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General
What makes this college distinctive?
What would you say are the three distinctive examples that could be used to define the ethos or spirit of your campus?
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If I am applying for Economics/English/Psychology etc... after I get my scores and I need to confirm or discuss who should I contact. (Get name, email, and phone number)
Paying for School
What are some lesser-known scholarship opportunities that you wish more students would apply for?
Where on the need blind or need aware spectrum do you fall?
Do you have financial aid/scholarship opportunities for international students?
What is the schools policy on loans and student debt?
Students
How would you characterize the majority of students? What are the students like?
From what economic, geographic background are the majority of students?
Are there clubs, activities, or housing that are international student related? What kind of supports do you have in place for international students?
Does a student need to be an international student applicant in order to access those programs or could I qualify for the program even though I am a resident/citizen applicant but applying from an internationally based high school?
What do students like most about the college? Like least?
What role do the student government hold on campus and can you give me an example of a real contribution the student government has made to the school?
How do you get into student government?
What political, social, or academic issues concerned students last year?
How did the administration react? What was the resolution?
Social life and campus activities
What do students do for fun?
What is the role of fraternities and sororities on campus?
If I didn’t want to join, could I have a satisfactory social life?
What are the dominant social groups on campus?
Do the groups get along with one another?
Have there been any problems?
What role do team sports play in the social life of the college?
What happens on football or basketball weekends? If I didn’t want to join in, would I find kindred spirits?
How to academics, social life, and extracurricular activities balance out at the school?
What were the social or cultural highlights last year?
What is the role of the campus newspaper?
Is there an alcohol problem and, if so, how is the college handling it? What is the incidence of binge drinking?
Do students feel safe on campus?
Campus Facilities Housing and Dining
Is there guaranteed housing for first year/international first year students?
Is there something I should know about housing that would help me in my choice? — What are the types of food plans? All you can eat? Vegetarian? Kosher?
Activity Centers and Athletic and Recreational Facilities
What kinds of facilities does the student center have? Is it a magnet for student activities? Are there other hangouts?
Do you think the college pays attention to its appearance?
How would you rate the fitness center? Health, career counseling, special student services, and security
Is there a doctor, nurse, psychologist, or career counselor on campus? What is the waiting period for appointments?
Is the office for special services adequate to the demand?
How good is the security on campus? Library
What have been students’ experiences with the library? Have there been complaints?
Is the library well equipped with computers and copy machines?
The Community Off Campus
What is there to do in town? How would I get there?
How friendly is the community to the student population?
What opportunities are their for students to have experiences in the wider community?
Volunteering? Internships? Co-Ops?
Are students encouraged to travel and study abroad?
Admissions
Is it better to apply to get into a particular major/faculty when I first apply?
Are there specific criteria to get into specific majors/faculties as different from the general admissions requirements?
Are there any admissions requirements outside of the standard application?
I am coming from an English Curriculum school (State if your English is A or B) do I need to take an English language exam for admission?
Academics and Faculty
What is distinctive about education here?
What is the educational philosophy of the college? Has it changed much in recent years?
What is the most popular major on campus? Why?
Do you think that students are generally enthusiastic about their classes? Do people talk about their courses outside of class?
How would you characterize the academic pressure and workload?
Are there research possibilities for undergraduate students with the faculty? In what areas?
What type of advisory/advising system is in place at your school? Who will help me choose classes, majors, teachers, etc….
If I was to walk in to the average freshman class what would lit look like? What type of room would it be in? How many students would be in the room? Is the teacher a professor or a Graduate Student?
What is the quality of student and faculty relationships?
Is the faculty interested in and accessible to students after class?
Do faculty members participate in student activities?
Are curriculum changes in the works? How will that affect my college years?
Are any departments being cut back or discontinued? If so, why?
Are any new programs scheduled for the next four years?
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