How do you know if a college is right for you? The first step is to visit and ask plenty of questions. The answers will tell you if the college you are considering meets your needs! ACADEMICS: STUDENT LIFE: 1. What programs do you offer? 2. Do you offer Certificates, Associate’s degrees, and Bachelor’s degrees? 3. Is an internship or job-related assignment a requirement at your school? 4. Do your educators have real-world experience? 5. Do you offer an Honors Program? 6. Is there mentoring/tutoring if I need extra help? 15. What activities do you offer, both online and in-person? 16. What resources are available to help me start building a network of friends and classmates? 17. What type of residence facilities do you have available? 18. Do you offer any athletic programs, and how can I get involved? TECHNOLOGY: ADMISSIONS: 7. 8. 9. 10. 19. 20. 21. 22. When is the application deadline? What are the requirements for acceptance? Do you require SATs? When can I take a tour of the college? CAREER SERVICES: FINANCIAL AID: 11. 12. 13. 14. 23. Will I have help finding a job when I graduate? 24. What are some of the companies your students have worked for? 25. What other support does your Career Services Department offer? What is the tuition, including fees and books? What type of aid is available to me? Are there scholarships, and how do I apply? Is there a deadline to apply for financial aid? Investigate more... Call 800-446-5400 ext. FLH, visit BerkeleyCollege.edu or email [email protected] What type of software is used in your online courses? What type of equipment do you use in the classroom? How is technology incorporated into the curriculum? What kind of support services do you offer online? • • • • • The College website The College’s social media sites Student blogs Videos and podcasts Student and graduate testimonials Find us @BerkeleyCollege and #BerkeleyCollege Programs offered in New York, New Jersey, and Online COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME COLLEGE NAME ACADEMICS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. COLLEGE FAIR AND COLLEGE VISIT HINTS CAREER SERVICES TECHNOLOGY STUDENT LIFE FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 1. Make a point to visit at least four colleges. Compare each college using the chart. 2. Try to separate from your friends. Your interests in colleges may differ from that of your friends. Don’t be afraid to look on your own. 3. The same college representatives who are at the fair may make admission and acceptance decisions. Try to make a favorable first impression. 4. Look through the list of participants. You may have already received information from some colleges. What a great opportunity to visit with someone in person! 5. Pick up business cards from college representatives as well as brochures. This will provide you with a persons name to contact when calling the college. P4128 - 8.2014