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Why Test Scores Matter: Higher test scores may increase your chances of admission to more competitive colleges. While test scores are important, they're just one factor in college admissions. Your overall academic performance, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities are equally valuable.

If you've taken the ACT or SAT exams, enter your scores below. We'll prioritize colleges where your scores align with admitted students.

Test Score Preference Consider my test scores
Emphasize my test scores
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ACT Scores

	Cumulative ACT Score Enter your composite ACT score (1-36). We'll compare this to the 25th-75th percentile of admitted students at each college. Score range: 1-36
	English ACT Score Enter your ACT English section score (1-36). Score range: 1-36
	Math ACT Score Enter your ACT Math section score (1-36). Score range: 1-36

SAT Scores

	SAT Critical Reading Score Enter your SAT Critical Reading score (200-800). Score range: 200-800
	SAT Math Score Enter your SAT Math score (200-800). Score range: 200-800

Understanding Admissions Competitiveness: More competitive colleges often offer rigorous academic programs and can enhance your resume. However, they may also create a high-stress environment. Consider what level of academic challenge and competition suits your learning style.

	Competitiveness Preference Consider admissions competitiveness Emphasize admissions competitiveness Do not consider admissions competitiveness
	Preferred Admission Rate Level Choose your preferred level of admissions selectivity. Highly Competitive schools admit fewer than 10% of applicants, while Not Competitive schools admit at least 50%.

Some students find that a single-sex environment allows for better focus on academics without the distractions or dynamics associated with coeducation. Single-sex colleges can provide an atmosphere where students feel less constrained by traditional gender roles and stereotypes. This can create an environment that fosters greater equality and diversity.

	Check this box if you want to prioritize all male schools Check this box if you consider all male schools to be a requirement Check this box if you do not want to prioritize all male schools
	Check this box if you want to prioritize all female schools Check this box if you consider all female schools to be a requirement Check this box if you do not want to prioritize all female schools

Why Your Major Matters: The strength of faculty, available resources, and industry connections in your field of interest can greatly impact your educational experience and career opportunities.

	Major Importance Prioritize schools with my intended major Require schools with my intended major Do not consider specific majors
	Intended Major Select your intended field of study. We'll prioritize colleges that have graduated students in this field.
	Exclude 2-Year Programs Check this box to exclude community colleges and 2-year institutions from your results.

Location Matters: College is about finding a community that suits your lifestyle. Consider climate, distance from home, urban vs. rural settings, and whether you prefer a residential or commuter campus experience.

	Location Importance Consider location and setting Location is a requirement Location is not important
	Preferred Zip Code Enter a 5-digit zip code to find colleges in your preferred area. Search Radius (miles)

Campus Environment: The best college for you will have a community that suits your lifestyle. In this section, consider whether you would prefer an urban vs. a rural setting, or whether you would like to live in have dorms. Large colleges tend to be well-known nationally, while smaller colleges typically have a more personal experience.

	Campus Environment Consider campus environment Campus environment is a requirement Campus environment is not important
	Campus Setting Choose whether you prefer an urban, suburban, small town, or rural campus environment.
	Student Residences Prefer colleges that primarily residential or primarily commuter.
	Preferred School Size Choose your preferred college size based on total enrollment.

Students should consider the specific religious affiliation, denominational practices, or cultural emphasis of the institution to determine if it is the right fit for them. Many religious colleges emphasize the importance of service to others. Students may choose these institutions to actively engage in community service, outreach programs, and social justice initiatives. Note that if you do not want to consider schools with a religious focus, select the "Not religious" option.

	Religious Affiliation Check this box if you want to prioritize religion-affiliated schools Check this box if you consider religion-oriented schools to be a requirement Check this box if you do not want to prioritize religion-affiliated schools Check this box if you do not want to consider religious schools at all
	Religion

Historically Black Colleges and Universities provide a unique cultural community where students can connect with peers who share similar experiences and backgrounds. These institutions look to foster a sense of belonging and support. When considering an HBCU, it's important for students to research and visit these institutions to ensure that the academic programs, campus culture, and values align with their personal and educational goals.

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College affordability is a significant factor that can greatly influence the college selection process for many students and their families.

Affordability Check this box if you want to prioritize affordable schools
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Your Family's Net Income

This factor emphasizes schools that graduate their students in 6 years or less. If students frequently transfer to other schools, their completion rates will be low. Note that community college programs are often designed to make it easy to transfer, so they will not score well here.

High Degree Completion Rates (within 6 years) Prioritize schools with high degree completion rates
Require schools to have high degree completion rates
Do not prioritize schools with high degree completion rates

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