How to Build Your College List

Applying to college? Need help making your college list? In this video, you'll learn how to create a balanced college list with the right number of safety, target, and reach schools.

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01:37 - How Many Colleges?
04:33 - Balancing Safety, Target, and Reach Colleges
07:04 - Sample Lists
11:04 - How to Research Selectivity
15:53 - The Common Data Set

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