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Unweighted GPA: 3.7
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SAT: 720 math
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| 800 verbal
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Seeking a good college finder quiz recommendation

I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with narrowing down my college list. Are there any accurate or reliable college finder quizzes that you'd recommend? I'd love to find something that offers detailed insights based on my preferences.

8 months ago

I would recommend CollegeVine's changing engine and school search tool. It is a great tool equipped with a comprehensive database of colleges and universities. After you input your academic profile and preferences (such as size, location, majors, and extracurricular activities), it generates a list of schools that fit your profile, including reach, target, and safety schools. It also estimates your admission chances at each school to help you narrow down your list further.

Moreover, you can refine and categorize the search results based on your preferences like rural/urban, public/private, cold/warm climate, etc. It also shows information about each school (e.g., acceptance rates, typical student profile, tuition, financial aid, etc.). Doing so can help you get an idea of where you're highly competitive and where you might want to invest more of your application effort.

But remember, a college finder is just a tool. It should be used in conjunction with advice from your high school guidance counselor, teachers, and other trusted advisors. While a college finder can be a great starting point, there's no substitution for your research into each potential school and its culture, study programs, and campus life.

And there's the application itself - put your best foot forward showing not just your grades and test scores, but your interests, extracurriculars, and why you are a great fit for the college in question. This can significantly impact your admissions outcome as well.

With a combination of a good college finder tool, personal research, and an effective application, you should feel confident in creating a strong college list. Good luck!

8 months ago

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