Going to school is a big decision. It requires commitment and effort. But, as government statistics show, the results can be well worth your determination to succeed. By the time you begin your course of study, you should have all of your questions answered so you can focus on your studies and completing your program.
To help you prepare for conversations with each school, CollegeComplete has compiled a list of questions that may be helpful for you. While not intended to be a complete list, and you may not need to use all questions, this should give you a good starting point to help you in the decision process.
As always, please feel free to reach out to your College Complete Education Advocate with any questions or concerns you may have going forward. You can find us on the web at http://www.collegecomplete.com, or by phone at 877-543-2655 (877-543-COLLEGE).
Congratulations, and best of luck!
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR(S):
Is the program offered online or at a local campus?
How many courses are there in the program I am looking at?
How long does each course last?
How many courses do I take at one time?
On average, about how many hours per week should I plan to study for a course?
Is there an application fee? How much is it?
How much is tuition?
What other costs will I have?
What are my options for paying for school?
Does your school offer financial assistance?
What is your school’s accreditation?
Will the courses I take at your school transfer to any other school?
Does your school offer career services?
What are the admission requirements for the program?
Is there an orientation to the school and program?
About how many students are there in each class?
Will I have group assignments or is all work individual?
If the program is online, how do I access my courses?
Is there any tutoring available if I need help in a course?
Are there placement assessments for Math and/or English when I start?
If I have to take some time off, how do I get started again?
Is there a student web portal for information during my program?
How do I communicate with my professor?
For a master’s program is the GMAT or GRE required?
Can I get a preliminary evaluation of my transcripts (for those who have some college credit)
If it’s a local campus, where do I park?
If a career college, do you offer job placement and/or internships?
If a local campus, what hours are the classes?
If an online program, when do I have to log into class? What are the attendance requirements?
When does the next program start?
What are the steps to enrolling in a program?
If I have questions during the course of my degree program, who do I contact?
Will I be able to complete all the required courses at your school or will I need to take some courses elsewhere?
