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How Many Colleges Should You Apply To?
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By Collegewise Staff
July 15, 2025 | 11 minute read

One of the most common questions students grapple with is: “How many colleges should I apply to?” While there is no magic number that fits everyone, this blog will offer strategic insight...

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A Complete Guide to Women's Colleges
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By Christopher Logan
March 31, 2025 | 12 minute read

Author’s note: This letter also appears at the opening of our updated Guide to Women's Colleges, which you can now find on our Resources page.

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Do College Rankings Matter?
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By Collegewise Staff
February 28, 2025 | 14 minute read

When it comes to selecting a university or college, many students and families turn to university rankings for guidance. These lists are often recognized as a quick and convenient way to...

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Best UC Schools Ranked in California
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By Ana Boskovic
April 19, 2024 | 13 minute read

Is your family interested in applying to one (or all!) of the 9 UC campuses? Find out which UCs are considered the best UC schools and what needs to make your college shortlist.

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The 10 Best Liberal Arts Colleges
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By Caitlin Harper
May 8, 2023 | 13 minute read

You might think that my dozen years of experience in college admissions is what landed me my job at Collegewise, where we help hundreds of students a year gain admission to their...

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Applying to Multiple Colleges? Here's What You Need to Know
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By Ian Parker
May 16, 2022 | 5 minute read

What’s the “right” number of colleges to apply to? Decades ago, college applicants mostly applied to somewhere between one and three institutions. That wasn’t wrong, or bad, or weird – it...

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