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College Fit 102

Fine Tuning Your College List

CollegeFit 102Fine Tuning Your College List
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Time to Refine and Define!

Now that you know your EFC, are confident you've met college, SAT/ACT requirements, and have a good idea where your GPA meets campus expectations. You've done your research and have a list of colleges, it's time to move from College Fit 101, to College Fit 102.


The resources below will help refine your list of potential colleges, to a healthy balance of 8-10 Safety, Target and Reach schools.

Safety, Target and Reach Schools

If your test scores and grades are above the average student at that school it's likely you will be admitted = Safety School. Choose 3-4 safety schools. $$$ here is the greatest opportunity for merit scholarships $$$.


If your scores and grades are on point with the average student at that school = Target School. Choose 2-3 Target schools.


If your scores and grades are lower than the average student at that school but you feel you have that something extra = Reach School. Choose 1-2 reach schools.

Once you've learned the basics from College Fit 101, You're ready for Next Level Fit... Once you've learned the basics from College Fit 101, You're ready for Next Level Fit...

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Academic Fit

  • Should I Apply Early Decision?
  • Do I have to take SAT Subject Exams?
  • Enter the name of a College and check their Retention and Graduation Rates

  • Highly Selective Schools - Admit Rates
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Financial Fit

  • How Generous is a Campus? Check their Financial Friendliness
  • Lynn O'Shaunessy's list of Most Generous Colleges
  • Schools that Meet 100% of Need
  • The Art of Negotiating for More Aid
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Personal Fit

  • Take a Virtual Visit
  • The College Rankings
  • What students are saying about their overall satisfaction with Colleges
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Mt. Carmel HS

Where It's Great to Be a Sundevil!

Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: 858-484-1180

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