Find Your Perfect College Match - Free & Anonymous
Our comprehensive form helps you filter through the overwhelming number of college options using official US Department of Education data. Skip irrelevant questions, emphasize what matters most to you, and get a personalized list of colleges that match your preferences.
The form contains carefully designed questions about what matters most when choosing a college. The US Department of Education's College Scorecard has information from over 6,500 colleges and universities in the United States. These institutions come in all shapes and sizes, so you can be very selective.
The Department of Education's dataset is massive (over 430 MB) and is designed to be read by computers, not students. This tools extracts the most relevant information and provide an intuitive tool that assigns points to each school based on official data and your preferences. The result is a ranked list of colleges that best fit what you're looking for.
Pro Tip: You can skip any questions that aren't relevant to you, and use the emphasize option to give extra weight to factors that matter most.
There's no point in applying to colleges where your test scores don't align with their typical admitted students - it's just a waste of money and time. When you enter your test scores, our tool emphasizes schools where you're more likely to gain admission, helping you build a realistic and strategic college list.
Use this option to match schools' admission rates with your academic profile. This question helps align your grades and overall academic record with institutions that are likely to accept you, ensuring a balanced mix of reach, match, and safety schools.
If you're interested in the unique educational environment that single-sex institutions provide, this question will prioritize these schools in your results. Single-sex colleges often offer distinctive academic and social experiences.
If you have a clear idea of what you want to study, use this question to emphasize schools that excel in your chosen field. This ensures the colleges in your results offer strong programs in your area of interest.
Consider multiple location factors: climate preferences, distance from home, and setting type (urban, suburban, or rural). Think about whether you thrive in a bustling city environment, prefer a quiet college town, or want something in between. Also consider the campus size - larger universities offer extensive resources and diverse opportunities, while smaller colleges provide more intimate learning environments with closer faculty relationships.
If you prefer a specific religious focus, want to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), or have other environmental preferences, use this question to emphasize schools that match your desired campus culture and values.
This crucial question emphasizes schools that cost less based on your family's income level. The Department of Education collects detailed information about what colleges actually charge students after financial aid, broken down by family income brackets. This gives you realistic cost expectations.
The Department of Education's dataset includes basic housing information that can help identify schools meeting fundamental criteria. While details about housing quality aren't reported, this can help you start your housing research. Once you have your shortlist, explore on-campus dormitories, off-campus apartments, and the overall residential experience.
Higher graduation rates typically indicate student satisfaction and successful program completion. However, consider context - some institutions like community colleges have different missions (such as preparing students for transfer) that may result in lower graduation rates while still serving students effectively.
Avoid wasting time and money on applications where acceptance is unlikely. This tool ranks colleges based on how your test scores compare to their typical admitted students and considers their acceptance rates. This helps you build a strategic list with appropriate reach, match, and safety schools.
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