1. What high school courses are required? (ex. foreign language, science, math, etc.)

2. Is the ACT or SAT optional or required? What range of scores are preferred?

3. Does the college use a holistic approach for admissions?

4. Aside from the transcript, what are some other key factors the college uses to determine admissibility?

5. Will my activities and involvement in high school be considered?

6. Is an essay required? If so, how many?

7. Is there an Early Decision or Early Action plan? (Is Early Decision binding?)

8. If early Decision is offered, is the admission rate high during Early Decision processing?

9. Are personal interviews or letters of recommendation required? If so, how many and from who?

10. Are there special requirements for certain majors?

11. What percent of applicants are admitted?

12. What are the application deadline dates? When are admission decisions released?

13. Do they look at weighted or unweighted grades?

14. Do they offer AP and IB credit?

15. Who makes the admission decisions in the application process?

For international Universities specifically

1. What type of student Visa is required?

2. Do they use the Common App, UCAS (Great Britain), or their own application process?

3. Is an interview with the course professor required and when?

4. Is there a limit on the number of schools students are allowed to apply to?

5. How many AP’s, which ones, and what scores are required for admission?

1.       What is the current full time student enrollment?
2.       What’s a popular activity for students to do on the weekends?
3.       Where is the college located (urban, rural)?
4.       Is there an Honors program and what are the requirements to get in?
5.       Is the college public or private? Do they have a religious affiliation?
6.       What’s the average class size? What’s the largest freshman course?
7.       What special programs are offered? (ex. Study Abroad, Co-Op, etc.)
8.       What makes your ________ program stand out?
9.       How do students get around campus?
10.   Can freshman have a vehicle on Campus? If so, how much is the parking fee?
11.   What’s the most unique thing about their college they are proud of?
12.   Are they an alum of that school?

1.       Where do the majority of students come from (in-state/out-of-state)?
2.       What types of activities are available (clubs, associations, honor societies, etc.)
3.       Do most students live on campus or commute?
4.       Are there sororities and fraternities? What percentage of students are in Greek Life?
5.       What athletic programs are available? Do they offer club sports or intramurals?
6.       Is housing available/guaranteed for freshman? Sophomores, etc.? 

1.       What is the graduation rate? (4 year and 6 year)
2.       What internship opportunities are available and are they required? Is there assistance in setting those up?
3.       What are the career opportunities and job placement after college?
4.       What are the most popular majors?
5.       Which New Majors or programs are they looking to grow?
6.       Are students taught by full time faculty or teaching assistants?
7.       Are research opportunities available for freshman?
8.       Are certain programs or majors direct admit? (Nursing, Business, Engineering, etc.)
9.       Are there co-op opportunities and do they extend graduation year or built into the program

1.       What percentage of students receive financial aid?
2.       What are the preferred financial aid filing deadline dates?
3.       What types of grants and scholarships are available?
4.       Are tuition costs locked in from freshman year or do they increase year to year?
5.       Are there special scholarships for athletics, the arts, leadership, and academic achievement?
6.       What is the average financial aid award package?
7.       What are the minimum GPA’s for Merit scholarships?
8.       Are merit scholarships renewable and for how many years?
9.       Do they require ACT/SAT scores for scholarships?