Step Three: Start Searching
(College Search/ Priority List)

1. Using the websites above, determine which schools fit into these three categories: website and/or
 

• Reach- your dream school - it might be more selective but it is worth a try
• Middle- your grades and SAT should make a perfect fit, but one never knows
• Safety- you are probably a sure bet for acceptance and would consider it

You can use the following as possible criteria:

• geographic location- distance from home
• school setting:urban vs rural vs suburban
• size of the student body
• student to faculty ratio
• competitiveness
• majors and other areas of interest
• extra-curricular sports and activities
• diversity
• financial cost
• internship programs
• job placement services
• fraternities/sororities
• study abroad programs
  

These are valuable sites! Take some time and look at the other information!

Some of the sites may allow you to create a login so you can return to your results. Then answer the questions. Keep on clicking next until you have answered all the questions. Then click on 'See results'.

2. Compare your three choices using a College Planner for each college.

Fill out the information for each school. The Common Application site has much of the infomation that you need. If your school uses the Common Application, click on the school name.

(Open the College Planner; 'save as' cpcollegename in your documents folder. Then begin to fill out.)