What Should You Ask a College Representative?  

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

1. What differentiates your college from others?
2. Are there any upcoming changes that could impact students, either positively or negatively?
3. How does the staff and faculty support students?
4. What are the requirements for admission?
5. How long is the admissions process?
6. What is the student-to-faculty ratio?
7. Can you tell me about the student body?
8. How would you describe the college’s culture?
9. What do students enjoy most about this school?
10. My goal is to work in [field/job]. What major or program would align with that goal?
11. Which academic majors are the most popular?
12. Which academic programs are the most competitive or most challenging to get into?
13. When am I required to select a major?
14. Do different programs have different admissions requirements?
15. Are there any unique programs that you can’t find anywhere but here?
16. How would you describe the academic workload?
17. Will I be assigned an academic advisor? What if I am undecided about my major?
18. How available are professors to students? Do they maintain ample office hours?
19. What housing options are available to first-year students? Do the housing options change each year?
20. Are first-year students required to live on campus?