What is College Profiles?

This free tool will help you find colleges in the United States that meet your criteria. College Profiles will also allow you to:

• search by school name, location, tuition costs, school type, majors, size, and more
• save schools to your MyCollegeList
• see a side-by-side comparison of colleges
• get more details about each college
• use the tool on a mobile device

College search tips

1. Research colleges:
   
   • Talk to college representatives who visit your school.
   • Visit college websites and note deadlines for admission, financial aid, and college-based scholarships.
   • See College Profiles for information about colleges nationwide.
2. Visit colleges that interest you:
   
   • Begin your visits during your junior year and complete them by early fall of your senior year.
   • Set up your visits at least two weeks in advance.
   • Ask several questions during your visit.
3. Narrow your list of colleges:
   
   • Narrow your list to 3-4 colleges.
   • Apply to your top college choices before their admission deadlines.