Don't exclude your parents from your college search! You will need your parents' involvement to help you figure out which colleges will suit your goals, your needs and your budget.

Bounce ideas off your parents about location, size, and of course, majors available. Let them help you consider all your college options, as you can't discount the value of their involvement in your education. When it comes time to make a final decision, make sure the college you choose is a place you will love. After all, it's you, not your parents, who will be spending years there.

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	Monique Cossich Director of Enrollment Management at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.
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	Jerome Oberst Admissions Specialist at SUNY Oswego in Oswego, New York.
	Timothy Lee Director of Admissions at Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY
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