Reach, target, and safety schools: Difference between revisions
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| Reach school (aka ''dream'' school) || Very high || Very high (i.e., very low probability of acceptance) | | Reach school (aka ''dream'' school) || Very high || Very high (i.e., very low probability of acceptance) || Highly likely to not get past first screening. | ||
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| Target school (aka ''core'' school) || High || High (i.e., low probability of acceptance for any individual target school, but high probability of getting accepted in at least one of the target schools) | | Target school (aka ''core'' school) || High || High (i.e., low probability of acceptance for any individual target school, but high probability of getting accepted in at least one of the target schools) || Will definitely get past first screening (based on grades and SAT/ACT scores), but might get rejected because of highly competitive admissions process. | ||
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| Safety school (aka ''likely'' school) || Low or moderate || Low (i.e., high probability of getting into any individual safety school) | | Safety school (aka ''likely'' school) || Low or moderate || Low (i.e., high probability of getting into any individual safety school) || Will likely get an admission offer. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 28 December 2013
Quick comparison
The jargon of reach, target, and safety schools is used in the context of college admissions.
| Type and names | Desirability | Difficulty of getting in | Stage of likely rejection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach school (aka dream school) | Very high | Very high (i.e., very low probability of acceptance) | Highly likely to not get past first screening. |
| Target school (aka core school) | High | High (i.e., low probability of acceptance for any individual target school, but high probability of getting accepted in at least one of the target schools) | Will definitely get past first screening (based on grades and SAT/ACT scores), but might get rejected because of highly competitive admissions process. |
| Safety school (aka likely school) | Low or moderate | Low (i.e., high probability of getting into any individual safety school) | Will likely get an admission offer. |