<p>I am interested in scheduling college visits for the summer and I was wondering where I actually should apply based on my credentials(what types of school could I get into). I received a 201 on my sophomore PSAT, and I also will probably be an eagle scout by next year (currently life). I have a 96 GPA at a Science Honors high school. In addition to all of this I am also a club swimmer and will be captain of the high school varsity swim team my senior season. Any opinions regarding my credentials?</p>
<p>It’s not about what colleges you can get into - it’s finding the college that you want to go to. I pray that you research the schools that YOU want to go to, not what others would put upon you. You’re a sophomore - you have plenty of time to go to websites, visit colleges, and begin to focus on what you want to study in college and maybe even figure out what you want to do in life.</p>
<p>This should be an entirely independent process! Don’t let prestige, pride, or peer pressure get in the way of attending the college of your dreams :).</p>
<p>Look into colleges later.</p>
<p>Now is not too early to be thinking about colleges. Since you recently took the PSAT and scored well, colleges will start inundating you with information. It depends on what you’re looking for in a college. What are you planning on majoring in? Does location matter? There are a lot of things to consider when choosing colleges to visit. I would recommend trying college match programs (the one on this website is really accurate) to first test the waters. If you’re looking into top-tier schools, you need to start setting yourself apart. Get involved as much as possible and make yourself a leader in your extra-curriculars. Every little bit helps.</p>
<p>My suggestion is to start by identifying what types of schools you are interested in-
Do you want private/public, large/small, religious affiliation or not? From here, consider whether you’d prefer a school with a good sports program, academic focus, active greek life, etc. Identifying safety, reach, and match schools is always helpful, as well as looking at what kind of financial aid the school offers.</p>
<p>It’s really never too early to start, and I feel like I missed out on a lot of opportunities by waiting until the end of my junior year to create a realistic list for myself. With that said, have some fun exploring, and don’t stress about making a solid list just yet.</p>