b'23ACTIVITY : QUESTIONSTOASKONACOLLEGEVISITAsking questions will help you decide if a college is a good fit. Below are sample questions to ask admissions representatives,STARTING YOUR COLLEGE SEARCHtour guides, and students during college visits and at college fairs. Make a copy of this page for each college visit, bringa notebook in which to write down the answers, or use the SUTC mobile app.College/University: __________________________________________________Date: _____________________I spoke with: ________________________________________________________Ask Admissions Representatives Ask StudentsGeneral Questions General Questions What is the demographic make-up of the most What do you like best about the school, and whatrecent class? How many are students of color? do you think could be improved? What academic assistance resources are available?Has your adviser been helpful? What kind of academic advising is available to help Do you feel connected to your teachers, and are students choose classes and a major? they accessible/supportive/helpful? Does the school help students find internships?Do you find the student body equitable What kinds of career services and employment and inclusive?resources are available?How has the student body responded to acts What are the four- and six-year graduation rates? of racial injustice? How has the college What is the academic profile of the average admittedadministration responded?student? ACT/SAT score? GPA/class rank?What is the climate for students of color (or anyWhat is the average class size? Are classes taught group with which you identify)?by teaching assistants (as opposed to professors)?Is the career center helpful, and how? Have you had an internship, and did the school About Student Life help you find it? What systems are in place for student safety? About Student Life Are there stores and restaurants within walkingDo you feel safe on campus?distance or close to public transportation? Is student housing guaranteed for all freshmenHow do you get to school?students? For all four years? What other housingIs public transit convenient?options are available?Can students park on campus? What impact do fraternities, sororities, or sports What is your experience off campus?teams have on campus life?Do most students live in the dorms or commute? What clubs and student activities are availableDo many students leave on weekends?on campus? How do you start a new club?What do students do on campus during the weekend?Financial Aid QuestionsWhat do students do with their free time What percentage of students receives need-based(e.g., study, explore the town, participate in clubs,financial aid?socialize with friends, attend sporting events)? What is the size of the average aid package?How is the food on campus? Are there many What kinds of jobs or Work-Study are available different options?on campus? How can students learn about scholarships, grants, Work-Study, and other forms of financial aid?'