{"id":16748,"date":"2019-06-01T01:55:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T06:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=16748"},"modified":"2023-12-01T21:29:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T21:29:13","slug":"6-tips-for-an-organized-college-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/pre-college\/6-tips-for-an-organized-college-search\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for an Organized College Search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have kids in high school, you are likely somewhere in the college search process. Like many parents, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information, tasks, and unexpected emotions involved in finding the perfect school. The good news is that an organized college search isn\u2019t that hard to manage &#8211; all it takes is a little project management and record keeping to set you on your organized way:<\/p>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Know your budget limitations<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you do anything, take time to understand what you can really afford when it comes to your child\u2019s college education. This one step will ensure that you don\u2019t waste time with schools that exceed your resources<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Engage your child<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College searching is a great time to partner with your child. This is a big decision with long-lasting impact, and it doesn&#8217;t help anyone if your child isn&#8217;t engaged and leading the process (with your help from the sidelines).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Use free online tools to help<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student-focused tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/college-prep\/ai-advisor\">Kaplan&#8217;s AI College Admissions Advisor<\/a> are useful to navigate the admissions process, from entrance exams to applications. Along with providing personalized guidance on the most important aspects of college admissions, tools like KapAdvisor can help student maintain a balanced list of safety, target, and reach colleges to maximize their chances of acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Define your priorities<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average student applies to at least five colleges. What are their most important factors in choosing a college? Consider factors such as location, student population, academic programs offered, extracurricular activities, tuition and other costs, and campus culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Use a dated checklist<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to an organized college search, there are some key dates that can\u2019t be missed, including: SAT\/ACT tests, college tour dates, scholarship deadlines, FAFSA application deadlines and college application deadlines. Use a spreadsheet, notebook, or online planner to keep everything organized. Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute to start working on applications. Set deadlines for each step of the process, and make sure to stick to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Make Time for College Tours<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College tours have a huge impact on your child&#8217;s decision-making process. While it can be a challenge to fit them into an already-busy schedule, tours are often the only way to find the campus that truly feels like home. Experiencing the learning environment, meeting the students and faculty, and getting a feel for the campus culture can help a student decide whether a school is truly the right fit for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<strong><strong>[ RELATED: <\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/college-prep\/college-admissions-the-complete-guide-to-fafsa-and-financial-aid\/\">FAFSA and Financial Aid Ultimate Guide<\/a><strong>\u00a0<strong>]<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_sidebar '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have kids in high school, you are likely somewhere in the college search process. Like many parents, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information, tasks, and unexpected emotions involved in finding the perfect school. 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