<p>My guidance counselors and several websites recommend applying to 5-7 schools, urging you to apply to a healthy mix of safety, match, and reach schools. Many students, however, are presently taking a different route and are applying to over 10 schools. To high school graduates, is it really better to apply to the recommended number of colleges? Do any graduated seniors have any regrets on spending additional money to apply to those extra colleges, and is it true that you should only apply to colleges based on your fit?</p>