How to Cut Down?

happy1
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:04:56 +0000

1)Visit as many school as possible. Both of my kids eliminated some of the schools we visited from their list for various reasons (didn’t like the campus, didn’t like the vibe, didn’t like the size, didn’t like the location etc.) If you can’t visit all the schools, try to visit different “types” of schools (ex. LAC/state flagship/mid-size school, rural/urban school) and see if that helps you to narrow down your list.
2)Make sure the schools you are left with meet your criteria – ex. location (if you want to be within a certain distance of home); if you want a certain major etc.
3)And yes, I agree with others to list reach, match, safety and apply accordingly
4)(and certainly not least) include some schools you know will be financially viable for your family.