Questions+to+Ask+When+Visiting+Colleges

== =QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN VISITING COLLEGES=

Questions for Representatives:

 * Do you have college recommended courses? If so, what are they for your major?
 * What test do you require, the ACT or SAT, and what score must I make in order to qualify for entrance?
 * Do you have a list of all the scholarship foundations that are connected with the University, if so, can I have a list?
 * How safe is your school? What is your crime rate on and around the campus?
 * How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about a major?
 * How many students commute to your school?
 * What types of extra-curricular activities are there on campus?
 * How accessible are professors outside of class?
 * How are roommates matched up?
 * What additional academic services do you offer to students, such as tutoring, career counseling, study skills, etc.?
 * What types of internships or co-op experiences are offered?
 * Do you have a study abroad program?
 * What type of housing is offered?
 * What types of intramural programs are offered?
 * Does each department have a web page; if so, do the professors have the weekly assignments listed?
 * What makes this college different from other colleges?
 * How does this college evaluate applicants? What weight is given to GPA's, class rank, ACT/SAT scores? What weight is given to recommendations, essays, interviews, extra curricular?
 * How is freshman orientation handled? Do freshman have advisors? How do freshman register for classes?
 * How does the college assist students with career planning?
 * Are freshman required to live in a dorm?
 * Also, ask or ask to be referred to someone who can answer: "How successful are students in your major areas of interest."

ASK FOR THE FOLLOWING:

 * Catalog of courses offered
 * College newspaper, if they have one
 * Schedule of classes this year
 * Schedule of events held this year