Questions for Admissions Representatives
Focus on questions that reveal insights about the campus environment, personality
and opportunities unique to that school.
| Ask about majors and programs that interest you. |
- Which majors or programs stand out as the strongest offerings or are most popular?
- What special programs or opportunities do you offer for my major or career?
- Is there anything special I need to do before I declare a major?
- How difficult is it to change majors?
- How would this college help me choose a major if I am undecided?
| Ask about admissions policies and practices. |
- Do you accept AP credits and transferred college credits?
- What is the admissions team really looking for in an application essay?
- What is the admissions rate for early decision compared to regular decision?
| Ask about campus housing and dining options. |
- Where do most first-year students live?
- Do residence halls have air conditioning?
- After freshman year, how are residence halls assigned? How likely will I be able to
get into the dorm I want to live in?
- Does your school have a policy that requires students to live on campus? For how many
years?
- What are the food options on campus? How many types of meal plans are available? Are
first-year students required to pay for a specific meal plan?
| Ask about financial aid and scholarships offered by the college or university. |
- What kinds of financial aid packages and scholarships does this school offer?
- What types of merit scholarships are available for incoming students overall? What
about scholarships for my major?
- Are there specific scholarship options for freshmen?
- Are there specific scholarship options for returning students?
- Are your scholarships renewable each year through graduation?
- What are the scholarship application deadlines?
| Ask about the classroom environment, academic support and academic opportunities. |
- What percentage of your classes have teaching assistants?
- What is the average class size at this school? How large are the required, introductory
classes compared to other classes?
- What is the average student-to-teacher ratio?
- What kinds of tutoring or study skills programs does this school offer?
- What resources are available for first-generation students?
- Do you offer an honors program?
- What unique learning experiences does the school offer above and beyond the classroom?
- What percentage of your students graduate? How long does it take for most students
to graduate?
| Ask about the campus environment and surrounding community. |
- How do students spend their time on weekends? What types of activities or events do
students look forward to the most?
- What percentage of students join fraternities or sororities? How prominent is Greek
life on this campus?
- Does the town or community have stores, restaurants, venues, etc. where students like
to go?
- What student life opportunities such as clubs and organizations do you offer? Which
organizations are most active on campus?
- Do you hire students for on-campus jobs? What types of jobs are available to first-year
students?
