Anyone good at math (statistics) want to calculate probabilities?

Applying to College
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I don't buy the whole "fit" thing though.

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<p>I'll indicate substantial agreement with this idea too. There was another participant who used to post on CC who pointed out that eighteen-year-olds are adaptable: whatever college they enroll at, they mostly learn to love that college. Most people have a wider "fit" than they imagine. </p>

<p>But there are genuine differences among colleges, and it may be that what rank a college has in a rating guide, or what sports conference it is in, is not the best information to tell a student whether or not that college is a suitable trade-off for that student.</p>

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<p>True.</p>

<p>But I do think academics is one of the factors where you really can compare colleges objectively, and for good reason. The fact is that most 18-year-olds will be able to "fit" into any college, so finding a college that "fits" them shouldn't be such a factor.</p>

<p>However, having strength in a specific field is something that you can't really create. Additionally, it is important to look at the opportunities (internships, etc.) available – not every school can open the same doors.</p>

<p>But when it comes down to it, college is what you make of it, no matter where you go.</p>