For many college-bound students, the month of April means that they’re going to start getting those much-anticipated letters in the mail. Will they receive a fat envelope in the mail—bringing an offer of acceptance—or will a thin envelope reveal a letter of rejection? If you have already applied, or are thinking about applying to college, you know that April is the month of big decisions.

With a little bit of luck, you will receive several letters of acceptance in the mail! You can finally breathe a sigh of relief that you know what you will be doing next semester, but your work is not over. If you have been accepted to more than one school, you have some choices to make. So, how do you choose the best fit for you?

Well, financial aid is a huge factor in many students’ decisions. Each school will offer you a different financial aid package, which might contain a mixture of loans, grants, and other forms of scholarship money. No two financial aid packages are alike, so if college tuition is a concern for you (and it is a concern for thousands of college students!), you may want to carefully consider how much aid you receive from a particular school before you make a decision.

But if it’s down to the wire and you are really having a tough time deciding on a school, accepted student days are a great opportunity to help you make up your mind. Accepted student days are all about you! Colleges use that day as an opportunity to court admitted students and try to convince them to attend their school.

Since all the preliminary questions are out of the way, accepted student day is a great opportunity to ask more detailed questions about specific programs, class offerings, career and networking prospects, and student life. The usually include some type of tour of the campus, as well as the chance to talk to current students about their opinion of the school.

To make the most of your day, it’s best to come prepared! Here are some of the most common questions admitted students ask faculty and current students:

-how many credits per semester does the average student take?
-do students typically have a job on the side?
-do most students live on campus?
-should I go to school part-time?
-what type of career services does the school offer?

The answers to these questions may be the deciding factor in choosing the school that best suits you! But what about if you’re accepted to an online school? Online schools typically have some type of chat room or forum where you can post your questions. Online professors are also pretty great about answering prospective students’ questions via email. So, here are some questions to ask when considering an online school:

-does the school have a corresponding ground campus?
-is the school accredited?
-will I be able to transfer credits that I already have from another school?
-can I set my own schedule? Are there due dates for papers?
-can I receive academic assistance by phone, email, or other electronic forums?
-what kind of computer software do I need?
-how are tests administered? Can I take them online or do I have go to a testing site?

So, with a little preparation and a few questions, you will be well-equipped to pick the best school that fits your needs! Happy learning!