
College Fit 102
Fine Tuning Your College List
Time to Refine and Define!
The resources below will help refine your list of potential colleges, to a healthy balance of 8-10 Safety, Target and Reach schools.
Safety, Target and Reach Schools
If your test scores and grades are above the average student at that school it's likely you will be admitted = Safety School. Choose 3-4 safety schools. $$$ here is the greatest opportunity for merit scholarships $$$.
If your scores and grades are on point with the average student at that school = Target School. Choose 2-3 Target schools.
If your scores and grades are lower than the average student at that school but you feel you have that something extra = Reach School. Choose 1-2 reach schools.
Academic Fit
- Should I Apply Early Decision?
- Do I have to take SAT Subject Exams?
Enter the name of a College and check their Retention and Graduation Rates
- Highly Selective Schools - Admit Rates
Financial Fit
- How Generous is a Campus? Check their Financial Friendliness
- Lynn O'Shaunessy's list of Most Generous Colleges
- Schools that Meet 100% of Need
- The Art of Negotiating for More Aid
Mt. Carmel HS
Location: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: 858-484-1180