Questions to Ask College Representatives

• How can I arrange a campus visit? Are there special visitation days on your campus?
• What are the application deadlines for admission and financial aid?
• What are the strongest, most unique, and/or alternative academic programs available?
• How accessible are the professors outside of class?
• Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance?
• How often do students talk with faculty members about what they are learning in class?
• How often do students talk with advisers or faculty members about their career plans?
• How many students study abroad?
• Academic calendar: Semesters? Quarters? Trimesters?
• What types of extra-curricular activities are there on campus?
• What is residence life like? Co-ed dorms? Housing availability?
• How are roommates selected?
• What are on-campus food offerings?
• What is the social life like?
• What athletic programs are available? Interscholastic? Dorms or Clubs? Intramurals?
• What is the campus like? Distance between classes? Bike paths?
• What is the surrounding community like?