Am I eligible for admission?
What tests are required?
What are the deadlines?
What high school course preparation is needed?
What academic demands can I expect to find?
- How intense is the
academic atmosphere
(avg. hours studying,
library full on weekends,
avg. SAT, ACT scores)?
What high school credits in advanced courses qualify you for advanced placement?
- What scores are needed?
What percentage of students return after their freshman year?
How much will it cost?
What kind of financial aid is available and how do I apply?
Does the school offer the major I want?
Is the school strong in my area, i.e. science, fine arts, business, etc.?
How many students are in my area of interest?
What courses are included in a typical freshman program?
If I am undecided, will I have the chance to explore some areas of interest?
Does the school have any kind of internship program, co-op, etc.?
What is the dorm life like?
What extracurricular activities are available?
Is the college a part of the surrounding community or set apart from it as a self-contained unit?
If rural, how far to the nearest town and how do students get there?
What method of transportation do students use to get around campus?
How difficult is it to get on-campus housing?
Are all freshman required to live on campus?
What is the cost?
How do I apply? Is it a separate process from the admission application?