College Search

WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON A TOUR

• General appearance of the campus 
• Student attire
• Friendliness 
• Student conversations 
• Transportation 
• Faculty presence 
• Library 
• Laboratory and computing facilities 
• Fine arts facilities 
• Dorms 
• Campus security 
• Technology and electronic resources
• Athletic/recreational facilities
• Food Service/Menu options
 

QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A COLLEGE VISIT

1.  What percent of applicants are accepted?
2.  What percent of first year students return as sophomores?
3.  What percent of entering students actually graduate?
4.  What percent of graduates who apply to law school are admitted? Med school? MBA programs?
5.   What percent of first year classes are taught by graduate assistants?
6.   Stop several students and ask them about the school and their programs. Ask them if they were choosing a college today would this college be their first choice? Watch for their facial expressions and any hesitation in their voice.
7.   Ask about internships in your major field.
8.  What are the three most popular majors on campus?