Creating your College List
Search for colleges here: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Finding the right college for you means finding the right MATCH and FIT.
MATCH = GPA + test scores
How do my GPA and test scores compare to the average GPA and test scores for this school?
Do I meet this school's minimum requirements for GPA and test scores?
FIT = school profile
Does this school offer the majors/academic programs that I am interested in?
Does this school have the student demographics I am looking for?
Is this school an ideal size and in an ideal location for me?
Does this school offer the sports or activities that I want to participate in?
Does this school offer enough financial aid to make it affordable for me?
Will I feel at home at this school?
A strong college list has at least 5 schools.
1-2 schools = reach schools (your GPA/test scores are slightly below the schools' averages).
1-2 schools = match schools (your GPA/test scores are equal to the schools' averages).
1=2 schools = safety schools (your GPA/test scores are slightly above the schools' averages).
ALL schools on your college list should be a good FIT!!