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Questions You Should Ask About a College


How many students attend?
  • Is it a diverse group?
  • Do professors teach undergraduate courses, or do you use teaching assistants?
  • What is the average class size, and what is the student-to-faculty ratio?
  • Will I graduate in four years?
  • Who will be my academic advisor?
  • Are faculty members easy to reach outside of class?
  • How many students participate in foreign study, and where do they go?
  • How many students do an internship?
  • What computer and other specialized facilities are available for student use?
  • What do students do for fun?
  • Do you have the extra-curricular activities that I'm interested in?
  • What are admissions' requirements and important deadlines?
  • What types of housing are available?
  • What are some special features of the campus?
  • Do most of the students stay on campus during the weekend?
  • Do you offer the academic majors or programs that interest me?
  • How much does it cost?
  • What types of scholarships and financial aid are available?
  • Do you accept Advanced Placement Tests?
  • What percentage of your students attend graduate or professional school?



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