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Search FASTR®
The Only College Search Tool that Makes Your Financial Data Part of the Equation
Search FASTR®
The Only College Search Tool that Factors Your Financial Data Into the Equation
Search FASTR®
The Only College Search That Puts Your Financial Data In the Equation
Search FASTR®
The Only College Search That Adds Your Financial Data to the Equation
Financial – Academic – Social – Targeted – Research
Search FASTR®to Find a School You Love
and Can Afford
Financial + Academic + Social
Targeted Research
CPN's Search FASTR® Technology is finally available to the public.
Our proprietary Search FASTR® (Financial-Academic-Social-Targeted-Research) Technology has been used by college planning professionals for decades to help clients find the right fit college. Now it’s available to you.
Don't Know Where to Start?
Three Steps to Finding Your Perfect Fit College
research
We developed our proprietary Search FASTR® Technology to give you critical college information all in one place.
- Admissions criteria from over 3,800 schools across the country
- What colleges value in their applicants
- My True Cost Calculator®
- Detailed financial aid information
- Class size and school setting
- Institutional scholarship data
- Return on investment information
ASSESS
Use our tool to bookmark schools of interest, assess their compatibility with your goals and desires, and determine the best fit options.
- Will I succeed there academically?
- Will I find good career opportunities?
- Will I be happy there socially?
- Are there appealing extracurricular activities available?
- Can I afford it? Will I overpay?
- Does the COA align with the ROI?
DECIDE
We developed our proprietary Search FASTR® Technology to give families peace of mind when making college application decisions.
- Apply with confidence
- Academic fit — you’ll get in
- Social fit — you’ll want to stay
- Financial fit — you won’t overpay
Subscription Options
Benefits of Subscription*
Get admissions criteria and other essential data for 3800+ colleges and universities across the country including location, size, admissions rates, tuition, student body statistics, and more.
Determine YOUR actual cost (not the sticker price) at any college with our game-changing, proprietary My True Cost Calculator.® Using a college’s giving practice data combined with your financial picture, it calculates the most accurate estimate of out-of-pocket costs.
Discover the types of financial aid and the amounts YOUR family can expect from each school.
Database of 5000+ institutional scholarships, their award value, and criteria to qualify
College Return on Investment (ROI) or “outcome” data to determine if a school is worth the money they’re charging. Includes starting salary, debt owed after graduation, and more
Get a clear understanding of the importance each institution places on specific criteria when making admissions decisions including essays, SAT, extracurriculars, GPA, and more.
Sort schools by location and admissions difficulty, and narrow your search with more specific criteria including majors, student body, and cost.
Save and compare your favorites to curate your ideal college list.
Access our library of 20 years of comprehensive admissions, financial aid, and funding know-how, guides, and tools.
Access live sessions designed to keep you informed and on track to reduce the stress and ensure success in the admissions and financial aid process.
Hear exclusive interview with decision makers and leaders inside institutions around the country.
* Not all features are included in the free version.
Critical Criteria for Choosing a College
Don't Choose a College that Doesn't Fit
Financial Fit
Determine YOUR actual cost (not the sticker price) at any college with our game-changing My True Cost Calculator.® Using a college’s giving practice data combined with your financial picture, It calculates the most accurate estimate of out-of-pocket costs.
Academic Fit
Get key admissions criteria like GPA and test scores from 3,800+ colleges across the country—plus what each college values most in their applicants, including extra curriculars, essays, etc. Filter, bookmark, and compare your options to find YOUR academic fit.
Social Fit
To thrive at college, a student needs to be fully engaged and have a sense of well being—elements that differ for every student. Our Search FASTR® Technology will help you curate a college list based on YOUR social fit factors including size, location, clubs, etc.