As mentioned before, figuring out what colleges to apply to begins first with approaching college as finding the best fit. Think of it as dating someone who suits you well--not dating the most popular or high status person. What does college fit mean?
Finding a good fit means that there's a match between what you are looking for and what the college is looking for. It's finding colleges that prefer students with your particular academic and personal profile--as well as finding the college that offers the programs and preferences you desire. In order to really understand where to begin--you should first consider what direction you want to go for your future.
It's so important to take the time to engage in some reflection and exploration so you can discover what path you want to set for yourself. The Self-Discovery process includes:
Increased self-awareness
Identifying skills, interests, and values to further explore best-fit careers
Here, we encourage students to utilize Naviance and explore their Self-Discovery tools to better understand key facets of yourself to best consider what path you want to pursue beyond high school. Some key pieces of information include:
Your personality
Your preferences
Your skillset and natural gifts
Your passion
Please navigate to our Self-Discovery Naviance Page for all the assessments and tools to help you learn more about yourself!
