When should I start preparing for college admission?

You should start preparing in freshman year of high school. This includes focusing on grades, exploring extracurricular activities, and beginning to think about your interests and potential career paths.

What are the most important college admission deadlines?

Key deadlines include: Early Decision/Early Action (November 1-15), Regular Decision (January 1-15), FAFSA opens (October 1), and CSS Profile deadline (varies by school). Our timeline tracker helps you never miss a deadline.

How many college admission tasks are there?

There are 374+ tasks across all four years of high school, including academic preparation, standardized testing, extracurricular activities, college research, applications, and financial aid.

What is included in the admission timeline?

The timeline includes tasks for: A-G requirements tracking, standardized test prep (SAT/ACT/AP), college research and visits, application essays, letters of recommendation, financial aid (FAFSA/CSS), and scholarship applications.

Establish study routine - Freshman Year College Admission

Overview

Building strong study habits now makes everything easier later. The key is consistency, not perfection!

Creating Your Routine

Find Your Best Time

Right after school (get it done!)
After a short break and snack
After dinner
What works for YOUR energy levels?

Set Up Your Space

Quiet area with good lighting
Supplies within reach
Phone away or on silent
Comfortable but not TOO comfortable (no beds!)

Time Guidelines

Regular classes: 45-60 minutes per night minimum
Honors/AP classes: 1-2 hours per night
Take breaks every 30-45 minutes

Effective Study Techniques

Active Learning (Do These!)

Practice problems for math/science
Quiz yourself with flashcards
Teach concepts to someone else
Write summaries in your own words

Passive Learning (Avoid These!)

Just re-reading notes
Highlighting everything
Copying notes without thinking

Weekly Planning

Sunday: Plan the week ahead
Daily: Check what's due tomorrow
Track long-term projects and tests

When You're Struggling

Ask for help early
Form study groups
Visit teacher office hours
Consider tutoring

Encouraging Reminder

Good study habits are SKILLS — they get easier with practice!

Overview

Building strong study habits now makes everything easier later. The key is consistency, not perfection!

Creating Your Routine

Find Your Best Time

Right after school (get it done!)
After a short break and snack
After dinner
What works for YOUR energy levels?

Set Up Your Space

Quiet area with good lighting
Supplies within reach
Phone away or on silent
Comfortable but not TOO comfortable (no beds!)

Time Guidelines

Regular classes: 45-60 minutes per night minimum
Honors/AP classes: 1-2 hours per night
Take breaks every 30-45 minutes

Effective Study Techniques

Active Learning (Do These!)

Practice problems for math/science
Quiz yourself with flashcards
Teach concepts to someone else
Write summaries in your own words

Passive Learning (Avoid These!)

Just re-reading notes
Highlighting everything
Copying notes without thinking

Weekly Planning

Sunday: Plan the week ahead
Daily: Check what's due tomorrow
Track long-term projects and tests

When You're Struggling

Ask for help early
Form study groups
Visit teacher office hours
Consider tutoring

Encouraging Reminder

Good study habits are SKILLS — they get easier with practice!

Establish study routine

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Creating Your Routine

Find Your Best Time

Set Up Your Space

Time Guidelines

Effective Study Techniques

Active Learning (Do These!)

Passive Learning (Avoid These!)

Weekly Planning

When You're Struggling

Encouraging Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Establish study routine

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Creating Your Routine

Find Your Best Time

Set Up Your Space

Time Guidelines

Effective Study Techniques

Active Learning (Do These!)

Passive Learning (Avoid These!)

Weekly Planning

When You're Struggling

Encouraging Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks