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DA SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

FINDING YOUR
COLLEGE FIT
ACADEMIC FIT
Does your recalculated GPA fit within the school's average GPA?
Do your test scores fall within the school's average? Is the school test optional
or test blind?
Does the school have your intended major? Are there multiple majors that
interest you?
Choose two reach schools, two home schools, and two safety schools.

FINANCIAL FIT
Net Price Calculator on all college websites
EFC- Estimated Family Contribution
October 1st- FFAA and FAFSA applications open
Grants, Scholarships, Work Study, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Will your degree help you to earn enough money to pay off your
student loan?
You can check national salaries for careers at O*netonline.org
What experiences do you want to have after college such as traveling,
owning a home, or living in a high cost city?

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL FIT
What you put into your college experience is what you get out. There is
no perfect college experience but you can find progress.
Ask faculty members what opportunities they typically offer their
students.
What classes spark your curiosity?
What academic supports do they offer?
What clubs & activities could you see yourself involved in?
What are your values? Does the university share your values?

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