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What questions should I ask admissions officers?
Questions to Ask Admissions Officers
- What is unique about your school’s curriculum? …
- Do they do anything specific to support your academic transition as a new freshman? …
- Are classes taught mostly by professors or by teaching assistants? …
- What research opportunities exist for students? …
- Do students study abroad?
What questions should I ask a college admissions representative?
Ask your college admissions representatives these 10 questions
- How will my classes be taught? …
- How will I be supported? …
- What’s the financial situation? …
- What is the college’s accreditation status? …
- How do you help graduates find employment? …
- What opportunities exist for this specific program?
What are the top 3 things that you want a college admissions officer to know about you?
What three things would you want a college admissions committee to know about you?
- you love learning and your academic record and teachers who recommend you will back you up on this;
- you are a natural leader who gets things done at your school and in your community;
What do admissions officers look at first?
Admissions officers are looking for students that will best thrive and contribute to the unique milieu at their college. Specifically strong grades in a rigorous curriculum along with strong standardized test scores are seen first.
How do you stand out in college admissions?
Take the following steps to ensure that you stand out on college applications.
- Get to know your guidance counselor.
- Stay academically competitive.
- Take more than the state minimums for required high school courses.
- Take standardized tests.
- Ask for letters of recommendation.
- Submit stellar essays.