Accreditation is an important assurance that the education offered at a college or university meets established standards. Students can check on a school's accreditation by consulting specific reference books found at the EAS library. The school's location can be a critical factor in one's academic success. You should inquire about the average class size. You should also think about the size of the international student population at the institutions.
Faculty Find out about the ratio of students to faculty.
Also locate information on the number of faculty with Ph.D. degrees, the number of full time and part-time faculty and the number of graduate and undergraduate students. Find out if emphasis is on teaching or research. Ask about faculty advising and after-class availability of professors. Also find out if there are special faculty advisers assigned to advise international students. Academic Program Compare this information for with all of the schools you are considering for application.