Asking the Right Questions
The NSSE can also help you formulate intelligent questions when you’re evaluating schools. At its Web site, you can obtain a free booklet titled A Pocket Guide to Choosing a College, Are You Asking the Right Questions on a College Campus Visit?
Here is a sampling of the questions:
Academic challenges
| • | How much time do students spend on homework each week? |
| • | What type of thinking do assignments require? |
| • | How much writing and reading are expected? |
| • | To what degree are studying and spending time on academic work emphasized? |
Meaningful contact with teachers
| • | Are faculty members accessible and supportive? |
| • | How many students work on research projects with faculty? |
| • | Do students receive prompt feedback on academic performance? ... |
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