Sample Questions to Ask at a College Fair

Admissions 

• What are your admission requirements? Minimum ACT scores 
• What is your enrollment? 
• What scores for AP tests do you accept? 
• What are your application deadlines? 
• What is the makeup of your student body?  (male/female ratio, racial/ethnic makeup, geographic diversity) 

Costs & Aid

• What is the total cost of attendance for 1 year (tuition, room & board, fees, books, misc.) 
• Is there a required meal plan? 
• How is financial aid eligibility determined? 
• What percentage of financial need do you meet for families?  
• Are there any merit scholarships available?  Is a separate application required for these? 

Academics 

• When must I choose a major? 
• Are their specific application requirements for my major? 
• Will I have a faculty advisor? 
• Are there any special placement tests that entering freshman can/must take to place into or out of certain courses? 
• Do you have an honors program?  What are the requirements? 
• If I am a varsity athlete, what is the balance between athletics and academics? 

 Campus Housing

• Is housing guaranteed for all four years? 
• Are freshman required to live on campus? 
• How are roommates selected? 
• What are the dining options?  How late are the dining facilities open? 
• Are students permitted to have cars on campus? 

Campus Activities

• How many students are involved in Greek fraternities & sororities? 
• What is there to do on the weekends? 
• What is your campus safety like? 
• What is the biggest complaint of students? 
• What do students say is the best thing about your school? 

Campus Resources/Organizations

• What is the political climate of campus? 
• Do students get involved in intramural athletics?  Clubs and student organizations? 
• Do the students support the athletes? 
• What type of academic support is available on campus?  Is this available to everyone free of charge?  (Tutoring, Writing Centers, etc.) 
• Do many students hold jobs in addition to attending school? 
• Is a car necessary to get around? 
• Is there public transportation close to your school? 
• Do you have study abroad options? 

Job Opportunities – before & after graduation 

• Do students have the opportunity to do research or obtain internships? 
• What is your retention rate? 
• What is your graduation rate? 
• What percentage of students who graduate go directly on to graduate school?  
• Do you have a career services center?