Questions to Save you from the Wrong College; Just Ask

Believe it or not, surveys confirm that some students and their families give less thought to choosing a college than buying the family cars.

Of course, everyone knows what questions they want answered when they’re at a car dealership. They may be far less certain what to ask a college admissions counselor.

It is unfortunate that even if they have dozens of questions about a college, some families are reluctant to ask them because they are not certain they are appropriate.

Your questions are unlikely to be stupid or inappropriate. And, it’s no big deal if they are. What would be a big deal would be making an awful college choice because of your fear of temporary embarrassment. Then you would have good reason to feel stupid. So, try these five questions…you have my guarantee they’re intelligent…and add some of your own.

1. What kinds of students are most likely to be happy and successful here?

2. Would you please describe the relationships between students and faculty? Between students?

3. How important is academic success to your students? In what campus activities and events are students most interested?

4. Do students have any unique or special opportunities (internships, study abroad, community service, research, etc.)?

5. What percentage of students remain on campus on weekends?

My guess is that you have already thought of at least three more questions, some far better than mine. Write them down, and add others as they pop up in your mind (they will, I promise). Remember that having a good list of questions is one of the best insurance policies you can have against making a bad (or even awful) college choice.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make a great college choice. It’s simply a two step process; coming up with the right questions and asking them.

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