Planning a College visit?

20 Questions to ask a college representative

Whether you meet them at a College Fair or on a campus visit, college reps genuinely enjoy talking to High School students and answering questions about their college. The following questions will help start a good dialogue:

1. What makes your college unique?

2. What academic programs is your college most known for?

3. How would you describe the students that attend your college? Where do most of them come from?

4. Where can students hang out/relax on campus?

5. What is Campus Life like on the weekends? What happens on the weekend in the area?

6. Are Fraternities and Sororities a big part of campus life?

7. What are the housing options for Freshmen?

8. Do many students live off campus?

9. Is there a sports complex or a fitness center?

10. What are the most popular clubs and activities?

11. What is campus security like?

12. What is the local community like?

13. What are the most popular majors?

14. How would you describe the academic environment? How is the workload?

15. What support services are available (tutoring services, health services, advisors, etc.)?

16. Do I need my own computer?

17. What is the faculty like? How accessible are they outside of class?

18. Are there internship opportunities?

19. Is there help with job placement after graduation?

20. Are there any big changes in the works that I should know about?

Source: Get it Together for College 2nd ed. (College Board, 2011).