Are you wondering how to start a conversation with a college rep? Here are some tips for conversing and getting answers to important questions. It is a good idea to write out a list of things that are important to you before you go.
ADMISSIONS
- What are the admission requirements?
- What qualities should prospective students have?
- Which standardised test scores do you require?
- What majors are offered? What is the most popular?
- What are the application deadlines for admission?
- Are interviews required? Are there group or individual interviews?
- How can I arrange a campus visit?
- How long should I expect to wait for an answer once I submit my application?
FINANCIAL AID
- How much will it cost?
- What financial aid options are offered?
- When is your financial aid deadline?
- Estimate the percentage of work study, loans, grants, and scholarships awarded in your financial aid packages.
CLASSROOM
- What is the average class size?
- How accessible are professors outside of class?
- Will professors or graduate students teach my courses?
- When must I choose a major?
- Do I need a computer?
- What student services are offered (tutoring, career counselling, study workshops)?
- How are the libraries, computer labs?
STUDENT LIFE
- What special interest groups or activities are available?
- Are any programmes offered to help students adjust to the college life?
- How are the sports facilities?
- What types of meal plans are available?
JUST THE FACTS
- What is the school known for?
- What are recent graduates doing now?
- How many freshmen return for their sophomore year?
- How safe is the campus and its surrounding neighbourhoods? — Agencies
