What Colleges do I Apply to? 

Choosing the college that is right for you is important and since applying does take time and effort it is probably wise to apply to no more than 3-5 colleges. 

Below is a table with the information that was gathered for 5 colleges. Today you will pretend that these are colleges that interest you.

In the activity you will use the information to choose a STRETCH, SURE, and SAFETY college.


Palo Alto

UTSA

UT Austin

Notre Dame

UCLA

Admission Requirements

SAT /ACT

Top 25%; No Essay 

My SAT low for UT;

Need Essay and

Recommendations

My SAT low for ND; 

Need Essay and

Recommendations

My SAT low for UCLA; 

Need Essay

Applications

No fee

$70; waivers$75; waivers
$75; waivers
$70; waivers
Career Goals

Credits Transfer 
to UT/UTSA

Offers degree  
I want

Offers degree  
I want
Offers degree  
I want
Offers degree  
I want
College Environment
GoodGoodGoodGood but COLDGood
Distance

Close byVery FarVery Far
Opportunities for Growth