Deciding which college to attend is a huge decision. College marketing departments do a great job of branding their school, creating attractive brochures and websites, and making enticing claims about their best features. After you’ve listen to the hype, make sure you get these questions answered before you decide.
- Will my scholarship money be renewed each year for the same amount?
- Will I need to reapply for department scholarship each year? Will the amount go down each year?
- Will all the college classes I have taken transfer for credit?
- Will the classes taken in my major count toward my major requirements or will they be turned into general education credits?
- What religion classes are required?
- What is the student to facility ratio?
- What percentage of classes are taught by adjunct professors or graduate students?
- Are the classes I need for my major available so that I can graduate on time?
- Are there work study positions available on campus?
- How much does the middle meal plan cost and how many meals does it include?
- Can I use my meal plan outside the cafeteria in the student center or coffee shop?
- What food choices can I count on being available every day?
- Are there special theme nights during the month for dinners?
- Can I control the temperature in my dorm room?
- Are dorms or floors of the dorm co-ed? Can I live on a single sex floor?
- Are bathrooms private or shared?
- How are roommates matched?
- Is there a quiet or study dorm?
- If the dorm isn’t quiet, are there quiet places to study?
- Have the dorms been well maintained? Cleaned? Painted?
- Are there churches within walking distance of the campus?
- Is there security on campus or a program where you don’t have to walk alone at night?
- What travel abroad options are available? Is the cost included in tuition?
- Do you have a career counselor that connects students with internships and jobs off campus?
- How are the roads and parking around campus?
- How good is the campus Wi-Fi?
- How good is the public transit near campus?
- Is there a grocery store or good restaurants nearby?
- What can I expect to spend on living expenses beyond room and board?
- What health care services are offered on campus?
- How many counseling visits can I get for free?
- What services or rentals does the outdoor recreation department provide?
- Is there a gym, pool, or fitness center available to students and what are the hours?
- Are the dorms closed down during holiday breaks?
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