Creating a College List
Check out this comprehensive checklist for your senior year. Make sure to make a copy. Some of the information may not apply to you, but will help to stay organized and on top of deadlines.
The College Essay Guy
What are some factors to consider when researching and choosing a list of colleges to apply too?
Get to know your interests and preferences
Discover what specific qualities you want in a college
Create an initial list of colleges that math this criteria
Research your chances of getting in to each of these colleges and organize your school list by "Dream/Reach," "Target," and "safety" Schools.
Narrow down your results into your final list of colleges
Apply away!
Know Yourself
Before you start researching colleges, it is important that you get to know yourself. What do you value? What are your hobbies? What do you see yourself doing in the future? What type of lifestyle would you like to have? All these could help determine a career path.
Researching Colleges
Now that you have a better understanding of your likes, dislikes, values, and personality, researching colleges that best fit your personal, academics, and financial needs is an important part when creating your college list.
CollegeXpress
Over 800 college lists to help your college search process. Find lists of schools based on your own criteria. For example, you'll see lists on "Colleges with great archery clubs" and "Gay-Friendly Colleges" and "green colleges and universities." Break down the college search in totally new ways, so you can find the right school—or schools—for you!
College Board Big Future
College Board is another great college search engine for seniors. Seniors can select from specific criteria, such as location, majors, size, and likelihood of financial aid need will be met.
College Navigator
College Navigator goes beyond a simple search engine. The National Center for Education Statistics provides data to help you create a list of good college match. This site includes statistics on admission, enrollment, cost, financial aid, majors, retention and graduation rates and much more! You can even do a side-by-side comparison of up to 4 colleges.
More Resources for Building a College List
Colleges that Change Lives
College Score Card
Common App Explore Colleges
California Colleges
Partners in supporting & encouraging first-gen students
If you are the first in your family to go to college, then check out this resource to know more about college partners that admit and support first gen students. Also, learn the college experiences/stories of first generation students.
6 Cups to College Mentoring Program
This mentoring program is intended to match first generation students with a mentee to guide and support them through their transition to college. Juniors and Seniors can sign up with Mrs. Aguilera.
College Visits
List of websites for College Fairs and College Visits
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