A quiz to find your perfect college match

There are thousands of colleges and universities in the United States. What if there was an easy quiz that would match you with the perfect college? We have good news -- there is! College Raptor's College Match tool is a free tool that helps students find the best colleges and universities in the United States that meet their unique wants, needs, achievements, budget, and goals. See how this free college quiz can help you start your search for your "right-fit"; dream school.

Why is it important to find the right college for you?

With nearly 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States, it can seem like a daunting task to find the right school for you. But seeing as you'll spend the next 2 to 4 years at this school and your choice can impact your career options after graduation, it's essential to find the college that is right for you.

Finding your dream college can help:

• Ensure you are happy with your selection
• You find the right major and program for your goals
• Improve your grades
• You get a solid start in life
• Build lifelong connections and happiness

By identifying the right schools for you, you can also cut down on the chances you'll need a transfer later on which can increase costs, delay graduation, and require you to apply to more schools.

College Match: A quiz within a tool

Thankfully, you don't have to sift through ALL of those colleges and universities to find the right one for you. With the College Match tool from our college planning platform College Raptor, you can find the best schools that meet your needs and wants.

Like a quiz, you'll input information into the College Match tool. You'll be asked about your academic performance as well as preferences in a college like:

• Desired major
• Desired locations
• Career goals
• Grades
• SAT/ACT scores
• And more

With those details, our resource returns an output of schools that best match your needs and wants. Students can see their acceptance chances at any particular school and compare estimated net prices between colleges.

And if your dream school isn't a "perfect match," don't worry. College Match will tell you exactly how you stack up against other accepted students and what you need to do to increase your chances of receiving that coveted acceptance letter.

Will this college finding quiz, you can create a well-rounded selection of schools and apply to safety schools, matches, and reaches.

Questions to ask before searching for a college

Before using our "quiz" to match you to the right college, ask yourself a few questions. The answers to these questions will help you pin down exactly what you want out of college.

• Are there any colleges you're already considering?
• Why do these schools interest you?
• What makes them unique?
• Where do you want to go to school?
• Is there a state or location you'd like to go to?
• Do you want to stay close to home or far away?
• Does a village, town, or city fit your wants?
• Do you want to attend a large school or smaller college?
• What size classes would you be comfortable in?
• Would a research college or liberal school be a better fit for you?
• What do you want to major in?
• What do you want to concentrate on in that program?
• What do you want to minor in?
• How will this major and minor help you achieve your career goals?
• What are the best colleges for this major and concentration?
• What do you want to do after graduation?
• What colleges have solid career statistics for your intended major?
• Will you need to pursue a master's or doctorate for your dream career?
• What is important to you in college?
• Are there any clubs, sports, or extracurricular activities that are must-haves?
• What dorm options do you want?
• What are some "must haves" and "nice to haves" in a college for you?
• What do you want from the college experience?
• Should the school have a religious affiliation?
• How much financial aid do you need?
• What is your budget to attend college?

These are only some of the questions you should be answering, but it's a good start. You will likely find you have more questions as you start your search for your dream colleges.

Take your College Match quiz now

Finding the right college for you doesn't have to be difficult. By using a college match quiz and asking the right questions, you can get to the bottom of it. Doing the legwork now can save you plenty of headaches in the future.

To start:

1. Open your free College Match account.
2. Follow the steps to complete your profile including:
• Student info and preferences
• Family details
• Financial information (this is not required)
• Education
• Standardized test and GPA information
3. Academic Major and College Preferences like:
• Preferred college size
• Intended major
• Exclusions and more.
4. Click "Find Colleges" and you're done! The tool will output a list of colleges that are fit for you!

Remember, while not all the information you are asked for is required, the more you fill out, the more accurate your results will be. Once you are done, your results will look something like this:

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