Fill out a College Fit Form for every college you are considering to compare how well each school fits you academically, 
socially, and financially. 
College/University: _________________­______   Location: ___________________   Acceptance Rate: ____%
Exploring Academic Fit
1. Which majors offered at this college appeal to you? _______________________________________________________
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2. What academic opportunities (study abroad, research opportunities, honors program, etc.) interest you?
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3. Is the college at the top of any lists that are important to you (best graduation rate, best job placement, etc.)? 
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4. Which courses offered within your intended major interest you? Why? _______________________________________
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5. Which academic supports (writing center, tutoring, etc.) that the college offers are important to you?
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6. What is the college’s student-to-teacher ratio? ________________  What is its average class size? ________________
7. How does this class structure align with your learning style? ______
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8. Compare your SAT/ACT scores to the average scores for admitted students: 
                                     My Scores: _____________________       ____________________       ____________________ 
	
	
                                                           SAT – Math	
                SAT – Reading and Writing	
             ACT – Composite
  Average Admitted Student Scores: _____________________       ____________________       ____________________ 	
	
	
                                                           SAT – Math	
                SAT – Reading and Writing	
             ACT – Composite
9. Compare your GPA to the average GPA for admitted students:    My GPA: _______ 
                                                               Average Admitted Student GPA: _______ 
10. How does your academic profile (standardized test scores and GPA) compare to those of admitted students?
     Far above the average            Above the average                   Matches the average
     Below the average                  Far below the average	
11. What is this college’s graduation rate? ______%	
Exploring Social Fit
1. What is the college’s setting?      Urban     Suburban     Rural
 
2. How large is the college?      Extra-large     Large     Medium     Small
3. What type of college is it? (Note all that apply.)     State     Private     Liberal Arts     HBCU  
                                                                             Community College     Two-Year Private     For-profit
4. What clubs, events, and activities at this college interest you? Why? ______________________________________________
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5. What is the college’s surrounding area like? What does it offer students? _____________________________________________
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