College Decision Matrix
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College Decision Matrix
Got multiple acceptances? Score each school on the factors that matter most to you, weight them by importance, and see which school wins objectively. No more second-guessing.
Your admitted schools
Decision factors (drag weight slider to set importance)
Real cost (net price after aid)
10
Strength of your major/department
9
Career outcomes for your field
8
Cultural / social fit
7
Location and distance from home
5
Honors program / special admit status
4
Brand prestige
3
Weather and geography
2
Score each school (1 = poor, 5 = excellent)
| Factor |
|---|
| Real cost (net price after aid)(w10) |
| Strength of your major/department(w9) |
| Career outcomes for your field(w8) |
| Cultural / social fit(w7) |
| Location and distance from home(w5) |
| Honors program / special admit status(w4) |
| Brand prestige(w3) |
| Weather and geography(w2) |
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