b'23ACTIVITY : QUESTIONSTOASKONACOLLEGEVISITAsking questions will help you decide if a college is a good fit. Below are sample questions to ask admissions representatives, tour guides, and students during college visits and at college fairs. Make a copy of this page for each college visit andSTARTING YOUR COLLGE SEARCHbring a 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 your approach to virtual learning?What do you like best about the school, and what What is the demographic make-up of the mostdo you think could be improved?recent class? How many are students of color?Has your adviser been helpful? What academic assistance resources are available?Do you feel connected to your teachers, and areWhat kind of academic advising is available to helpthey accessible/supportive/helpful?students choose classes and a major?Do you find the student body equitable Does the school help students find internships? and inclusive? What kinds of career services and employmentHow has the student body responded to actsresources are available? of racial injustice? How has the college What are the four and six-year graduation rates? administration responded? What is the academic profile of the average admitted What is the climate for students of color (or any student? ACT/SAT score? GPA/class rank? group with which you identify)? What is the average class size? Are classes taughtIs the career center helpful and how?by teaching assistants (as opposed to professors)?Have you had an internship, and did the school help you find it?About Student Life About Student Life What systems are in place for student safety?Do you feel safe on campus? Are there stores and restaurants within walkingHow do you get to school?distance or close to public transportation? Is student housing guaranteed for all freshmenIs public transit convenient?students? For all four years? What other housingCan students park on campus?options are available?What is your experience off campus? What impact do fraternities, sororities, or sports Do most students live in the dorms or commute?teams have on campus life?Do many students leave on weekends? What clubs and student activities are availableWhat do students do on campus during the weekend?on campus? How do you start a new club?What do students do with their free timeFinancial Aid Questions (e.g., study, explore the town, participate in clubs, What percentage of students receives need-basedsocialize with friends, attend sporting events)?financial aid? How is the food on campus? Are there many What is the size of the average aid package? different options? What kinds of jobs or Work-Study are availableon campus? How can students learn about scholarships, grants, Work-Study, and other forms of financial aid?'