As you all know, we will be having a College Tour workshop on Tuesday, October 18th. We will be touring Marshall University and Shawnee State University.
Here are a list of questions that may be beneficial to ask on the tours:
- What is the average size of an intro level course? Upper level course?
- Do you have an honors college?
- What opportunities are there for undergraduate research?
- What percentage of financial need does the school typically meet?
- What is the average college debt students leave with?
- What work-study opportunities are there?
- What type of career services do you have?
- What kind of on-campus living choices are there?
- What do students typically do on the weekends here?
- What activities are offered to students?
- How adequate is the campus computer network?
- How is the quality of food in the dining hall?
- Is the teaching innovative, discussion- and project-oriented? Or is it mostly lecture-oriented?
- How safe is the campus?
- Is there a student health center? If so, how adequate is it?
- (To guide) What was/is your favorite class, and why?
- (To guide) What does a typical weekday entail?
- (To guide) Why did you choose to attend this school?
- How easy is it to get the courses you want at the times that are convenient for you?
- What is your transfer policy? And are there scholarships available for students who transfer from a community college?
- Do you accept college credit plus credits?
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a "stupid question." College tours are meant to be informative for all prospective students. If the tour guide can't answer a particular question, they should be able to point you to someone who can!
Big Future by The College Board is a great website that provides basic information about each college and university. This site is great to use as a reference point. As you look through the information about each school, write down any questions you might have and bring them with you to the tour!
Click here to learn more about Marshall University or visit www.marshall.edu.
Click here to learn more about Shawnee State University or visit www.shawnee.edu.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
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