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.

Verify A-G compliance - Sophomore Year College Admission

Overview

The A-G requirements are 15 courses you must complete for UC and CSU eligibility. Checking your progress now helps ensure you stay on track!

A-G Requirements at a Glance

| Category | Subject | Years Required | |----------|---------|----------------| | A | History/Social Science | 2 | | B | English | 4 | | C | Mathematics | 3 (4 recommended) | | D | Laboratory Science | 2 (3 recommended) | | E | Language Other Than English | 2 (3 recommended) | | F | Visual & Performing Arts | 1 | | G | College-Prep Elective | 1 |

Key Milestone

You need at least 11 of 15 A-G courses completed by the end of junior year.

How to Verify

Step 1: Check Your Courses

Visit the UC A-G Course List and search for your high school to see which courses are approved.

Step 2: Review Your Transcript

Get an unofficial transcript from your counselor and check off completed A-G courses.

Step 3: Plan Ahead

Make sure your remaining schedule will complete all requirements.

Common Gaps to Watch

Visual & Performing Arts (often overlooked!)
Third year of language (recommended)
Third year of lab science (recommended)

If You're Behind

Don't worry! Talk to your counselor about:

Summer school options
Online A-G approved courses
Adjusting your schedule

Resource

UC A-G Requirements Guide

Overview

The A-G requirements are 15 courses you must complete for UC and CSU eligibility. Checking your progress now helps ensure you stay on track!

A-G Requirements at a Glance

Key Milestone

You need at least 11 of 15 A-G courses completed by the end of junior year.

How to Verify

Step 1: Check Your Courses

Visit the UC A-G Course List and search for your high school to see which courses are approved.

Step 2: Review Your Transcript

Get an unofficial transcript from your counselor and check off completed A-G courses.

Step 3: Plan Ahead

Make sure your remaining schedule will complete all requirements.

Common Gaps to Watch

Visual & Performing Arts (often overlooked!)
Third year of language (recommended)
Third year of lab science (recommended)

If You're Behind

Don't worry! Talk to your counselor about:

Summer school options
Online A-G approved courses
Adjusting your schedule

Resource

UC A-G Requirements Guide

Verify A-G compliance

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

A-G Requirements at a Glance

Key Milestone

How to Verify

Step 1: Check Your Courses

Step 2: Review Your Transcript

Step 3: Plan Ahead

Common Gaps to Watch

If You're Behind

Resource

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Verify A-G compliance

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

A-G Requirements at a Glance

Key Milestone

How to Verify

Step 1: Check Your Courses

Step 2: Review Your Transcript

Step 3: Plan Ahead

Common Gaps to Watch

If You're Behind

Resource

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks