How Many Applications Should I Send?
One college admissions question that is often asked is: How many applications should I send?
Tools like the Common Application certainly make applying to a great number of schools easier than in the past, but most students only apply to a handful of schools, according to a study by UCLA.
A look at the 2006 college freshmen class from across the country reveals that a majority of students applied to 4 or fewer colleges. Only 11.5 percent of students applied to seven or more colleges.
However, putting all of your eggs in one basket is never a good, so plan on applying to multiple schools. If application fees are an issue, ask the school to waive them.
But if you’re still worried about getting in, here’s a comforting stat: 90 percent of students that enrolled last year went to either their first or second choice college. Most students, 67 percent, attended their first choice.
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