- What are your admissions requirements?
- Is the ACT / SAT required?
- Is the ACT accepted in place of the SAT?
- How can I best prepare to be accepted at your institution?
- Is an admissions interview required or offered?
- Will the school be holding an open house? If so, when?
- What are the current costs for tuition, room and board, and other required fees?
- Does the school offer need-based financial aid as well as non-need based scholarships? Are there additional forms required other than the FAFSA, such as the CSS Profile?
- Is on-campus housing mandatory for out-of-state students?
- How many years of housing are guaranteed for students?
- Will I have an academic advisor to help me with course scheduling?
- What support services are offered for students (peer counseling, tutoring, job placement)?
- What is the student to teacher ratio?
- What types of medical facilities are located on campus? Where is the nearest hospital?
- Can freshman have cars on campus? Is adequate parking available?
- Is there an orientation program for incoming freshman? When is it held?
Questions to ask students and tour guides when you visit
a campus:
- What are the best and worst things about this college?
- Has the college lived up to your expectations? Why or why not?
- What's one thing thats different from what you expected?
- What questions did you not ask about the college that you wish you had?
- Have you been happy with the college overall?
- How strong is the _______________ department?
- How challenging is the school?
- How is the grading system? Do they grade on a curve?
- How much time do students typically spend studying?
- What is the workload like?
- What are the classes like?
- What percentage of classes are large lecture? What percentage are small discussion groups?
- What types of classes have large lectures? Do they include a recitation period?
- How easy / difficult is it to register for the classes you want?
- What is your favorite class? Why?
- What are the professors like?
- Who teaches classes - Professors or TA's?
- What is the social atmosphere like?
- Is there a lot of dating?
- Is the student population diverse? In what way?
- Have you made good friends?
- Is there a lot of drinking or drug use?
- What percentage of students belong to a fraternity or sorority?
- What is it like for students who don't belong to a fraternity or sorority?
- Do you feel supported at the school by administration and professors?
- What are the dorms like? Are there any to avoid?
- What is there to do on campus? Clubs, social activities, intramurals or club sports?
- What is the atmosphere like on campus at night?
- Do many students go home on weekends?
- Which are the best places to eat on campus? What are the school dining options? How is the food?
- Is the campus safe at night?
- What is there to do in town?
- What's nearby that's worth checking out?
- What types of off-campus trips and activities are offered?
- Where is the nearest train or bus station?