Narrowing Down Colleges

College Search & Lists
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<p>Hi! </p>

<p>I’m having trouble narrowing down colleges, and I’m wondering whether anyone knows how to narrow it down? What I did was search up all colleges that are well known for my major (computer science). I don’t know where to go from there seeing as location, campus, and everything else don’t matter at all to me; I just want a campus that will do my major some justice and I’m sure I can adapt to everything else. I don’t want setting or outside appearance to limit my college choices, but other than that, how would I limit my college choices?</p>

<p>My test scores are fairly high, but not exactly Ivy League high. I’m a 95% A student and a 5% B student. My AP scores are around 3s and 4s, and it’s a lot lower than a lot of people out there but it’s still considered high in my school. My question is, how do I know which schools I should and shouldn’t apply to? And how do I know which ones will provide financial aid/scholarships?</p>

<p>Thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>What is your ACT/SAT</p>

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<p>ACT is 31, SAT is 2030</p>

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<p>Start searching on financial aid and merit factors. Several of the college search engines let you do that. Then use the net price calculators to get a better idea of your chances. Also, if there are some schools you know you like, look it up on ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ and see what others are considered similar. After you start going through the websites, you’ll find yourself developing preferences one way or the other.</p>