Powered by FitScore™ — Admissions Fit Index (AFI)

Your perfect
college list,
in minutes.

Answer 10 questions. Get a personalized list of 12–16 colleges matched to your GPA, test scores, budget, and goals — ranked using FitScore™'s proprietary AFI scoring model built on 18 Common Data Set factors.

$39
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FITSCORE™ · AFI · 18 CDS FACTORS · US & INTERNATIONAL · NO LOGIN REQUIRED
12–16
Colleges per list
10
Questions to answer
~25 sec
To generate your list
🌍
US & international students
0
Logins required
The Process

From blank page to perfect list

01
Tell us about yourself
Share your GPA, test scores, intended major, budget, and what matters most to you in a college.
02
AI analyzes your profile
Our AI matches your profile against hundreds of schools, weighing acceptance rates, program strength, and fit.
03
Get your roadmap
Receive a balanced list of Reach, Target, and Safety schools with personalized explanations for each pick.
04
Download & plan
Export your full list as a PDF — deadlines, stats, and aid notes — to share with family or a counselor.
What we ask

10 questions. Under 3 minutes.

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01
Your name
📚
02
Intended major
📊
03
GPA range
✏️
04
SAT / ACT score
🏙️
05
Campus setting
🏛️
06
School size
💰
07
Annual budget
⭐
08
Top priorities
🎯
09
Ambition level
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10
Anything else
No account needed · No email required · Results in ~25 seconds
What's Included

Everything you need to apply with confidence

🎯
AFI-Matched College List
Schools matched using your Admissions Fit Index score — not just GPA and test scores, but all 18 CDS institutional priority factors.
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Common Data Set Data
Acceptance rates, average GPA and test score ranges, and rankings sourced from each school's published Common Data Set.
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Cost of Attendance
Annual tuition, total COA, and financial aid notes for each school — no budget surprises.
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Application Deadlines
Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision deadlines for every school, in one place.
✍️
Personalized Fit Notes
A custom explanation for each school explaining exactly why it matches your AFI profile and stated priorities.
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PDF Export
Download your complete list as a clean, shareable PDF including your AFI score to discuss with parents or a counselor.
The FitScore™ — Admissions Fit Index (AFI)

FitScore™ uses a proprietary weighted scoring model built on all 18 institutional priority factors from the Common Data Set (CDS Section C7) — the same data published annually by every accredited US university.

Each factor is weighted by its institutional importance and your profile is scored against each school's actual published priorities — not generic rankings.

Academic Factors
✦ Rigor of coursework
✦ Academic GPA
✦ Test scores
✦ Class rank
✦ Essay
✦ Recommendations
Nonacademic Factors
✦ Extracurriculars
✦ Talent & ability
✦ Character
✦ First generation
✦ Work experience
✦ 13 more factors
Sample Output

This is what your list looks like

Each school comes with a match score, stats sourced from the Common Data Set, why it fits you, deadlines, and cost of attendance.

🎯 Reach
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI · Public
88%
MATCH
#23 National18% admit$71,000/yr
Michigan's architecture program ranks among the top 10 nationally with strong co-op placement. Competitive need-based aid available for out-of-state applicants.
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular
Feb 1
✦ Target
Penn State University
State College, PA · Public
94%
MATCH
#59 National54% admit$67,000/yr
NAAB-accredited B.Arch with direct admission. Strong ARE pass rates (67%) and robust alumni network in architecture and design firms nationwide.
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular
Feb 1
✓ Safety
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public
97%
MATCH
#143 National80% admit$40,000/yr
Affordable NAAB-accredited M.Arch pathway in a growing design market. Charlotte's booming real estate sector creates strong internship and job placement opportunities.
Priority
Nov 1
Regular
Jan 15
Student Stories

Built for real decision-making

★★★★★
“I spent weeks trying to build a college list and kept second-guessing myself. This gave me a clear, balanced list with actual data in three minutes.”
Maya R., Student — Class of 2026
Now at Penn State Architecture · Philadelphia, PA
★★★★★
“The fit explanations are what sold me. It's not just a ranking list — it explains why each school makes sense for my daughter's specific situation.”
Jordan K., Parent
Accepted to 4 of 6 Target Schools · Columbus, OH
★★★★★
“As a first-gen student I had no idea where to start. College Compass gave me a roadmap I could actually use and share with my parents.”
Priya M., Student — Class of 2025
Full Ride Scholarship · Miami, FL
Simple Pricing

One price. Everything included.

Complete Access
$39
one-time payment · no subscription
  • Personalized list of 12–16 colleges
  • Data sourced from the Common Data Set (CDS)
  • Reach, Target & Safety breakdown
  • Acceptance rates, GPA & SAT ranges per school
  • Application deadlines for every school
  • Cost of attendance + financial aid notes
  • Personalized fit explanation per school
  • Full PDF export to save & share
✦ Instant access · Takes under 5 minutes
Questions

Common questions

How accurate is the college data? +
FitScore™ uses the Common Data Set (CDS) — the standardized data published annually by every accredited US university. This includes acceptance rates, GPA ranges, test score ranges, and the 18 institutional priority factors that power our AFI scoring model. We always recommend verifying directly with each school's admissions office.
What is the FitScore™ — Admissions Fit Index (AFI)? +
FitScore™ is powered by the AFI — FitScore™'s proprietary scoring methodology. It weighs all 18 CDS Section C7 institutional priority factors — including GPA, test scores, essays, extracurriculars, and more — against each school's published importance ratings to calculate a personalized fit score. Your AFI score appears on your results page.
What majors does it cover? +
Any major at any accredited US four-year university — Architecture, Pre-Med, Computer Science, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, and everything in between. International students can specify their major and we factor in STEM OPT eligibility and F-1 visa support.
What if I haven't taken the SAT yet? +
No problem. Select "Haven't tested yet / Not applicable" and we focus on GPA, goals, and fit. Many schools are test-optional and we'll flag those for you.
Can I run it more than once? +
Your one-time purchase covers a single personalized list. If you'd like to explore different parameters such as a different major or budget, you're welcome to run it again, though most students find one well-thought-out list is all they need.
Is this a replacement for a college counselor? +
It's a complement. FitScore™ gives you the data foundation — a realistic, AFI-calibrated list — so conversations with counselors and parents can be more focused and productive.

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