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My advice would be to make at least a couple of visits to the campus. Meet with financial counselors, professors, coaches, talk to current students, walk around and see what is offered. The best way to choose a college is to "feel" it before you decide. The surrounding area is also important. Off campus housing, recreation activities, shopping, entertainment venues. Try to find a college that provides you with the types of activities you would enjoy (i.e. varsity sports, intramural sports, greek life, etc.) Get involved as soon as you get settled in. It's the best way to meet new people and make the connections that will aid you when you need it. Make the most of the years that you are there. Make it the kind of "experience" you want it to be!

My advice would be to visit the campus with the majors that are most interesting to you. When I chose the University of Southern Indiana, I researched online about the variety of majors offered, scholarships available, and once I visited USI I knew it was the place for me. My major is Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, so I chose the college with the program available, and with the Bachelor Degree Program. However, I am attending an out of state school which does cost extra money. If a school in your state has your major, I suggest trying there first.

My best advice to students trying to pick the best college is to go with your instinct. If you visit colleges and you get a feeling that its where you belong, then that is probably where you are going to be happiest. Don't be afraid to do what you want to do instead of what your friends or parents want you to do. It is your future and your experience, not theirs. To make the most out of your college experience, I would say to get involved. It is the best thing I ever did for myself. You will meet so many interesting people and friends for life just by stepping out of your comfort zone and joining some clubs or groups. Also, remember that school is very important, but it isn't your entire experience. Make sure to have fun while keeping your grades up, and just make the most out of your college career.

Parents, students, and guidance counselors should diligently research prospective colleges and academic majors together in order to construct a well-informed career path. Once the student is accepted and registered for classes, he or she needs to study the assigned material, go to class, ask questions, and participate in class lectures in order to pass the academic standards of any area of study. Finally, students should be encouraged to develop a balanced sense of wellbeing by getting enough rest, eating healthy, exercising, and participating in extracurricular activities to increase social participation. I believe the aforementioned advice can aid future and current college students in the process of achieving higher learning.

I would say to let the kids go with their first instincts but to not let them or you base their decision simply on high school friends. High school friends are great and some will even last the rest of your life, but college is an opportunity to meet new friends and have connections later in life. Parents must encourage their kids to simply pursue their dreams and do whatever makes themselves happy, regardless of money or other's opinions.

Make sure you take a tour of the campus, do your research before you even consider the college. This is a huge experience and you want it to be a pleasant one.

Always tour the college before you decide the right one for you. Participate in as many activities that you can with the college and attend any type of welcome week they might have for incoming freshman. I suggest that any freshman should live in the dorms there first year. You will meet so many more people than living off campus. It will help you adjust to college life and you won't feel as lonely and be more likely to have closer and more friends.