Should I ask students what they wish they had known before applying?
Yes. Asking several current students what they wish they had known before applying can provide insight into classes, workload, commuting, and support services that may be difficult to understand from official information alone. However, experiences differ, so use their comments as one source of guidance and compare them with the university’s and faculty’s official admissions information.
Key points
- Prepare specific questions about classes, assignments, examinations, and commuting.
- Compare the views of several current students rather than relying on one person’s experience.
- Confirm accurate information about admissions methods, costs, and systems in official materials.
Things to check
- Answers may differ by year, faculty or department, admissions year, and individual circumstances, so no single account necessarily applies to everyone.