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.

Attend interest camp - Freshman Year College Admission

Overview

Summer camps focused on your interests are a great way to learn, grow, and have fun!

Types of Interest Camps

Academic

Science and STEM camps
Writing and literature
History and social studies
Business and entrepreneurship

Arts

Music camps
Art and design
Theater and drama
Film and media

Technology

Coding and computer science
Robotics
Game development
Digital media

Athletics

Sport-specific camps
General athletic training

Getting the Most from Camp

Before Camp

Review any pre-camp materials
Know the schedule
Pack appropriately
Set personal goals

During Camp

Participate fully
Try new things
Make connections with peers and instructors
Take notes on what you learn

After Camp

Reflect on your experience
Apply what you learned
Stay in touch with people you met
Document for your activity list

If It's Overnight

Preparation

Pack everything on the list
Know arrival/departure procedures
Have emergency contacts ready

While There

Keep an open mind
Step outside your comfort zone
Take care of yourself
Communicate any issues

Documentation

For Your Records

Camp name and organization
Dates attended
Skills learned
Any awards or recognition
Contacts made

Not Attending a Camp?

That's okay! You can:

Learn independently online
Pursue your own projects
Work or volunteer
Rest and recharge

Overview

Summer camps focused on your interests are a great way to learn, grow, and have fun!

Types of Interest Camps

Academic

Science and STEM camps
Writing and literature
History and social studies
Business and entrepreneurship

Arts

Music camps
Art and design
Theater and drama
Film and media

Technology

Coding and computer science
Robotics
Game development
Digital media

Athletics

Sport-specific camps
General athletic training

Getting the Most from Camp

Before Camp

Review any pre-camp materials
Know the schedule
Pack appropriately
Set personal goals

During Camp

Participate fully
Try new things
Make connections with peers and instructors
Take notes on what you learn

After Camp

Reflect on your experience
Apply what you learned
Stay in touch with people you met
Document for your activity list

If It's Overnight

Preparation

Pack everything on the list
Know arrival/departure procedures
Have emergency contacts ready

While There

Keep an open mind
Step outside your comfort zone
Take care of yourself
Communicate any issues

Documentation

For Your Records

Camp name and organization
Dates attended
Skills learned
Any awards or recognition
Contacts made

Not Attending a Camp?

That's okay! You can:

Learn independently online
Pursue your own projects
Work or volunteer
Rest and recharge

Attend interest camp

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Types of Interest Camps

Academic

Arts

Technology

Athletics

Getting the Most from Camp

Before Camp

During Camp

After Camp

If It's Overnight

Preparation

While There

Documentation

For Your Records

Not Attending a Camp?

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Attend interest camp

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Types of Interest Camps

Academic

Arts

Technology

Athletics

Getting the Most from Camp

Before Camp

During Camp

After Camp

If It's Overnight

Preparation

While There

Documentation

For Your Records

Not Attending a Camp?

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks