Questions to Ask College Representatives
- What is the average GPA for students entering your college? Average SAT / ACT? Do you think that I would be eligible for the major I want?
- What are the three most popular majors at your college? Why are they so popular?
- Which departments are considered to be the strongest?
- Is it o.k. to have an undeclared major? Dual major? Change of major? Are there any impacted majors?
- What is a realistic teacher-student ratio?
- How important is the essay/letters of recommendation / other parts of the application
- Is an interview necessary/helpful?
- What is the campus like? (appearance, size, distance between classes)
- What is the area surrounding the campus like? (availability of cultural activities, shopping)
- How large is the freshman class?
- Is housing guaranteed/required for freshmen? What are the options? Is your campus considered a “commuter campus?
- What athletic programs are available? What NCAA division are you?
- What is the availability of scholarships/grants/financial aid?
