By Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Table of Contents

Definition Of College List

The Bottom Line

FAQ #1: How many colleges can I apply to?

Timelines For Developing Your College List

Freshman and Sophomore Years
Junior Year
Senior Year

Identifying What You Need And Want In A College

Summary List Of What I Want In A College

Putting Together Your Initial College List

1. Begin Your College List
2. Confer With Trusted Others To Add Other Colleges
3. Use An Internet College Search Program To Identify Other Colleges

Researching The Colleges

1. Admissions Guides
2. Knowledgeable Individuals
3. College Visits
4. College Websites And Other Internet Resources
5. College Informational Materials
6. High School Guidance And Career Centers
7. College Rep Information Sessions And College Fairs

Determining Your Chances For Acceptance

a. GPA Of Previously Accepted Students
b. Test Scores Of Previously Accepted Students
c. Acceptance Rates For Colleges On Your List

Grouping Your College List Into Reach, Good Chance And Pretty Sure Thing

Validate Your College List With Your High School Counselor

Refining And Settling On A Final College List

1. Refine Your List As You Become More Knowledgeable About Colleges And Yourself
2. Finalize Your College List

Endnote

Recommended Resources

Websites
Books