What Do I Want To Know About Colleges ?

1.      How important is the high school senior year?

2.      What high school average and rank are desirable for admission?

3.      Do you require SAT/and or ACT, SATII?

4.      What SAT/ACT scores are desirable for admission?

5.      How important is participation in high school and community activities?

6.      Do you give AP credit, SUPA, etc.

7.      Is financial aid available and how do you go about applying for grants, scholarships, loans, work-study programs?

8.      What is the total cost of room board, and tuition?

9.      How many freshmen are tripled in their dorm rooms?

10.     How much is needed for fees, books, personal expenses?

11.     Does requesting financial aid hinder admissions?

12.     What are the strong departments in the school?

13.     What is the average class size?

14.     What courses are required of all freshmen?

15.     How many courses do most freshmen take?

16.     What percentage of applicants are accepted into graduate school? Medical school? Law school?

17.      How important are fraternities and sororities on your campus?

18.     Do you have a study abroad program?

19.     What is the male/female ratio?

20.     What other schools are you near?

21.     Are freshmen allowed to have cars on campus?

22.     Ask about housing, meals, visitation, etc.

23.     Are weekend activities available on campus?

24.     Do you have an inter-collegiate athletic program?

25.     Means of travel – bus, train, airport

26.     From what geographic areas do most students come?

27.     Do you have any special programs which would provide remedial and/or tutorial help?

28.     How do you address safety issues on campus?