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HOW many colleges are you applying to this cycle? Thank you

For the benefit of all College Vine members, it would be helpful to know on average how many schools Seniors will be applying to this cycle.

 
I'll be applying to 5 or less colleges
11%
 
I'll be applying to 6 to 10 colleges
44%
 
I'll be applying to 11-15 colleges
26%
 
I'll be applying to 16 to 25 colleges
18%
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