Junior Check List for College Visits

Location, Location, Location:

Is the college where you want to be? Y/N

In the city or the suburbs?

Close to home or far away?

Size of School

Does the college meet your preference on class size? Y/N

Do you want to attend a school with 2,000 students or 25,000? Y/N

Major Issue

Do they have the academic programs you are interested in? Y/N

Are there honors courses? Y/N

Do they offer internships? Y/N

Play Ball

Do they offer sports that you’re interested in? Y/N

Most colleges offer intercollegiate (playing against other schools in Division I, II or III) and intramural (recreational within the school) sports.

Teachers Pet

Do the teachers seem educated and informed? Y/N

Do you like their communication patterns and styles of teaching? Y/N

Classes

Do you have a choice of classes to take or are you required to take classes you’re not interested in?

How many times a week do they meet and for how long?

Dorms:

You will be living here for at least 1 year if not all four. Do you like how the rooms and bathrooms are set up? Y/N

Show Me the Money

How much financial aid does the school provide?

Will you be able to afford to attend there? Y/N