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 March SAT - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

This is the most important SAT date for juniors! You've prepared for this — trust yourself.

Test Date

March 14, 2026

Night Before

Get 8+ hours of sleep
Eat a balanced dinner
Lay out everything you need
Set multiple alarms

Morning Of

Eat a protein-rich breakfast
Arrive 30+ minutes early

What to Bring

✅ Admission ticket (printed or on phone)
✅ Photo ID
✅ Approved calculator (charged if digital)
✅ Pencils (#2) and erasers
✅ Snack and water for break
✅ Watch (non-smartwatch) for time management

During the Test

Read questions carefully
Pace yourself — don't spend too long on one question
Skip and return to difficult questions
Guess if unsure (no penalty!)
Check your work if time allows

After the Test

Don't stress about how you did! Scores release in 2-3 weeks. Use those results to determine if a May/June retake is needed.

You've Got This!

Trust your preparation. You're more ready than you think!

Overview

This is the most important SAT date for juniors! You've prepared for this — trust yourself.

Test Date

March 14, 2026

Night Before

Get 8+ hours of sleep
Eat a balanced dinner
Lay out everything you need
Set multiple alarms

Morning Of

Eat a protein-rich breakfast
Arrive 30+ minutes early

What to Bring

✅ Admission ticket (printed or on phone)
✅ Photo ID
✅ Approved calculator (charged if digital)
✅ Pencils (#2) and erasers
✅ Snack and water for break
✅ Watch (non-smartwatch) for time management

During the Test

Read questions carefully
Pace yourself — don't spend too long on one question
Skip and return to difficult questions
Guess if unsure (no penalty!)
Check your work if time allows

After the Test

Don't stress about how you did! Scores release in 2-3 weeks. Use those results to determine if a May/June retake is needed.

You've Got This!

Trust your preparation. You're more ready than you think!

Take March SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Night Before

Morning Of

What to Bring

During the Test

After the Test

You've Got This!

Task Details

Track Your Progress

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Take March SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Night Before

Morning Of

What to Bring

During the Test

After the Test

You've Got This!

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks