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I would tell students to make a list of the top three colleges they want to go to, apply for all of them, apply for financial aid, and wait for acceptance letters. I would tell parents to be supportive of the colleges their kids choose. Students and parents should have a major discussion about every aspect of college before deciding which college is best suited for the student. I think it is important for the student to try to become independent at college. This means that parents, while they still have the ultimate authority on some subjects, need to be supportive of their students' decisions. College is a time of growth and maturity--the onbly way for both of those to happen is for students and parents to feel comfortable about the choice college and have trust that goes both ways about what will happen during a student's college career.

find a college where you know you will be able to learn what you want and have fun while achieving your goals. make you it will satisfy your needs and wants allowing you make the best of your college experience and your knowledge of the certain area of study that intrests you no matter what it is!

Everyone has their own opinion about what college one should go to. I would say follow your heart. Pick the college that you would want to go to, not the college that family and friends want you to go to. The college experience has a big impact on anyones life. Pick the college that most appells to you and what you want to do in the future. Dont just settle for any college, if there is somewhere that you have always wanted to go dont let anyone tell you that you cannot go there. As of getting the most of the college experience, do what ever you can at the college. Many colleges have big varieties of clubs and activities that would appelle to anyone. If there is something you like to do you can defientely find something that you like to be involed in at the college. College is a great experience in general. You met a varity of people and learn many different lessons throughout the course of college. College is an experience that will start anyone on the right path.

Advise I would give to parents would be to always support your children in whatever field of study they choose. As for the students I would tell them to never be afraid to experience new things and get out there and try new things. It's ok to be unsure of your life and what career choices you want to make. Take your time and smell the roses, before you know it you'll be a senior ready to graduate and step into the real world. Meet new people and make life lasting friendships, and know that people will come in and out of your life, but the true people will be there for you when you need it the most. Study hard and have a great time in all that you do. College is truly the best days of your life and look around your true love could be right around the corner. Always keep your head up and never choose to fail.

VIsit as many as possible. Talk to students and faculty. Go with your gut instinct and not what sounds best on paper. Only do what you want and feel is right for you.

Make a list of what you would want in a college. What are the things that make you comfortable? What activities are you in? Would you rather share a room with a roomate or have a room by yourself? Etc. Based off of the list you've made, choose the institution that's best for you.

I applied to a dozen different colleges in order to keep my options open, and many of them were well-known, prominent universities. I was accepted to the majority of those that I applied to, but then came the hard part--choosing where I would be for the next four years of my life. In the end, I decided my best choice was my state school. College isn't about paying a lot of money to buy a great education. With the motivation to learn, and to set your own standards and stick to them, most colleges will be able to give you the experience that you are looking for. I chose to attend my state university over the other more prestigious choices partly because of my financial situation, but also because I felt that if I worked hard enough, and kept my goals high enough, I could be as competitive as any other student at any other university. By maintaining a proactive attitude, I was able to play an active role in the community by volunteering, running student organizations, tutoring, and taking part in university research--and I didn't have pay an extra penny for any of it.

Immerse yourself with the different experiences, such as music, art, groups and clubs early on. This cultural aspect enriches the lives of students. Regarding academics, go beyond the classroom and research other relevant information on the topics you are studying. This gives you either more support or cases against the information you receive. You will be better informed and a better prepared student by this. Also, never underestimate the imporatnce of good writing and speaking skills. They will be essential during and after college once opportunities arise. Travel!!

Look at class schedules and sizes for your degree that way you can make sure it will allow for your life to flow. Also look at campus activities, student support services and career services. You may not need them when you apply, but you will eventually.

Don't have a declared major when you start school. Go in undecided. You may think you know what you want to study, but then down the line, you don't. I went in undecided and took a different mixture of classes. From there, of those classes, I decided which classes I liked and which ones I didn't... that helped me pick my double major, Public Relations and Classics. A bit odd, but they're two different spectrums of degrees that I enjoy studying and doing. I picked UNM because it was affordable. I have always felt that an undergraduate degree from UNM would be the same if I had aquired it anywhere else, the only difference is, say, if I went to Stanford, I'd be paying for them name. Save your money for graduate school! Live on campus, join student groups, and get involved on campus! There are so many people on campus that you are bound to meet your new best friend, and possibly life partner! Live college to the fullest and enjoy your time there because it's short. Get as much out of it while you can. :)