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Build a college shortlist by listing two or three courses you would enjoy, finding colleges by stream, city and fees, sorting them into dream, target and safe groups based on your expected score, and comparing the top options in each group before applying.
Key takeaways
- List two or three courses first
- Filter colleges by stream, city and fees
- Sort into dream, target and safe
- Compare the top three in each group
Step 1: list your courses
Write down two or three courses you would be happy to study and the exams they need.
Step 2: find colleges
Use Find Colleges to filter by stream, city and fees, then open each profile.
Step 3: sort into three groups
- Dream: a stretch based on your expected score
- Target: where your expected score fits well
- Safe: where you are very likely to get in
Step 4: compare
Compare your top three in each group on fees, placements and scores before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is a safe college?
One where your expected score is comfortably above last year’s cut-off.
How many dream colleges should I include?
Two or three is reasonable, balanced with target and safe options.
Where can I compare colleges?
Use Ghosla’s Find Colleges and Compare tools to see placements, streams and scores together. For fees, send an enquiry to the colleges you shortlist.
Have a question? Talk to the Ghosla team or ask Ghosla AI.