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QUESTIONS TO ASK COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES   What Is Your Campus and Community Like? Is your college located in an urban, suburban or rural setting? What kinds of social, cultural and recreational activities are available on the campus and in the community? How far away from my home is your campus? How much time does it take to get there from my home by car, public transportation? Will I need a car to get around? Does public transportation (bus) provide easy access to the campus and community? How many students are enrolled? In my major? From my community/school? Are you on the semester or quarter system? When do classes begin? Tell Me About Your Programs Do you offer my major? Is my degree program accredited – by whom and at what level (undergraduate/graduate)? Are advance degrees (master’s, doctorate) offered? What other programs do you offer which will support my major? Will a course in which I received a "D" grade count? Do you give extra credit for honors courses? Can I take summer courses after I graduate from high school to qualify? What is the admissions priority of transfer students from community colleges, from four-year colleges? If I go to a community college first, will my credits transfer? How and when will I know? Can I enroll part-time, take courses in the late afternoons, evenings, weekends or during the summer? Are there internship opportunities available on campus or in the community? Do you have an honors program for students who enter with high grades? How Much Does Your College Cost? What are the costs of tuition or registration fees, books and supplies, housing, parking, etc.? When do I pay those fees? When do I have to submit transcripts, test scores and other admissions materials? When will I be notified if I have been admitted? Is my major overcrowded (impacted)? If so, what special requirements do I need? If I'm not accepted in my major what are my options? Can I change to another major? Have my application sent to another campus for consideration? Do I have to send in a deposit to confirm my intention to enroll? How much? When? What are the chances that the fees will be increased and when will I know? Is Financial Aid Available? What kinds of financial assistance are available? When and how do I apply for financial aid? Do I apply for campus scholarships separately? How do you determine if I qualify for assistance? When will I be notified if I will not receive assistance? Will financial aid cover my entire need? What are your admission requirements for freshmen, transfers? Do you have an early admission plan? How can I qualify? What kinds of special help will be available to me after I enroll? Will I need to take an admissions test? Can I take an admissions test over to qualify? How do you determine my grade if I repeat a course? Are there special kinds of assistance for students from certain ethnic minority and other under-represented groups? Is it easy to get a part-time job on campus or in the community? How Do I Apply For Admission? Where, when and how can I get an application? Are there internship opportunities available on campus? When can I first apply? What is your application deadline date? Can I apply to more than one campus in your system? How? Can I have my application transferred from one campus to another if I change my mind? What Else Do I Need To Know? Can I take courses at your college for college credit before I graduate from high school? How do you determine if I qualify for assistance? What are the requirements for enrolling? When and how do I sign up? When will I be notified if I will or will not receive assistance? How do I make arrangements to talk with someone further at your college to discuss enrollment opportunities? Will financial aid cover my entire need? Are there special kinds of assistance for students from certain ethnic minority and other under-represented groups? How do I make arrangements to take a tour of your campus? Do you have an open house program for prospective students? When and whom do I contact for more information?   Copyright © 2013 Porterville College