What is the difference between “match” and “fit” in college admissions?

“Match” = if you can get accepted “fit” =how much you like a college

What does "match" mean when applying to colleges?

A school that you can most likely get into based of your SAT scores and GPA

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1
This City College has a Cosmetology program:
Malcolm X College
Harry S Truman College
Kennedy King College
Wilbur Wright College
2
Which is true about the City Colleges of Chicago?
Receive college credits and then transfer to a 4 year university when ready
Most students don't pay any out of pocket expenses because of financial aid
Obtain a certificate in a trade (Carpentry, Cosmetology, Plumbing, etc).
All the above.
3
All of these are Gap Year programs EXCEPT:
Year Up
Military
Public Allies
City Year
4
What are things you should be doing this summer to help you prepare for senior year?
Scheduling a meeting with Mrs. G and your parent to discuss FAFSA
All of the above
Building your college list
Studying for the SAT
5
In order to graduate, you need to apply to how many schools?
3
5
6
10
6
Which is the breakdown of your 6 applications?
1 safety, 3 match, 2 reach
3 safety, 2 match, 1 reach
2 safety, 2 match, 2 reach
6 match
7
Job Corps is a FREE 1-1.5 year program where you can live on their campus, pick up a trade and receive a stipend.
False
True
8
What is the difference between “match” and “fit” in college admissions?
Both A and B
“Match” = if you can get accepted “fit” =how much you like a college
“Match” = how much you like a college & “fit” = if you can get accepted
Neither A or B
9
Which of the following can help you pay for college?
External scholarships
All the above
Institutional scholarships
Federal grants and state grants
10
You can get more money from FAFSA by staying in the state of Illinois for college
True
False
11
What does “finding your fit” mean when applying to college?
Finding your fit means finding a school that is the size that you want
All the above
Finding your fit means finding a school that you feel you belong at
Finding your fit means finding a school that has the major you want
12
What does "match" mean when applying to colleges?
A school that you feel is a good fit for you
A school that is interested in you and stays emailing you
All the above
A school that you can most likely get into based of your SAT scores and GPA
13
Brag Sheet is a tool used when requesting:
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
None of the above
SAT scores

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