Thursday, January 20, 2011

QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGES AS YOU START YOUR TOUR CHOICE SCHOOLS

As Juniors are starting to wind up their junior year, they are also starting to make and refine a list of schools that interest them.

Here is a list of questions that you might ask colleges representatives as to tour through or go to information sessions to get a better feel for the schools that meet your needs:


1. What unique programs are incorporated into your school's curriculum?

2. How many liberal arts classes do students take and how many classes will they take towards their  major?

3. Are professors available to give individual attention to students if requested?

4. What is the school culture like?

5. What is the ratio of deans to students? How much time are they required to spend with each student?

6. What type of tutoring programs are offered to students?

7. How does your career center compare with other colleges/universities?

           a. What are the results of graduates job placement surveys?
           b. What percentage of students find summer
                internships before graduating?
           c.What percentage find jobs upon graduation?
           d. What companies recruit on campus?
           e. How many companies recruit on campus?
           f. Where do students typically work after graduation? 
           g. Are there internship fairs on campus?
           h.  Are there job fairs on campus?

8.   What is the ratio of deans to students?
      How much time are they required to spend with each student?

9.    What do students do for fun?

            a. What events does the campus activities board plan for students? 
            b. How often do students go off campus and where do they go?
            c. What are some popular clubs, events, activities? 


10.  What is the best way to prepare for your school?

As you start the process of looking at schools, know that the process can be both tiring and overwhelming.   If you need help, contact the college admissions consultant at thecollegeadmissionsconsultant@yahoo.com. We are here to help you and your families.

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