Questions to Be Asked: Admissions Office
College: ______
Mr./Ms./Dr.______
Telephone No. (____)_____-______Date: ____/____/____
Research the answers prior to visit.
It is very easy to do, all the answers and much more are in the Coach for College Two Page Summary of the Schools.
By listing the information as below prior to recording answers, you be well prepared to impress the admissions person, and “demonstrate interest”!!
Furthermore, the two page summary can allow you to ask other questions that interest, for example about your major, housing, calendar of classes, etc.
Rank each response put corresponding number into box and total at the end.
Very
Responsive = 6
Responsive = 4
Somewhat
Responsive = 2
Not
Responsive = 0
1. What are the criteria used for admissions at your college?
· Research: H.S. grades/standardized test scores very important
Recommendations/essay important, class rank considered
· Extracurricular : particular talent/ability important, others considered
How important do you consider class rank compared the grades/standardized tests?
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2. How do you rank these criteria?
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3. How important is the ACT/SAT test in the admissions process?
Research: From Freshman Profile Two Page Summary
· SAT Middle 50% Incoming Freshman Reading 560-600, Math 560 – 660
· **100% Accepted Applicants Submitted SAT scores, 43% Submitted ACT Sores
I understand a very high percentage of freshman applicants submit SAT Scores, would I be at a disadvantage if I only submitted ACT scores?
Answer: ______
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4. What is the college’s admissions deadline?
Research: Two Page Summary references all deadlines
· First Choice School, Ask Early Action: Note 295 of 344 Early Action applicants were accepted 2011, Deadline November 1
It appears a very high percentage of early action applicants are accepted, would it be to my advantage to apply early? Can you tell me more about your early action program?
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5. What is the student to faculty ratio at the college?
Research: Two Page Summary Report
· 13 to 1; 100% of all Faculty serve as academic advisors
Is your student ratio still about 13 or 14 to 1?
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6. What percentage of faculty members has doctorate degrees?
Research from Two Page Summary Report
· 88% of Faculty Doctorates
· Demographics: 196 men, 173 women
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7. What is the average enrollment of the freshman class?
Research from Two Page Summary
· 58% of 9,079 applicants accepted, 27% enrolled (“Enrollment Yield)
· 75% of the student body are from out of state
I saw that in 2011 Elon University received over 9,000 applications, do you see that number rising in the future? Would say your student body is diversified from a geographic standpoint?
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8. What percentage of the freshman class returns the second year and what percentage will graduate?
Research from two page summay:
· 90%
· 82% within 6 years, ask what is the four year graduation rate?
My understanding is that 90% of incoming freshman return their sophomore year, I am happy with that. What about your 4 year graduation rate?
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9. What percentage of graduates will continue on to graduate school?
Research from two page summary
· 22% pursue further study within 1 year
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10. My overall impression score:
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