Questions for Four-Year College Representatives

Here are some questions to ask university Admissions Representatives.

If you are a Running Start student or an International Student, be sure to share this information with the Admissions Representative so they can advise you appropriately.

Admissions

• What are you looking for in an applicant?
• What are the admission requirements to your school? Do I need to have foreign language for admission? Do I need foreign language to graduate from my major at your school?
• What is the deadline for applying to your college? Is there also a separate application & deadline for applying to my major?
• Is an interview required for admission?
• Do I need to submit a portfolio of my work or have an audition? (This may be required if you are trying to apply to majors such as art, architecture, music and a few other areas of study.)
• What is the minimum GPA for admission to your school?
• Do you require standardized test scores?
• Do you require letters of recommendation and/or a personal statement for admission?
• Once I submit my application, when can I expect to hear back from your school?

Transferring Credits & Transfer Degree

• I attended other colleges. Do you need transcripts from every school I attended?
• I completed courses at another college a long time ago. Do I still have to declare my credits?
• I will not be completing a degree at Highline. I am planning to transfer after completing some courses here. How will my credits transfer?
• I am planning to complete Highline’s Associate degree or the Direct Transfer Agreement. How will my credits transfer? Will you accept all my credits?

Majors

• Does your school offer the major that I am interested in?
• Do you hold an Open House or Information Session so I can find out more about major?
• If I am undecided on a major, how will this affect my admission? Once enrolled at your school, when do I have to declare a major?
  What is the GPA requirement for admission to my major?
• Is my major a competitive one? If so, what can I do to be a competitive applicant?
• Is an interview required for admission?
• Do I need to submit a portfolio of my work or have an audition? (This may be required if you are trying to apply to majors such as art, architecture, music and a few other areas of study.)
• Do you require letters of recommendation and/or a personal statement for admission?

Financial Aid & Scholarships

• What is the annual tuition? How much do books cost per quarter?
• What types of financial aid and scholarships are available?
• When should I apply for financial aid and scholarships?

Housing

• What housing options are available? Do you have residence halls? If so, what is the cost
  per year?

Classroom & Resources

• How big is your school?
• What is a typical class size?
• Will I be able to see my professor during his/her office hours?
• What types of opportunities are available for me to get involved with? What clubs and organizations exist on your campus?
• Can I participate in internships?
• What types of sports can I participate in?
• What is the diversity like on your campus?
• What is your campus safety record like?

Contact

• Who is the contact person for transfer students at your college?
• How can I arrange a campus visit or tour?
• Will I be able to visit a classroom in session while I am on the tour?
• Will it be possible to speak to other community college students while I am on the tour?
• Is there an Information Session or Open House I can attend to learn more about applying to your school?

Once Accepted

• Are there any programs to help me adjust to your campus?
• If I have a problem after I transfer, who should I contact?