b'14In this section: Find Your Fit, pp. 14-15Understand Your Options, pp. 16-19Narrow Your College Search, p. 21Visit Colleges, p. 22Activities: Your Fit Profile, p. 20Questions to Ask on a College Visit, p. 23Fit Form, pp. 24-25 Muhlenberg CollegeSTARTING YOUR COLLEGE SEARCHChoosing the college that is the best fit for you is critical to your success and happiness in college and your career. Now is the time to understand all of the options, do your research, and start to narrow your choices. THE RIGHT FITFinancial: Finding your financial fit means youYour college fit is the school that is the best matchwill be able to afford the total cost of earning your for you academically, socially, and financially. degree. College costs and financial aid packages Academic: vary by school, so it is important to research a range Your academic fit is a school thatof schools. No college is your right fit if youmatches your academic profileyour high schoolcannot afford to go there.GPA and SAT/ACT scores will be similar to thoseof accepted students. It will offer majors and courses that interest you and provide opportunities that are attractive to you, such as study abroad, internship and co-op programs, or the opportunity to doresearch with a faculty member.Social: Your social fit is a school that fits yourpersonality and preferencesa school where you will feel comfortable and fulfilled. To find yoursocial fit, you will look at a schools culture anddistinguishing characteristics, such as location,size, diversity, extracurricular and athletic offerings, and school spirit. Swarthmore College'