| I think 10 is ridiculous. That's $500! I think 1-2 safeties, 3-4 matches, and 1-2 reaches is a good idea. That's 5-8 schools, which'll give you a nice range. (I applied to one safety, two matches, and two reaches, myself.)
What really helped me narrow my list down (and quickly) was making a list of things I absolutely wanted my future college to have. Perhaps, for example: easy access to a major city, Linguistics major, access to skiing, a marching band, a student garden... Whatever you want, search every potential school's website to see how many 'ideal' characteristics it matches. |