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Quiz: What College Should I Go to? Choose the Right School

Find The Right College For You With Our College Quiz! 

It can be difficult to find which college is right for you, especially because there are hundreds of colleges to choose from. Many students consider several factors, like location, programs, and cost of attendance.

That’s why Quad Education created this college selection quiz, a free 3-minute college locator that uses admissions data to find your best-fit.

How Does Quad’s College Quiz Work?

Our quiz is designed to simplify the college search process. The quiz considers the following factors to help you decide which colleges you should attend: 

  • Each school’s admissions data
  • Your ACT/SAT scores
  • Your preferred region(s) of the US
  • Your favorite season
  • Your preferred college setting
  • Your high school GPA
  • What field of study you’re interested in
  • What type of college you want to attend

Try out our quiz for free and find your best-fit school today!

Why Do You Need to Use Our College Matching Tool? 

Narrowing down your college list is one of the hardest parts of the application process. A good college list can make or break your application experience. Our tool makes the college selection process easy by considering a variety of factors in a matter of minutes! 

Using our tool ensures that you save time, effort, and energy when building your college list. Designed by college admissions experts, the quiz considers many different factors to produce a personalized result. 

First, the quiz identifies your academic interests, then considers your preferences, and shows your top options. Using this tool eliminates the need for long research sessions and helps make your college choice simple.

FAQs: Choosing a College

If you still have questions about selecting colleges, don’t worry. Here are the answers to some frequently asked school selection questions. 

1. What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing College? 

To choose the best college for you, consider the following factors: 

  • Available programs 
  • Tuition costs & financial aid opportunities
  • Location 
  • Size 
  • Extracurricular options 

2. What Are the Key Steps in Selecting College? 

Follow these steps to select the best college: 

  1. Decide on your priorities and interests
  2. Research schools that fit your interests
  3. Compare and contrast schools based on the above factors
  4. Narrow down your options to your top choices
  5. Apply! 

3. Can You Offer Guidance on How to Research and Compare Colleges? 

To research colleges effectively, you should determine your priorities, look at school websites, visit campuses, and go to college fairs. You can also talk to alumni, current students, or the professionals at Quad Education. 

4. How Do I Determine the Best College Major for My Future Career? 

You should choose a major that interests you, not a major that you think is prestigious. This will make it easier for you to get good grades, which will help you get into higher education or land a good career in a field you’re passionate about. 

You should also be sure to choose a major that suits your skills and abilities and one that is easily employable. 

5. How Do I Evaluate the Financial Aspects When Deciding Which College to Apply To? 

First, you should set a budget. Know exactly how much you can afford to spend. Then, you should look into the tuition costs of your desired schools and see if they fit within your budget. If not, you should explore financial aid options and available scholarships.