Use the decision matrix
Score schools against the factors that matter most so final-round choices are easier to compare.
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Open the Decision Matrix
Open Compare, then select the Decision Matrix tab next to Compare Table. Score each school from 1 to 10 on the factors that matter to you, and the matrix weighs those scores to rank your strongest overall fits automatically along a Total row. Drag a school's column (or use the arrow keys) to put your top contenders side by side.
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Set your criteria and weights
Open Criteria & weights to make the matrix yours. The default criteria are Program Fit, Location, Cost, Campus Vibe, Scholarship, and Faculty. Click a name to rename it, add new criteria, or tap the trash icon to open Remove criteria and delete what does not matter. Give the most important criteria a heavier weight so they count for more in the final ranking.
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Add the schools you are deciding between
Use Add schools to pull options from All Schools, your saved program lists, or Applications. Keep the matrix focused on the short list you are actually choosing between, and remove any school once it is out of the running.