#PHSfit College of the Day: University of Delaware

Just about an hour up Interstate 95, you'll find Mr. Mitzel and Mr. Nichols's alma mater, the University of Delaware. U-D is a large research university about the same size as James Madison and Towson University, but the admissions criteria is a little harder to predict. Students with a 3.0 have been admitted, and students with 3.3 have been denied admission. What is important to remember is that if being a Blue Hen is appealing to you, then you should visit and consider applying - even if it ends up being a "reach" school for you, at least you gave it a shot.

#PHSfit College of the Day: Christopher Newport University

Four hours south of here, right near  the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Christopher Newport University operates a well-respected liberal arts institution just about the size of Frostburg State University. With over 80 majors, CNU offers the variety of study for its students to enjoy smaller class sizes than most other state colleges. Most admitted students have a GPA over 3.3, and individual SAT scores over 500. Its mission and profile would be similar to St. Mary's College of Maryland or UMBC.

#PHSfit College of the Day: Mercy College

Identified as a College of Distinction, Mercy College is located in a northern New York City suburb. There is a bit of a broad range of admitted test scores and GPA's, which seem to focus on ACT's between 18 and 24 and GPA between 2.8 and 3.5. Because of Mercy's commitment to giving students an opportunity, its multiple campuses around New York, and its private nondenominational status, it is similar to local colleges like York College and Stevenson University.