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HOW MANY SCHOOLS SHOULD I APPLY to?
HOW MANY SCHOOLS SHOULD I APPLY to?
Always have at least 1 school that will be your "back up plan"...meaning, you are 100% certain you will be able to attend that school.
Find 3 to 5 schools that you believe will be a "perfect fit"....meaning, based on your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, experiences, etc. you have a very good chance of being accepted into the school.
Pick 1 school you would consider to be a "dream school" or "reach school"...meaning, you aren't sure you'd be accepted into the school, but if you were, it would be your first choice.
Don't be afraid to apply out of state. Many schools offer considerably surprising financial aid packages that sometimes make out-of-state a more viable option than even in-state! Always consider the tuition of the school and make financially responsible decisions for your future.
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
SchooLinks: use College Search
South Carolina Career Information System
username: wadehampton
password: highschool
Education>School Sort
Bigfuture by The College Board: find colleges, explore careers, pay for college, getting in, and making a plan.
Helpful College Info: a PDF that goes alphabetically through schools in the south with details on average cost of attendance, fast facts, admission stats, and updates (Pages 6-50).
KnowHow2Go: find helpful information on various aspects of planning for college, things to know about financial aid, planning for the military, and more!
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