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.

Take April ACT - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

If you prefer the ACT, April is a great testing opportunity!

Test Date

April 11, 2026

Registration deadline: March 6, 2026
Late registration: March 24, 2026

Why April Works Well

Results back by early May
Time to retake in June if needed
Good timing in your prep cycle

What to Bring

✅ Admission ticket
✅ Photo ID
✅ Approved calculator
✅ Pencils (#2)
✅ Watch (non-smartwatch)
✅ Snack for break

ACT Format Reminder

English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes
Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
(Optional Writing: 1 essay, 40 minutes)

Total: 2 hours 55 minutes (3:35 with Writing)

ACT Tips

Pace yourself — ACT is faster than SAT
Science section tests reasoning, not science knowledge
Answer every question (no penalty)

After the Test

Scores release ~2 weeks later. Compare to SAT scores to decide which test to focus on for any retakes.

Overview

If you prefer the ACT, April is a great testing opportunity!

Test Date

April 11, 2026

Registration deadline: March 6, 2026
Late registration: March 24, 2026

Why April Works Well

Results back by early May
Time to retake in June if needed
Good timing in your prep cycle

What to Bring

✅ Admission ticket
✅ Photo ID
✅ Approved calculator
✅ Pencils (#2)
✅ Watch (non-smartwatch)
✅ Snack for break

ACT Format Reminder

English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
Math: 60 questions, 60 minutes
Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
(Optional Writing: 1 essay, 40 minutes)

Total: 2 hours 55 minutes (3:35 with Writing)

ACT Tips

Pace yourself — ACT is faster than SAT
Science section tests reasoning, not science knowledge
Answer every question (no penalty)

After the Test

Scores release ~2 weeks later. Compare to SAT scores to decide which test to focus on for any retakes.

Take April ACT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Why April Works Well

What to Bring

ACT Format Reminder

ACT Tips

After the Test

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Take April ACT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Why April Works Well

What to Bring

ACT Format Reminder

ACT Tips

After the Test

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks