b'32FINALIZE YOUR COLLEGE LISTExperts recommend that you apply to between five and eight colleges where you can be happy and grow. Discuss what you have learned and how you feel about each school on your list with your College Prep Team and your school counselor.Be RealisticBe realistic about your academic profile: your GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores tell a school a lot about you. Schools will compare your academic profile to that of admitted students to assess your potential for success at their institution.Segment Your List Gwynedd Mercy UniversityOrganize your list into three groups: reach schoolsYOUR COLLEGE LIST(two), target schools (two to four), and likely admit schools (two). All of these should be schools you would be excited to attend. Reach schools are colleges where your chance 2 REACH SCHOOLSof being accepted may not be as high as at otherinstitutions. Target schools are strong matches, based on 2-4 TARGET SCHOOLSyour academic profile, financial aid needs, andsocial preferences. Likely admit schoolssometimes calledsafety schoolsare colleges where your test2 LIKELY ADMIT SCHOOLSscores, GPA, and class rank meet or exceed those needed for admission.Saint Josephs University'