Choosing a college is a big decision, and it isn’t always easy. There are so many different factors to consider, especially if you’re a first-generation college student, 兼职上课, 或者参加 学徒计划. Scheduling a college visit and touring the campus is a great way to help you narrow down your choices. 毕竟, you can’t really gauge how well a school fits your lifestyle, 利益, and work schedule unless you check it out yourself. It’s helpful to have a couple of questions to ask on a college visit already prepared, just in case your tour guide doesn’t cover them.
招生
If you’re thinking about applying to a particular college or university, you should schedule a tour of the campus before officially applying. This is also a good opportunity to check in with the 招生部门 should you like what you see and want to apply. These questions can help clear up any uncertainties you have:
1. Are there admissions interviews and, if so, who will they be conducted by?
2. What scholarship options are available?
3. Are 学徒计划 students accepted?
学者
Many students have at least a general idea of what major, 小, or certification they want to pursue when they start their college Search. Even if you don’t quite have that figured out, it’s still important to know what 项目 are offered, if there are areas of study the school is known for, and how 项目 are run. Other factors like learning style and program flexibility are also really important.
4. What is the student-to-faculty ratio?
5. What 项目 is the college known for?
6. Are classes more hands-on or lecture-focused?
7. Are tutoring and support services available?
8. How do certificate 项目 differ from degree 项目?
9. What academic options are available for 学徒计划 students?
学生生活
While college is primarily for learning skills to prepare you for a future career, it’s also a time to meet new people, 形式的友谊, 创造永恒的回忆. We’ve seen these connections happen at Villa; we know just how important a positive experience outside of the classroom is to students. We also know that factors like diversity and inclusion are critical to creating a welcoming environment that every student deserves to have. 询问校园 extracurriculars and culture may be what cements your college choice.
10. 校园有多多样化?
11. What kind of events does the campus host?
12. What kind of clubs are available for students to join?
13. Are there community spaces available for campus activities?
14. Where do students live on campus? If they don’t, what are the off-campus accommodations like?
15. What’s the best way for students to make friends on campus?
