Even after going away to school all year you will still be freinds with your freinds from high school if you want to be.

I think a mistake a lot of parents and students make when applying to college is applying to SO many schools which can be overwelming, many that are very expensive. I feel like a student should apply to about 6 schools, and when thinking about which one to attend, think about everything! Ask a lot of questions while on a tour of the school, and ask yourself, "Can I see myself on this campus?" Talk to students who attend the school and ask them about what they like about it. Also keep financial matters on your mind. If you are taking out loans, remember YOU are going to have to pay them back when you graduate. (Maybe a cheaper, but a state school might actually be a great option! (that's what happened to me!)). Make the most of your years at school by trying to meet a lot of people, get involved in different things that you may never have thought you would like, and make the most out of your experience! Stay focused on school, but have fun! Use your schools resources academically and socially. You aren't there for long so make it count!!!