ADMISSION POLICIES | THE COLLEGE | STUDENT BODY | ACADEMICS | FINANCIAL AID |
| Are entrance tests required? Which ones? What range of scores is accepted? | What is the college setting—urban/rural, instate/out of state? What are the weather conditions like? | Is housing available and/or guaranteed for freshman students? | What is the average class size? Smallest? Largest? | What will it cost me to attend your college? |
| Does the college require a certain GPA for admissions? | What is the surrounding community like? | What are the residence halls like? Co-ed? Single sex? | How does registration work? Are classes guaranteed? | What percent of students receive financial aid? |
| Will my activities and involvement in high school be considered? How much? | Is the college public, private, religiously affiliated? | What percentage of the student body live on campus? | What percentage of students complete a degree? | What forms are needed? What are the deadlines? |
| Is there an essay on the application? What is the topic? | Is the emphasis of the college on liberal arts, technical or professional? | What types of activities are available? | Can I get credit for Advanced Placement scores? | Are on-campus jobs available? |
| What kind of admission plan do they offer? Regular, rolling, early decision or early action? | How many students does the college have in their undergraduate programs? | Are there sororities and fraternities on campus? | How many years does it take to graduate with a BA or BS? | What types of grants, scholarships, and loans are available? |
| How are admissions decisions made? | What special programs does the college offer? | What athletic programs does the college offer? Are they a major part of the social life? | What percent of graduates are accepted to graduate schools? | What is the typical financial aid package for a freshman? Is it guaranteed for four years? |
| Are personal interview or letters of recommendation required? | What is the academic calendar? Is the college on semester or quarter system? | What does the surrounding community offer? | Are students taught by full-time faculty, teaching assistants or a combination of the two? | Are there special merit scholarships for athletics, the arts, leadership, academic achievement? |
| Are there special requirements for impacted majors? | When must I choose a major? | Where do the majority of the students come from? | What are the most popular majors? | |
| What percent of applicants are admitted? | | Is there diversity on campus? | Are academic counseling services available? | |
| What are the application filing dates? | | How safe is your school? Where can I obtain statistics about crimes on your campus? | What is the job placement rate? | |
