Starting Out Your College Search? Don't Go At It Unaided!

If you’re a high school junior or senior, it’s time to think about college. You may be overwhelmed and worrying about making the right choice. However students have never had more information to help them make better decisions than they do today.

The reality of college admissions is that students need to seriously consider more schools that may not be obvious choices.  The good news is that a qualified student has a better chance than ever of being admitted to a top college. So how do you make your initial list of schools?

The answer is Noodle. The founder of The Princeton Review created Noodle as a free resource to help make choosing a college less overwhelming and, dare we say it, fun! By creating an account and entering your information in our college search tool, you’ll get a specific set of recommendations tailored to you.

Students can search for colleges based on their needs and interests, including academic rigor, size, cost, and social environment. Noodle gives you an in-depth look within each school profile, showing a selectivity score as well as admissions considerations and requirements.  It also lists similar schools to consider, and has a place for students to ask questions about the college. You’ll get answers from parents, students, alumni, and even the school’s themselves. If you’re worried about cost, every profile has a finance snapshot listing the “sticker price” before financial aid, and the “real cost” on average after grants and scholarships.

Still not convinced that searching on Noodle is better than anywhere else? By saving the colleges you are interested in on Noodle, you can see your chances of getting admitted! These predictions are based on data about the student and information gathered about the schools. We take into account your GPA, test scores, and course load to let you know your chance of getting into the schools on your list. It’s never a bad idea to find a great counselor who can take into account your full transcript, extracurricular activities, and other factors, which matter most at highly selective colleges.

In addition to our college search, Noodle offers test prep and advice. What are you waiting for? Head over to Noodle and start your college search today! 

- Jessica Finger

JessicaFinger currently works for Noodle, whose mission is to help anyone make a more informed decision about his or her education. Noodle allows you to search thousands of opportunities, get advice from experts, and find the right path for you. Jessica is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, and outside of work likes reading, going to the theater, and exploring the Internet. Follow her on twitter: @jkfinger.