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 June ACT if needed - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

June offers one more opportunity for ACT testing before senior year!

Test Date

June 13, 2026

Registration deadline: May 8, 2026
Late registration: May 29, 2026

Consider This If...

Your April ACT was below target
You prefer ACT over SAT and want another attempt
You need a baseline score (though earlier is generally better)

Preparation

Review your April score report for weak areas
Focus remaining prep on those specific question types
Take 1-2 practice tests before June

After June ACT

Compare your best SAT and ACT scores
Use concordance tables to see which is stronger
Decide which score(s) to submit to colleges

Looking Ahead

This is likely your last standardized test before senior year. After June, focus shifts to essays and applications!

Overview

June offers one more opportunity for ACT testing before senior year!

Test Date

June 13, 2026

Registration deadline: May 8, 2026
Late registration: May 29, 2026

Consider This If...

Your April ACT was below target
You prefer ACT over SAT and want another attempt
You need a baseline score (though earlier is generally better)

Preparation

Review your April score report for weak areas
Focus remaining prep on those specific question types
Take 1-2 practice tests before June

After June ACT

Compare your best SAT and ACT scores
Use concordance tables to see which is stronger
Decide which score(s) to submit to colleges

Looking Ahead

This is likely your last standardized test before senior year. After June, focus shifts to essays and applications!

Take June ACT if needed

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider This If...

Preparation

After June ACT

Looking Ahead

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Take June ACT if needed

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider This If...

Preparation

After June ACT

Looking Ahead

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks