High and Low Reach/Target/Safety?

merc81
Sat, 28 Nov 2015 22:12:48 +0000

The “match” categories, beyond their indication of relative accessibility, may generally be the most suitable for a given student. “Match” has holistic appeal, as if the entire college is appropriate for the student. “Reach,” in contrast, while superficially implying desirability, fails to convey that desirability may not comport well with difficulty of admission and has an obligatory, add-on aspect to it. However, the series of terms has common application as a useful way to discuss admissions prospects.