HOW TO BUILD THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE COMPARISON SPREADSHEET

For many students, trying to figure out where they want to apply to college is a daunting task. After all, there is a lot of information to consider beyond whether their major is available.

Here’s everything your student needs to do to create an enviable college search organizer.

BASIC INFO SECTION

Any college worksheet worth its salt is going to begin with the following columns: – School Name – Type (Public or Private) – Geographic Region – State – City – Student Body Size – Full-Time Undergrad Students

ACADEMIC SECTION

Next, your student should include details regarding certain admissions requirements and data to help them determine whether they can land merit-based scholarships from a particular school. Here are a few to add: – SAT/ACT Requirements – Top 25% on Test Scores – Average High School GPA for Incoming Freshman – Percentage of Freshman without Need Receiving Merit Aid – Average Merit Award for Freshman without Financial Need.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION SECTION

Then, your student should add columns for certain financial aspects of selecting a specific school, including:  – Total Cost (Tuition, Room and Board, Supplies, etc.) – Average Percent of Need Met – Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Package – Average Undergraduate Need-Based Award.

PERSONAL CRITERIA SECTION

Finally, your student should add a few extra columns based on what’s important to them. One can be a “personal school rating score,” a reflection of their gut feeling about whether they would like to attend college there.

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