<p>i plan to apply to at least 10 colleges and probably 12
do colleges care how many i apply to?
im going for ivies and top colleges.
Thanks</p>
<p>No. Under the question “where else are you applying” you don’t have to list them all if you don’t want to–but it really doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>if you are looking at a lot of reaches, then a large number of applications may be a good idea.</p>
<p>That being said, beyond 12 is really pushing insanity. Only apply to places that you can actually imagine yourself going to.</p>
<p>I did 10 and it was really hard. take into account how much time it is going to take to write good, original essays and the ton of recommendations you need. there is also all the misc requirements of each school you must keep track of and general scholarships which will add more deadlines.</p>
<p>I only applied to 3. One safety, one small reach, and one bigger reach. I’d definitely suggest doing a lot of research before you start applications, and if you can’t see yourself choosing to attend a university, don’t apply to it. Doing that many applications is pointless if there’s only a couple you really want to attend.</p>