Should I talk to current students again before making the final enrollment decision?
Yes, if possible, speaking with current students again before making your final decision can be useful. Ask about points that may be difficult to judge from published materials, such as course content, workload, the atmosphere among faculty and students, available support, and balancing commuting or extracurricular activities. However, do not treat one student’s experience as representative of everyone; compare answers from several students using similar questions.
Key points
- Identify the conditions that matter most to you and prepare specific questions.
- Ask about the reality of classes, assignment volume, sources of advice, and how students divide their time.
- Experiences may differ by year and affiliation, so compare accounts from multiple current students.
Things to check
- Conditions can vary by faculty or department, entry year, and policy changes, so check current official information alongside students’ accounts.