Academics

Is the culture of the school naturally more competitive or collaborative?

Heavy emphasis on grades vs. less emphasis on grades? Big focus on writing?

Are they any experiential education programs? An emphasis on practical application?

What kinds of internships are students doing in my field(s) of interest? Does the school help students acquire those internships? Help subsidize unpaid internships?

Is it hard to get into the classes you need? Into the classes you like? When do students have to declare their major? How popular is double-majoring?

Social Scene

Are students in the library until all hours of the night?

Are people friends across majors or are friend groups typically formed by activity/greek life/department?

Professors

Are professors accessible? Are they only available during office hours?

Do they ever have coffee or chat outside of class?

How much research do they do with students?

Do students interact more with professors or Teaching Assistants (TAs)?

Career Services

What are the distinguishing characteristics of the career center?

Do you feel can go there and get good advice? Make connections?

How connected and accessible are alumni?

International Student Services