College Admissions Support with Purpose and Clarity
Personalized guidance for students and their families
Our Mission
Our mission is to guide students and parents through a personalized and thoughtful college admissions process. Fit & Match helps every student highlight their strengths and find schools that best align with their interests and academic goals. We aim to ease the stress of the admissions process by offering meaningful, student-centered support during this important journey.
Our Approach
Research suggests that students who are more connected to their college community are more likely to succeed at school, both academically and emotionally. The key to a successful experience lies in discovering the institutions that are the best personal fit and academic match for your student. Fit & Match empowers students to identify those schools and confidently present their best selves during the admissions process.
Personal Fit
The extent to which a college or university meets a student’s personal preferences and financial needs. Fit may be based on a variety of factors, including weather, location, campus setting, student body size and demographics, academic programs and majors, campus social life, class size, available support services, cost, and graduation rates.
Academic Match
The relationship between a student’s academic record and test scores (if applicable) and the academic requirements of a post-secondary school institution (also known as selectivity). Match is used to gauge a student’s chances of being admitted to a particular school. Three tiers are used to distinguish “match” schools: Low, Medium and High chance of admissions.
College Planning at a Glance
We help you understand and navigate college planning and the admissions process. Whether you're a 9th grader exploring interests, a 10th grader ramping up academics, an 11th grader researching colleges, or a 12th grader finalizing applications, we make sure you are prepared for every step on your college admissions journey.
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Start building a relationship with your guidance counselor and maintain it throughout high school.
Explore extracurricular activities, such as clubs, community service, team sports, and other in- or out-of-school opportunities, to develop your interests (collectively called “extracurricular activities”).
Create a log to track all of your extracurricular activities, summer experiences, and honors or achievements throughout high school.
Develop a flexible course plan that gradually increases in rigor as you progress through high school.
Begin a family dialogue on college financing.
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Enroll in more rigorous or challenging classes as appropriate, keeping in mind the need to build on them in 11th and 12th grades.
Continue to explore and engage in extracurricular activities that are meaningful to you.
Attend any meetings at your school related to the college application process.
Develop a tentative timeline for taking the ACT/SAT.
Start exploring different types of colleges and available options.
Finalize your 11th-grade course schedule (including AP classes, if appropriate).
If your summer schedule allows, visit a few colleges to get a feel for campus life.
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Maintain a strong academic performance.
Discuss your college goals and needs with your school counselor and family.
Build relationships with teachers who may write your letters of recommendation (LoRs).
Attend college planning meetings, presentations by school representatives, and local college fairs.
Stay actively involved in meaningful extracurricular activities and seek leadership or growth opportunities.
Research and visit colleges, either in person or virtually.
Follow (or adjust, if necessary) your ACT/SAT preparation timeline.
Pursue enriching summer experiences that reflect your values and interests.
Finalize your 12th-grade course schedule (including AP classes, if appropriate).
Hone in on your passion and explore potential career paths.
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12th Grade - 1st Semester
Keep your grades up—your senior year performance matters too!
Complete any required testing and decide if you will apply test-optional (for relevant schools).
Complete your college visits, either in person or virtually.
Finalize your college list, focusing on schools that are a good personal fit and academic match.
Communicate your final college list to your school counselor and ensure your school organizer (e.g., Naviance, SchoolLinks) is up to date.
If applicable, decide whether you are applying Early Decision or Early Action.
Finalize and submit college applications—including essays and supplements—at least two weeks before the deadlines, even for regular decision schools.
Confirm that all letters of recommendation are complete, your transcript is correct, and everything is received by the schools on your list.
Check your email regularly for updates from colleges and set up admissions portals for each school.
Submit your FAFSA (and CSS Profile, if required).
12th Grade - 2nd Semester
If admitted through Early Decision, withdraw all other applications.
If deferred from Early Action or Early Decision, respond appropriately based on the college’s instructions.
Conduct post-application campus visits as needed after receiving decisions.
Choose which school to attend (weighing financial packages as needed) and decline all other admissions offers.
Stay on top of all communications from colleges for admitted students.
Write thank-you notes to your school counselor and teachers who wrote recommendation letters.
Set up school portals and complete all new student forms required by your chosen college.
Let’s Chat
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your student's unique needs and objectives and how Fit & Match College Consulting can help you achieve your goals. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan to guide your student through the college admissions process, from selecting high school courses and extracurricular activities to crafting meaningful applications and essays.