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I would tell myself to still work hard, and to try my hardest on figuring out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say make sure to have some time and enjoy it. Don't spend so much of your time focused on school and all of the extracurriculars that you do not have any time for yourself or friends and family. Also, I would say to apply earlier to colleges so I would have an increased chance of getting accepted to several places and having more options of where I want to go. The last thing is to never give up. Although times may seem hard, it is never worth it to give up. Better things are definitely on the way, which you will miss if you do not perservere.

it all depends on you. go to the campus and visit before deciding. Enjoy college and make the most of it because there is no other experience like it.

Look at all the programs available and the availabilty of courses inorder to finish at a reasonable rate. Then look at the financial status of it all, education is very important but should not be something that runs you dry. If commuting, think about transportation, cost of gas, and parking costs. If rooming, think also about cost, area (how safe and close to campus).

When a student is looking for the right college to attend to you gotta look for acedemic majors that are offered, extracurricular possibilities, look into the location as well to see if you want to stay near home or out the state. Check the academics programs and campus life for better opportunities. Make sure you check the cost of the school your going to attend too thats very important, and look into diversity on campus as well. Future students remember to be responsible and never give up, college will be stressful for first year students, it was for me too. Just be dedicated to your work and take breaks to reduce stress build up. Have fun and have time for yourself when needed. Parents my advice to you is to always be supportive in your son or daughter cause your opinion does count talk it over with your children and come up with the best solution that the student and parent can agree on. Last piece of advice stay focused and pay very close attention.

Don't judge a college based on where it is, some of the best colleges can be missed that way. Don't ignor your childs point of view on college and take everything they say into concideration. Find something that will test your child and make them a better person all around, not only acidemically, but on a personal level as well. College isn't only about what you can learn in your field of study, it is what you can learn about the world around you, the different kinds of people in that world, and, most imoportantly, about yourself.

I would tell them to do whatever they want to do. Have the students themselves choose where they want to go and what they want to study. So many students have parents choosing where they should attend, and what to study and that impacts the students behavior in college

My advice to parents as well as students is to do your research. When it comes to choosing a college, be conservative. Think about the cost factor in relation to the degree, which should never be generic. Be specific, have high demands and realistic expectations. You will never want to borrow more than you can afford to pay back; neither in finances such as loans, but academically as well. Although no one can predict the job market, always try to fall back on your interests and goals. Remember to always have a back-up plan just in case the first option doesn't work out to your interests, as they may sometimes do. Finally, I would suggest that after a few decisions are narrowed down, pick the best one and run with it. Have fun, learn lots, be creative, and always appreciate your efforts.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college is to start looking early in high school. Make several visits to the campus(es) you are really considering and see if they have a program where the student can stay a few days and really learn about the campus from a student's everyday point of view. Ask questions; even if they seem very simple. Advice for the parents: don't force your child to go to a specific school; let them choose. If the parents choose the college, the student won't always be happy about the choice and won't necessarily try to succeed. As for making the most of your college experience, I would say, learn how to balance school and your social life. School is not your entire life and neither is socializing; you need to find a happy medium and stick to it. Remember to have fun, but keep an open mind about learning. Learning in the sense of other cultures, people, and your field of study. Branch out of your comfort zone and network with others! You never know what positive outcomes may occur from it!

You have to consider what fits good with your lifestyle and what career path you want to take. Wether you are looking for a place with diversity and different nationalities coming togther, or maybe looking to commute to school to save money on living expenses. Always take the opportunites of the free services the college offers for you and engage in extra curriculuar acitivites to make the most of the college experience. Make sure you do not pick a "party" school because that will hurt you in the long run. Focus on your career and figure out if a small Univeristy with smaller classroom with fewer students is best for you.