College Self Survey
Who Am I?
What interests me?
How well do I know myself?
What do I want my college experience to be? |
Please ponder the following questions and jot notes as you reflect about yourself.
- What 4 adjectives best describes me as a person?
- What 4 adjectives best describes me as a student?
- What my academic strengths/weaknesses?
- What’s in my mind when I think of “going to college?”
- What has been my favorite subject? Why?
- Thinking about my possible college major, how have I come up with that idea? What lures me to that idea?
- How difficult is school for me now? Do I want the same level of rigor? More? Less?
- How do I react to challenges? Do they energize me or scare me?
- What am I like meeting new people?
- If I were to represent myself before an admissions committee, what would I want them to know about me? For example, what personal qualities and other characteristics distinguish me from other students?
Questions about College and YOU – What are you looking for?
Location
- Climate – does it matter? If so, what do you prefer?
- Distance from home – does it matter? If so, what would you prefer?
- Urban/rural/suburban – preference?
Size
- Small – under 3,000
- Medium – 3,000 to 10,000
- Large – 10,000 to 20,000
- Extra Large – more than 20,000 students
- No preference?
Admissions Criteria and Difficulty
- Most selective I can get into
- Grade Point Average
- Test scores – ACT/SAT/Subject tests needed
- No standardized tests needed for admission
Diversity – How important is a wide mix of students?
Coed vs Single Sex – Do you have a preference?
Religious Connection – Do you have a preference?
Activities – List activities you would hope to fine a campus.
Housing
- Guaranteed dorm space?
- Required dorm all 4 years?
- Required dorm at least freshman year?
- Apartment?
- Other?
Qualities found in the student body – please identify which are the 5 most important:
| Adventurous |
Aggressive |
Spirited |
Down-to-earth |
Involved |
| Laid-back |
Energetic |
Scholarly |
Liberal |
Motivated |
| Ambitious |
Athletic |
Friendly |
Dress-conscious |
Spontaneous |
| Supportive |
Fun |
Open |
Career-oriented |
Caring |
| Idealistic |
Outdoorsy |
Tolerant |
Tightly-knit |
Creative |
| Independent |
Artsy |
Diverse |
Unconventional |
Serious |
| Respectful |
Understanding |
Other |
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Community Service – Options and Expectations?
Cost/ Availability of Financial Aid including Merit Aid – This is a question you and your parents/guardians should discuss from the standpoint of how it will impact your selection. At this time, please don’t discount a school for its apparent cost.
Academic Environment and Offerings
- Academic Enrollment
- Very intellectual/scholarly versus a balance between intellectual and social.
- How ready are you to handle the pressure of a rigorous environment?
- Majors
- Double majors.
- Special programs.
- Liberal Arts or wide variety – even career/tech courses.
- Accessibility of teachers – Is it important to be able to meet directly with teachers?
- Academic and peer advising.
- Teaching assistants versus only professors.
- Size of classes – small discussions versus large lecture.
- Range of courses/professors offered in your field/s.
- Internships.
- Other?
What are the 5 most important characteristics of a college for you?
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