A smart college list for academic, lifestyle, and financial fit
Built for middle and upper-middle families who want real options — not another ranking list or 500-page guidebook.
20–30 minute survey • 3 free matches • Full Sweet 16 list $74.99
Academic fit
Match programs, class sizes, and teaching styles to how your student actually learns.
Campus culture
Social scene, campus size, Greek life, city vs. college-town — the stuff rankings skip.
Merit context
Common Data Set merit data where schools publish it — so you know who gives real scholarships.
How CollegeFit IQ works
A simple process that produces a focused, research-ready list.
Take Our Survey
Answer questions about your student's personality, learning style, values, and preferences. The survey takes 20–30 minutes.
Get Matched
We analyze your responses against hundreds of college profiles to surface schools that fit academically, socially, and financially.
Receive Your List
See your 3 initial matches free. Purchase the full Sweet 16 list and analysis when you're ready.
Merit context draws on Common Data Set data where schools publish it. Why middle-income families get squeezed →
Rather than chase rankings or flip through thick guidebooks, start with a personalized Sweet 16 list built around your student's actual priorities. Research the schools. Talk to people who attended. Visit if you can. Questions? dan@collegefitiq.com
Is CollegeFit IQ right for you?
Who this is for
- Middle and upper-middle families balancing fit and cost
- Students who want lifestyle + academics, not a prestige-only list
- Families who are full-pay or unlikely to get much need-based aid
- Anyone building or refining a realistic college list
✗Who this is not for
- ✗Families only chasing the highest-ranked names
- ✗Families who need a deep need-based financial-aid strategy
- ✗Students with a counselor-built list they already love
Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free. Pay only when you want the full list.
Full Sweet 16 list + analysis
See 3 free matches first — purchase the full list when you're ready
Take the survey free. See 3 matches. Buy the full report when you're ready.
Why CollegeFit IQ exists
CollegeFit IQ was built by Daniel Sciortino, a dad of three who navigated the college search with his eldest son. Knowing his family was unlikely to qualify for need-based aid, he worked to find merit-friendly schools that matched both academic interests and campus preferences. The result: his son was accepted to his first-choice school with a $38,000 annual scholarship. That experience is CollegeFit IQ — help families like his make smarter, more informed decisions.