How Many Colleges Should I Apply To???

The question is more: to what types of colleges you should apply.  Admission to a college can be unpredictable, especially at the highly selective colleges.  Though you may look good on paper, there are other factors a college weighs in “building a class”.  You should always apply to two colleges you “can see yourself at”; both where you are at the high end of their average applications in GPA and test scores.  One of those should be a “financial safety” (a school your family can afford with little or no monetary aid).  At highly selective schools, essays, recommendations, leadership and accomplishments are among some of the many factors that play into the decision.  In addition, “perceived interest” is very important to many schools.  Ravinia College Consultants can help you build a viable college list to meet your  qualifications, combined with the needs and wants that are important to you and your family.