Build Your College List

Between the end of junior year and the beginning of senior year, students should begin to build a list of schools to which they may apply.

Organize the list of schools into Safeties, Matches, and Reaches.

Be sure to have plenty of safety and match schools on your list! Reaches are fine too, but understand that admission to these schools is less likely.

More on Safety, Match, and Reach Schools from St. Ambrose University (video)

Action Step:

Make a copy of this spreadsheet and use it to gather information about the schools that fit your needs. Use the college's website as the primary source of information when possible.