How Many

How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?

The official e-newsletter of The Equestrian College Advisor.

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If this is your first copy of my e-newsletter, I hope you find it useful in your college search. It's my goal to share as many helpful tips and news articles as possible to help you understand current trends in higher education, as well as stay informed about the ever-changing college admissions climate. For more of my thoughts about college admissions, intercollegiate equestrian, and the transition from high school to college, you can visit my blog.

IEC

"If you are a junior right now, you might be thinking of hiring an independent college counselor to assist and guide you through the college application process.

And by you, I mean your parents."

Don't

"Students are beginning to sort out their college choices, and make a final decision about where thy should go.  I tell my students there’s only so much data they can use in this decision, and, sooner or later, they need to turn off the data sources and follow their well-informed hearts. To support that point, here are a few ideas on what not to consider in a college decision."

Application

"You can apply to as many colleges as you want to, but five to eight schools is recommended, according to The College Board, the higher education not-for-profit that administers the SAT.

But your application costs will add up the more schools you have on your list."