Reach, target and safety schools: Don’t slip when creating a smart college list
A critical part of the college search process is creating an excellent list of colleges, which often includes reach, target and safety schools.
Families often slip badly on this extremely important yet tricky task of pulling together a solid college list. If a teenager creates a problematic list, parents can easily pay too much money for college.
One of the key issues when creating a solid college list is to understand the definition of these terms:
High school counselors commonly recommend that students apply to all three types of schools. This, however, can be a more costly move in many cases.
First, let’s break down what each is.
Reach schools
Definition:
Reach schools represent colleges and universities where students have a low chance of gaining admission.
The most well-known of the ...