<p>Hi,
Has anyone ever tried just sending a few, very refined applications to a few colleges? I'm trying to decide if it would be better to have like a 1:2:4 Safety/match/reach ratio, or play it safer with a 2:3:4 ratio. </p>
<p>Personally, I would be hesitant to take the second path, because I'm not too excited about any of the potential safeties at this point, and because I would have less time to work on my individual applications essays.</p>
<p>Any thoughts? I'm totally ok if you disagree, just state your reasons for disagreeing.</p>
<p>If you’re wondering why I’m not doing school right now, I’m sick :p</p>
<p>There is no point in sending a few ‘very refined’ applications since the ony difference on common app between colleges is the supplement. Not all colleges have supplements and the ones that do are usually 1 or a few short answer questions or sometimes an essay. Of course, some colleges dont use common app so that’s different.</p>
<p>Actually, I only have one college on my list that doesn’t accept the common app.</p>
<p>So how many would you advise?</p>
<p>That may be but it is becoming increasingly common that you have to write a supplement for college applications, which means you may find yourself writing 8+ essays. I would recommend a ratio that you are comfortable with and is not reach heavy. I personally plan to do a 1:2:1 ratio…</p>