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Is applying to 12 universities too much?
The College Board recommends that high school seniors narrow down their application list to five to eight schools. It’s okay to stray a little outside this range, but as a general rule of thumb you should aim to reach those numbers because sending more than ten applications can have drastic consequences.
How many top universities should I apply to?
In general, most students apply to 8-12 colleges. This is a good number to aim for, assuming that the applications you submit represent a broad variety of colleges. Usually, you will want to apply to at least 2 safeties, 4 targets, and 2 reaches. A safety school is a school that you are likely to get into.
Is applying to 5 universities enough?
There is no magic number, but five to eight applications are usually enough to ensure that a student is accepted into a suitable institution (depending, of course, on the individual student’s record and circumstances). This number should be made up of a combination of “safety,” “probable” and “reach” colleges.
What is good amount of Colleges to apply to?
In general, most students apply to 7-10 colleges. This is a good number to aim for, assuming that the applications you submit represent a broad variety of colleges. Usually, you will want to apply to 2-3 safety schools, 3-4 target schools, and 2-3 reach schools.
What colleges should I consider?
You can narrow down your list of potential colleges by only looking at those that provide your major or family of majors. Consider colleges that not only offer your major but excel in programs that are specific to your major. For example, I want to major in international studies.
Which colleges offer free applications?
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY. Loyola University Chicago may offer a free application for freshman.
Which universities have no application fees?
University of Louisiana,Tulane