The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship, in association with U.S.News & World Report, is a program of AXA Achievement - a philanthropic program dedicated to providing advice and access to help youth succeed in college and beyond. AXA Achievement is funded by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA Financial.

	AXA Achievementsm Scholarship, in association with U.S.News & World Report AXA Achievementsm Community Scholarship Program Sponsor of National Scholarship Month AXA Day of Service AXA Family Scholarship AXA-sponsored scholarship win-ners are known as AXA Achievers.   They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: Ambition, drive and determination   Setting and reaching goals Respect for self, family and community Ability to succeed in college AXA Financial developed AXA Achievementsm because, as one of the world’s premier financial services organizations, the company understands the challenges people face in sending their children to college. Through AXA Achievementsm, AXA is one of the nation's largest corporate providers of scholarships and a comprehensive resource for students and their parents to pursue their dreams of a college education.

		What is the school’s ratio of acceptances to applications? Find out what qualities and accomplishments - not just GPA - the school looks for. What can you do to stand out from the other applicants? Is there a core curriculum requirement? How much flexibility will you have in choosing courses? If you have a special field of interest, be sure to ask about course offerings and faculty breadth in that area. Determine in advance how much financial aid you think you'll need, then ask what the college offers. (While public institutions are often the best values, many private schools have comprehensive aid programs.) What’s the average class size? How many courses are lectures and how many are classes or seminars? Will you have contact with well-known professors or do you have to be a grad student to be taught by them?	What are the options? Can you save money by living off-campus? How does the school allocate dorm rooms? How many students share a typical dorm room or suite? Don’t be afraid to ask about the non-academic side of campus life. Ask about extracurricular activities, including athletics, sororities/ fraternities. Colleges want well-rounded students with interests that extend beyond the classroom. For example, if you are an actor in high school, ask about the drama program at college. How flexible is the meal plan menu? Most schools offer options for vegetarians. If you have dietary requirements, ask if they can be accomodated. How safe is it? Campus security is a big issue, especially at urban schools.