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Looking Within...
Looking Within...
Finding the university or college that's best fit for you takes more than just researching individual schools. You also have to discover yourself a bit! What's truly important to you? What are you hoping to get out of your college experience? Here are a few questions to ask yourself...
Would you rather be a big fish in a small pond or the other way around?
Does faith play an important role in your life?
Do you strive to make a difference in the world around you?
Where do you see yourself when you graduate??
What's your dream career?
Do you thrive in a big city?
Do you feel more at home in rural or suburban setting?
Do you need/want to stick close to home or are you ready to wander?
Cast a Wide Net...
Cast a Wide Net...
Even if you have been dreaming about attending a specific school for years it's important to keep your options open and cast a wide net at the beginning of your college search. By having a number of different colleges and universities on your list it allows you to collect more information on financial aid and have flexibility as your interests and goals may change through the year. Applying to 10-12 universities is the goal and should include schools that range in selectivity and academic rigor (3 reach/overmatch, 4 target/match, 3 safety/undermatch).
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Cristo Rey Network Search Tool
Cristo Rey Network Search Tool
The Cristo Rey Network recommends that students apply to 10-12 colleges. Of those applications, about 50% should be to "match" schools, 25% should be to "overmatch" schools and 25% should be to "undermatch" schools. Request a copy of the tool by reaching out to Ms. Grasinger!
SCOIR Best-fit Search
SCOIR Best-fit Search
Cristo Rey Columbus High School uses Scoir, a college and career readiness platform, to help students discover best-fit colleges, send electronic application documents, schedule visits, and assist throughout the search and selection process. Students and parents/guardians can discover best-fit colleges by filtering preferences on the "Discover" section.
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