Find Your Fit

There’s no such thing as the “perfect college.” The college search is about exploring who you are and what you want and then finding colleges where you can meet your goals.

How to Decide What College to Attend

Reflect on what's important, where you want to be, and who you want to become. With those answers, you can figure out what types of colleges will allow you to reach your goals.

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Take the College Quiz

Answer a few questions so we can show you more personalized college matches.

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Campus Visit Checklist

Visiting a college campus helps you get a sense of what a college—and life at that college—is like. This can help you decide whether the college is right for you.

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How to Start Your College Search

There are thousands of colleges to choose from, but which should go on your college list? Use these steps to begin your college search.

Choosing the Right College Major for You

Deciding on your college major is an important step toward landing your dream job after graduation. Learn how to choose the right major for your life goals.

College Search Step-by-Step

Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, you can start by asking yourself some questions that help most students find the right fit.

How to Finalize Your College List

Once you’ve made a list of colleges you’re interested in, the next step is to narrow the list to colleges you’ll apply to. Here’s how to make your college list manageable.

Connect with Colleges and Scholarships

Colleges and scholarship programs are looking for students like you. Help them find you by joining our Student Search Service™

College Fair Checklist

College fairs are ideal opportunities to meet college reps and get important information. Find out what you can do to make the most of these events.

Ways to Learn About Colleges Online

Virtual tours, course catalogs, and talking with alumni are all great ways of learning about a college before (or instead of) visiting it in person.

Campus Visits: Know Before You Go

A visit to a college campus can help you decide if that college is right for you. Make a plan before you leave for college to get the most from your visit.

When to Visit Colleges

Visiting a college campus allows you to experience the campus atmosphere firsthand, interact with current students, and gain valuable insights into the college's academic programs and extracurricular offerings. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your visits.

Types of Colleges

Colleges offer various programs to serve students with different needs and goals. Learning about the types of colleges will help you find the best choices for you.

A Shifting Landscape

In the wake of the June 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting how colleges consider race as a factor in the admissions process, many impacted schools have reaffirmed their commitment to diversity. We, too, continue to believe strongly in the value of diversity on college campuses.