Build & Finalize Your College List

Before you start making your college list, think about:

1) What you want in a school (we call that "fit")

2) What program will challenge you (we call that "match")

3) Which universities you have a very high chance of being accepted (we call this “likely or safety”)

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Our resources will help you explore colleges that fit your academic, social, and financial needs and interests.

Suggested Deadline

Research potential transfer colleges (UC, CSU, private, out-of-state).
Identify fit, match, and safety schools for your academic profile.
Compare colleges based on academics, finances, and campus culture.
Narrow your list down to 5–8 schools that best fit your goals and document your reasons for choosing each school on your list.
Track the transfer application dates and deadlines for each university and college.

Resources

College Search Tools

College Exploration and Application Tracking Tools:

College Vision Board: Use this activity to imagine a school that’s a great fit for you.
A guide to finding the Right 4-Year based on “fit”, “match”, and “safety” schools.
College Application Tracker: Begin researching colleges using the “Explore Fit and Match” tab of this tracker. Refer to the websites above to help you find and research different colleges.
‍Cost calculator: U.S. Department of Education Net price calculators are available on a college’s or university’s website and allow prospective students to enter their information to find out what students with a similar profile paid in the previous year, after taking grants and scholarship aid into account. Search for your school’s calculator here.

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