When it comes to applying for college, you’ve probably heard a lot about finding the right “fit” for your student, but what does that mean? What is fit?

The simple answer is that there is no simple answer. Fit can’t be boiled down to one thing for everyone, and a college that fits one student might not fit another. Fit is as unique as your student and your family situation is. There are, however, three important elements that tended to factor into fit: academic, social and financial.

Explore what two Minnesota high school counselors shared to help you think through college fit.