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.

Strong semester finish - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

You're heading into the final stretch of first semester! These grades are the last ones included in your UC/CSU GPA calculation and will appear on your applications.

Final Push Strategies

Calculate what grades you need on finals to achieve your target semester grades
Create a study schedule for finals week — prioritize strategically
Attend any review sessions your teachers offer
Form study groups with classmates
Ask teachers about any last opportunities to improve grades

Self-Care During Finals

Get 7-8 hours of sleep before exams — cramming all night actually hurts performance
Eat balanced meals
Take breaks when studying
Stay hydrated

Grade Thresholds to Aim For

Mostly As and Bs in challenging courses
Avoid any grade below B- if possible

After Finals

Review your semester grades and reflect on what worked and what didn't. These insights help you start second semester even stronger!

Encouraging Perspective

You've worked hard all semester. Finals are just one more step, and then you get a well-deserved break!

Overview

You're heading into the final stretch of first semester! These grades are the last ones included in your UC/CSU GPA calculation and will appear on your applications.

Final Push Strategies

Calculate what grades you need on finals to achieve your target semester grades
Create a study schedule for finals week — prioritize strategically
Attend any review sessions your teachers offer
Form study groups with classmates
Ask teachers about any last opportunities to improve grades

Self-Care During Finals

Get 7-8 hours of sleep before exams — cramming all night actually hurts performance
Eat balanced meals
Take breaks when studying
Stay hydrated

Grade Thresholds to Aim For

Mostly As and Bs in challenging courses
Avoid any grade below B- if possible

After Finals

Review your semester grades and reflect on what worked and what didn't. These insights help you start second semester even stronger!

Encouraging Perspective

You've worked hard all semester. Finals are just one more step, and then you get a well-deserved break!

Strong semester finish

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Final Push Strategies

Self-Care During Finals

Grade Thresholds to Aim For

After Finals

Encouraging Perspective

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Strong semester finish

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Final Push Strategies

Self-Care During Finals

Grade Thresholds to Aim For

After Finals

Encouraging Perspective

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks