This study focused on entering freshmen attending a collage of agriculture at a Southern Land-grant university and the primary purpose was to determine the impact that prior involvement in 4-H and FFA had on the freshmen’s decision to attend the college. Of the participants who indicated prior 4-H involvement, a family member was ranked as the highest influencer with 4-H Camp Experience ranked as the second most influential factor. Those previously involved in FFA reported that an agricultural education teacher was the most significant influencer in their decision to attend college. Furthermore, a friend was the second greatest source of influence; guidance counselor was the least influential.