How many colleges does one typically apply to? ?

And when should I start applying?





Please and thank you :) How many colleges does one typically apply to? ?
Some people apply to a LOT but this can get expensive. Those college application fees aren't cheap!





So generally, about five-seven.





When you should start applying depends on your age. I would have my SAT scores and any AP exam scores back before submitting. I think most people submit around the end of junior year and beginning of senior year.





But due dates are different for a lot of colleges so a good thing to do would be too pick some you like and some you have a pretty good chance of getting into (be brutally honest to yourself) and then find out about due dates and requirements ASAP. It's always good not to wait until the last minute so start getting those applications filled out pretty soon after you've chosen some colleges and then mail them!





Good luck! :) How many colleges does one typically apply to? ?
hmm well how old are you? I'm assuming you're a junior? since a senior would have already started this process.





generally people apply to 1- 2colleges early action and then 5-7 colleges regular decision but its really up to you. I had a list of 12 but ended up getting in early decision to my number one.





I think that you should start getting an idea together in your head of what you want in a college and maybe buy a few books (princeton review/college prowler type deal) to read about what schools offer. You can also go on collegeboard.com and take a quiz to see what you're looking for in a school.





From there you'll go on some college visits over the summer and then begin the application process then too, looking on the college website for their applications and signing up for their mailing lists (you'll get TONS of mail)





Finally once you finish all your essays and Sat's and such, send everything in and get some good teacher recommendations(maybe ask them beforehand like the end of junior year) and you should be set.





good luck!
I'm a senior right now and I'm applying to 9 schools


my school counselors say you should apply to 8-12 depending on how much you're willing to spend (it costs like $50-65 per application)


since you're only a sophomore you don't really have to worry about this stuff yet


these are your priorities for each year


fresh- just worry about getting good grades


soph- get good grades, take the PSAT, study for the SAT/ACT over the summer


junior-good grades again, take SAT or ACT and SAT II if needed, start thinking about colleges you want to apply to and visit them


summer after junior year write your college application essays and finalize your list of schools to apply to


senior- retake SAT/ACT if needed, fill out applications, get teacher recommendations if needed, get good grades for the first semester and you're good to go!
well, i'm not sure when applications are due %26amp; i think the due dates are different for every college, but i'm sure the earlier the better!





you should always aplly to a ';safety'; college, one you're sure you're going to get into. then i'd apply for abour 5-6 more:)





good luck! wish you the best
As many as you can afford to. You can't go if you don't take the chance. Personally though I'd do my top 5 dream schools, then maybe 5 more that I wouldn't mind going to.
at least 10 then wait for a letter in response then you have options