How do you determine a reach/match/safety school?

friedokra
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:35:31 +0000

Student615, you nailed it pal! Well said. Congratulations. I can see you are headed in the right direction.

I know someone at UNC Chapel Hill who was top 5% of his class and is now VERY VERY unhappy. Why? A poor fit for his personality and interests outside of class. His classes are stimulating and he likes them…but the party atmosphere on campus is overwhelming and he is not a party kind of kid.

You have to go where YOU fit in the best and would be happiest, not where USNWR suggests you should go based on rankings.