How do I make a college list?

Hi there! I'm beginning to think about where I want to apply for college, but I'm not sure how to create a college list that's well-balanced and manageable. Can anyone offer some tips on how to create a college list that includes reach, target, and safety schools? I'd really appreciate it!

Hey there! Creating a well-balanced college list is an important step in the college application process. To get started, you should research different schools based on factors that are important to you like location, size, academics, and extracurricular activities. Once you have a list of schools that interest you, it's time to categorize them into reach, target, and safety schools. Reach schools are those where your academic credentials fall below the school's average, but you still have a chance of being admitted. Target schools are those where your credentials are in line with the school's average, and you have a good chance of being admitted. Safety schools are those where your credentials exceed the school's requirements, and you have a very high chance of admission. A well-rounded college list should include a few schools from each category. Good luck with your college search!