<p>as 11th grade starts I want to make my first college list
I have searched through online articles and books, but they just all repeat the same info.
everyone knows what the "reach" colleges are, but what are the "fit" ones?
any suggests are greatly appreciated :) </p>
<p>basic, basic info:</p>
<p>public school in TX
about top 5% in class of 400
I took 3 AP tests in sophomore year, made 5,5,4<br>
taking five more AP classes this year
according to the prep books I'll make about 2300 SAT</p>
<p>I spend about 4hr a day on pretty decent ECs. nothing super special though.</p>
<p>The wise parents here give the advice to first identify a safety or two. I’m guessing that will be your state school(s).</p>
<p>Looking for fit and match, I’d suggest your browse the Fiske Guide. It is pretty helpful. It gives some idea of the academic strengths, unique qualities of the schools and culture, so you can form an idea of what you like. </p>
<p>If you’d identified a few reach schools and can name what it is you like about them (other than name), then you can look for schools with similar features or similar student bodies. So core or no core or in the middle, for instance.</p>
<p>What can/will your parents pay each year is also a major consideration.</p>
<p>I always feel that you should go out of state for college and go alone (not with friends) it is time to spread your wings and fly.</p>
<p>I have a list of schools I think everyone should look at
u of pittsburgh
butler university
muhlenberg college
hendrix college
denison university
lafayette college
rice university (I know it is in TX)
carnegie mellon university
college of wooster
yale university
st olaf
haverford college (no not harvard)
these are schools that (IMO) are a good cross section of different sizes that all offer a great supportive learning environment with a happy student body, high retention rates and an overall amazing undergraduate experience.
not all the schools will appeal to everyone but…this is my list I think everyone should look at.</p>
<p>I go on college board and type in my absolute requirements…which for me is granting credit for AP and guaranteed housing for Freshmen. If you have a select major, it also does pare it down quite a bit.</p>
<p>Your college application list should start with safeties that you are certain to be admitted to and certain that you can afford. Of course, they must have academic offerings suitable for your interests.</p>
<p>If you keep top 5% in Texas, that should make all Texas public universities admission safeties for admission to the campus, although if you want a popular major like an engineering major, you may not be admitted to the major (thus making the more selective ones non-safeties). You also need to check whether they are affordable in their net price calculators before marking them as true safeties (safeties must be affordable).</p>