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.

Execute passion projects - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

A passion project is something you create or build on your own initiative — not assigned by school or organized by someone else. These projects can really make your application stand out!

What Counts as a Passion Project?

Starting a nonprofit or community initiative
Publishing research or creative writing
Creating an app, website, or product
Launching a podcast or YouTube channel
Organizing events that address community needs
Building a business around something you love

Getting Started

Identify what genuinely excites you — not what you think looks impressive
Define a specific problem you want to solve or goal to achieve
Set measurable milestones for the next 6-12 months
Document everything as you go
Aim for tangible outcomes by end of junior year

Why This Matters

Passion projects demonstrate initiative, creativity, and follow-through — exactly what colleges are looking for. Plus, they give you authentic material for your essays!

Encouraging Thought

The best passion projects come from genuine curiosity. What's something you'd work on even if no one was watching?

Overview

A passion project is something you create or build on your own initiative — not assigned by school or organized by someone else. These projects can really make your application stand out!

What Counts as a Passion Project?

Starting a nonprofit or community initiative
Publishing research or creative writing
Creating an app, website, or product
Launching a podcast or YouTube channel
Organizing events that address community needs
Building a business around something you love

Getting Started

Identify what genuinely excites you — not what you think looks impressive
Define a specific problem you want to solve or goal to achieve
Set measurable milestones for the next 6-12 months
Document everything as you go
Aim for tangible outcomes by end of junior year

Why This Matters

Passion projects demonstrate initiative, creativity, and follow-through — exactly what colleges are looking for. Plus, they give you authentic material for your essays!

Encouraging Thought

The best passion projects come from genuine curiosity. What's something you'd work on even if no one was watching?

Execute passion projects

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

What Counts as a Passion Project?

Getting Started

Why This Matters

Encouraging Thought

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Execute passion projects

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

What Counts as a Passion Project?

Getting Started

Why This Matters

Encouraging Thought

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks