Questions for Counselors and Advisors
Here are some questions to get things rolling:
- What classes are required for graduation and/or the Ohio Core?
- What kind of schedule do I need to fit everything in?
- Are there other options available besides just taking classes in my building?
- Does this school offer/promote honors courses, Advanced Placement or Post-Secondary Enrollment Options?
- Are there elective courses that you would recommend to help me better prepare for college?
- Do you offer special college planning sessions for me and my parents/guardians? When?
- What does my transcript look like?
- How is my grade point average calculated?
- Do different colleges require different classes and grades?
- Do you have publications on Ohio colleges or other colleges around the country?
- Are there good websites to look for colleges?
- Where can I get some information about exploring careers?
- Do we have classes or programs available here to help me?
- Where do students who graduate from here usually go to college?
- What percentage of students from here usually go to college each year?
- What type of reputation does our school have for sending students to college?
- Do we have a college access program or any other special programs that help students from our school go to college? How do I get in contact with them?
- What kinds of services or scholarships are provided by the access program?
- What kind of activities and student groups are available to get involved in?
- Do we have an honor society and what are the eligibility requirements?
- What kind of standard tests will I take throughout high school?
- Are there test prep classes or tutoring available?
- Are there special scholarships available for Ohio students that I should know about so I can work toward them?
- What is a good way to keep track of all of my activities, awards, and honors throughout high school?
- Are there any programs I can do on weekends or in the summer that will help me get ready for college?
- Do you have any information on financial aid for college?
- Do we host or attend an annual college fair?







