No matter how many brochures you read or websites you visit, nothing tells you more about a college than visiting its campus in person. Plus, you can learn a lot more just by asking questions. Heres a list to get you started:
Ask your college host:
What activities and services are available to help students get settled (academically and socially) during their first year?
How big are the classes?
What is the total cost of attending the college?
What types of financial aid does the college offer and how do I apply?
Are all freshmen assigned to an academic advisor?
Where do most freshmen live?
Can I take a tour?
What activities are available for students?
Who teaches the courses for first-year students?
How successful are the college's graduates in finding jobs?
What services (such as transportation and shopping) are available locally?
Ask any students you meet:
How easy is it to meet with faculty?
Are you able to register for the classes you want?
What is there to do on weekends? Do most students stay or leave campus on weekends?
What activities and services are available to help students get settled (academically and socially) during their first year?
How big are the classes?
What is the total cost of attending the college?
What types of financial aid does the college offer and how do I apply?
Are all freshmen assigned to an academic advisor?
Where do most freshmen live?
Can I take a tour?
What activities are available for students?
Who teaches the courses for first-year students?
How successful are the college's graduates in finding jobs?
What services (such as transportation and shopping) are available locally?
Ask any students you meet:
How easy is it to meet with faculty?
Are you able to register for the classes you want?
What is there to do on weekends? Do most students stay or leave campus on weekends?
