What Questions Should I Ask ?
When choosing a college, consider these questions. You may ind the answers in the college catalog, web site, or by asking the college recruiter.
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1. Does the college offer your major? 13. What academic assistance services are avail able? Is there a learning center? Tutors? 2. Do you meet admission requirements for the college/university or community college Is there an additional fee for these services? you plan to attend? 14. How many classes does the average student take per semester? 3. What are the steps in applying for admission? Are there deadlines? 15. What is the typical class size? 4. Is there a fee required with the application? 16. Do trained instructors teach classes or do If yes, how much? Is it refundable? “assistants” teach them? 5. How much is tuition per semester/per year? 17. On average, how many hours per week do students study? 6. How much is out of state tuition? 18. How do you register for classes? 7. What is the cost of campus housing? 19. Are classes in certain areas set aside for certain 8. Are freshmen required to live in the dorm? majors only? 9. What meal plans are available? 20. How easy is it to get the classes you want? 10. What inancial aid programs does the college 21. What are the most popular majors? offer? 22. What is the average class size for freshmen? 11. When is “high school day?”
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12. What extracurricular activities are available?
The TOP 10 Steps to Prepare for College Research Early. Sophomore year is not too early to start researching colleges. Create a checklist of admission requirements for each school of interest and make sure to follow through on these.
ACT. Take the ACT at least twice during your junior and senior years in high school. Colleges and Universities set minimum ACT scores for admission, scholarships, and placement of classes. Make the most of your high school time. Participate in social, civic, and academic groups that will diversify your experiences and background. Being involved can help not only in getting into college, but also for scholarships & campus organizations that require previous experience to become a member. Visit Campus. Make an appointment to visit the colleges that interest you. Nothing can take the place of seeing a campus for yourself. Attend Recruiting Events. Check college web sites to see what recruiting events are available and if there are events that are geared towards your speciic interests. Determine your future career. Consider what career you want to follow after college. Check out the web sites for those departments and meet with advisors who can guide your class selections. Don’t be afraid to explore several departments. Don’t know your future career choice? Visit the career center at your high school or the college of your choice to help determine your strengths and potential career paths.
Consider living on campus. Research shows students who live on campus are more likely to make better grades and more friends. It’s also convenient, affordable, and allows you to interact with other students more closely.
Double Check. Make sure all transcripts, ACT scores, application fees, housing deposits, applications, and resumes have been received before their deadlines.
Attend Orientation. Orientation is an important time. You’ll meet current and future students, faculty and administrators as well as schedule classes and checkout your room assignment. 13