find a good match

Students who attend strong match colleges graduate at higher rates. Consider these three factors:

  • Match for Admission– Are you eligible academically based on your GPA and test scores?
  • Match for Affordability- What is my family income? How much financial aid is being offered by the college/program?
  • Match for Student Success Supports- What type of learning environment and services do you need to be successful? Do you qualify for opportunity programs?

What type of college might be a strong match for me?

Choose the academic profile that's closest to yours:

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Students with GPAs and Math Regents above 85 often find their fit at selective colleges and universities, but every student is different. Talk to your counselor to set a college goal that's right for you.

Download the student checklist for selective colleges and universities.

Students with GPAs and Math Regents between 75 and 85 often find their fit at 4 year colleges, but every student is different. Talk to your counselor to set a college goal that's right for you.

Download the student checklist for 4 year colleges.

Students with GPAs and Math Regents between 65 and 75 often find their fit at 2 year colleges, but every student is different. Talk to your counselor to set a college goal that's right for you.

Download the student checklist for 2 year colleges.

There's a place in college for anyone who graduates from high school! You could graduate on track to attend a 2 year college. Talk to your counselor to set a college goal that's right for you.

Download the student checklist for 2 year colleges.

Make a college list with between 10-20 colleges. Include CUNYs, SUNYs, and Private Colleges.
Consider match for post-secondary pathway, affordability and belonging and support.

  • 6 CUNYs- 1 CUNY fee waiver allows students to apply to 6 CUNY colleges.
  • Up to 7 SUNYs- 1 SUNY fee waiver allows students to apply to up to 7 SUNY colleges.
  • Up to 7 Private Colleges- 1 Common Application allows students to apply to over 500 Private Colleges.
  • Add “Reach schools”– Schools that have admissions standards at the high end of what you can meet, and that you’d love to go to if you get in.
  • Add “Match” schools- Schools that are the best fit for you academically and financially.
  • Add “Likely” schools- Schools that you are very likely to get into and which are affordable for you and your family.

Are you eligible for opportunity programs?

You can still go to college if your grades were not as high as some colleges require. You must apply for these programs as part of your admissions application. You will have to complete additional application materials and financial aid forms by the colleges in which you are applying.
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