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9. How and in what ways do you expect, plan or hope
to transfer your secondary school contributions,
achievements, and/or activities to the college level?
10. What has been your favorite subject
in high school? Why?
11. What might you study in college?
12. What books or authors have made a lasting
impression on your way of thinking?
13. What events would you deem critical in your
life thus far? Who has influenced you?
14. Describe ways in which you are different
from others at your school.
15. How have you spent your summers?
16. What are your reactions to current events?
17. Describe something about which you have
become outraged or inspired this year.
18. Have you ever thought of not going to
college? What would you do?
19. How do you spend your free time?
20. Why do you think you are a good
match for this college?
21. Many qualified students apply to our
school. What makes you stand out?
22. To what other colleges are you applying?
23. Do you have any questions? (Have some in mind!)
QUESTIONS TO ASK AN INTERVIEWER
1. How would you describe the student body?
2. Is there a type of student who might
not feel comfortable here?
3. Where do most of the students
come from geographically?
4. What is the political climate on campus? Liberal?
Conservative? Mixed? How can you tell?
5. What is the religious makeup of the student body?
Would a (e.g. Jewish, Catholic) student feel isolated?
6. What percentage of students leave campus
for the weekend? (if >20%, ask why)
7. How much school spirit is there? What
types of activities are well-attended?
8. What is the role of Greek life on campus?
9. How easy is it for freshmen to join activities?
10. Can you tell me more about the ________________?
(e.g. newspaper, drama program)
11. Does the college guarantee housing all four years?
What % live on campus? What alternatives are
available, on or off- campus, for upperclassmen?
12. What have been the new additions/
renovations on campus in recent years?
13. How safe is the campus? What
security options are available?
14. What's distinctive about your academic program?
15. How many students are in a typical freshman class?
Who teaches them? Do they break into smaller
discussion groups? Are freshman seminars available?
16. How easy is it to get the classes one needs/wants?
17. Can a student change from one division or
major to another without a lot of hassle?
18. Are there any new initiatives underway?
19. When does one declare a major? Are there many
prerequisites? Are any majors selective? If so,
how is one chosen? Can one double major?
20. What % of students return for sophomore year?
What % graduate within five years? If especially
high or low, what do you consider the reason?
