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College Planning Timeline Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive timeline for high school seniors preparing for college applications, detailing tasks from spring through summer. Key activities include finalizing college lists, taking standardized tests, drafting essays, and submitting applications. It emphasizes the importance of organization, communication with counselors, and managing deadlines for financial aid and scholarships.

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College Planning Timeline Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive timeline for high school seniors preparing for college applications, detailing tasks from spring through summer. Key activities include finalizing college lists, taking standardized tests, drafting essays, and submitting applications. It emphasizes the importance of organization, communication with counselors, and managing deadlines for financial aid and scholarships.

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Time Frame Task

Spring (JunFinalize college list (reach, match, safety)


Spring (JunRegister for SAT/ACT if needed
Spring (JunAsk teachers for letters of recommendation
Spring (JunStart college resume & activities list
Spring (JunResearch financial aid (FAFSA, CSS, scholarships)
Spring (JunCreate a dedicated college email account
Spring (JunCreate Google Drive folder or binder for college apps
Spring (JunMeet with school counselor for college planning
Summer (Be Take/re-take SAT/ACT
Summer (Be Draft and revise college essay
Summer (Be Start Common App (August)
Summer (Be Create list of deadlines per school
Summer (Be Ask recommenders for letters with resume/brag sheet
Summer (Be Research scholarships and apply early
Summer (Be Watch college prep videos/tutorials for help
Fall (Senio Submit early apps (EA/ED by Nov 1)
Fall (Senio Complete FAFSA and CSS Profile if needed
Fall (Senio Submit official SAT/ACT scores if required
Fall (Senio Track each app's status in college portals
Fall (Senio Keep grades strong for mid-year reports
Fall (Senio Apply for more scholarships regularly
Winter (SenSubmit Regular Decision apps (Jan deadlines)
Winter (SenCheck portals and emails for decisions/requests
Winter (SenCompare and organize financial aid offers
Spring (SenDecide on your school & submit deposit by May 1
Spring (SenAttend admitted student events
Spring (SenRequest final transcript to be sent
Summer (Be Attend orientation
Summer (Be Register for classes
Summer (Be Set up dorm, housing, and supplies
Summer (Be Set up college email and logins

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