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.

AP registration due - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

Most schools require AP exam registration by mid-November. Check your school's specific deadline — some are earlier!

Key Details

Cost: $98 per exam
Fee reductions: Available for financial need — ask your AP coordinator
How to register: Through your school's AP coordinator (not directly with College Board)
Access portal: My AP

Which Exams to Register For?

Register for ALL AP courses you're currently enrolled in. Even if you're unsure about scoring well, taking the exam is valuable practice.

Score Benefits

| Score | Meaning | Typical Credit | |-------|---------|----------------| | 3 | Qualified | Credit at many colleges | | 4 | Well Qualified | Credit at most colleges | | 5 | Extremely Well Qualified | Credit at selective colleges |

UC Credit Policy

UCs grant credit for scores of 3+, though requirements vary by campus and major. Check UC AP Credit Policies.

Late Registration

Available through early March with additional fees, but try to register on time if possible!

Overview

Most schools require AP exam registration by mid-November. Check your school's specific deadline — some are earlier!

Key Details

Cost: $98 per exam
Fee reductions: Available for financial need — ask your AP coordinator
How to register: Through your school's AP coordinator (not directly with College Board)
Access portal: My AP

Which Exams to Register For?

Register for ALL AP courses you're currently enrolled in. Even if you're unsure about scoring well, taking the exam is valuable practice.

Score Benefits

UC Credit Policy

UCs grant credit for scores of 3+, though requirements vary by campus and major. Check UC AP Credit Policies.

Late Registration

Available through early March with additional fees, but try to register on time if possible!

AP registration due

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key Details

Which Exams to Register For?

Score Benefits

UC Credit Policy

Late Registration

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

AP registration due

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key Details

Which Exams to Register For?

Score Benefits

UC Credit Policy

Late Registration

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks