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What excites you most about going to college?If you could design your ideal college experience, what would it look like?What subjects or activities do you enjoy the most, and why?Are there any specific majors or career paths that interest you? What draws you to them?When you imagine your first year of college, what are the things you most look forward to?What kind of learning environment do you thrive in—small discussions, large lectures, hands-on projects?What are three things you absolutely want in a college?How do you define success for yourself in college?
What do you hope to gain from your college experience beyond academics?What impact do you want to make in your community or career?If you had a completely free Saturday, how would you spend it?What’s one accomplishment you’re most proud of, and why?When you think about your future career, what excites you the most?Who has influenced your goals the most, and how?Have you had any experiences that shaped your interests or career aspirations?If you could solve one problem in the world, what would it be and why?What’s something you’ve worked really hard at, and what motivated you to keep going?What kind of impact do you want to leave on your college community?
Tell me about your desire to learn God’s word? What got you interested in it? What’s your church like? Do you feel like you get a lot out of it or are you looking for something more?How do you feel about school? Do you enjoy academics? (Keeping an ear out for if they’re a good/academically capable student)What extracirriculars are you involved in? Do you have any positions of leadership within them? How do you feel about doing missions abroad one day? Does that interest you? How is your prayer life?
I noticed _____, did you know you qualify for _____ scholarship?How can I pray for you this week?How has ____ (based off of a previous conversation) been going? What’s something you’ve been learning about the Lord lately? Which book of the Bible are you reading/studying? I know senior year is winding down for you, what are you most looking forward to about the college transition?How are your classes going? Do you have any hopes for the upcoming year? What are you most excited for about joining our college? What’s one goal you have for your first semester at college?How is your family doing? *only ask if you’ve had a previous conversation about their family* Are there any concerns or needs your family has that we can pray for?How did your Zoom call last week with [specific person or group]?What do you like doing to stay active? (Then suggest where/how they could do that in Nashville). Do you and your family have any final plans before you move to school? How do you prefer to spend your free time, and are you looking for similar opportunities here?How are things going at your church? Do they know about your plans to attend Bible college? Are they supportive? What do you and your family do for [fill in the blank holiday]? How is your job going? What’s something you feel like you learned from working there? What’s one thing you wish more people knew about you? How do you feel about moving to a new place for college?When we talk about ministry, what is the thing you really love doing, like what way do you enjoy serving others? What’s your favorite thing to do with your friends? Have you ever shared a room before, or will it be a new experience for you at college? How do you feel about Welcome Week? Have you read/seen anything about how we run that week?
Institute Admissions Handbook (2025-2026)
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"You don't recruit students because they understand the college, but because they feel that you understand them"
Primary Interest (What They Want)
Dominant Motive (Why They Want It)
“Fit” Questions to Ask
These connect to the Admissions Counselor Review you will fill out for this student. Ask over the phone.
Prompts for Checking In
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