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.

Continue SAT/ACT prep - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

You're well into your test prep journey! Here's how to stay on track in February with your March test approaching.

February Focus Areas

Take a full practice test early in the month to assess your current level
Identify remaining weak areas from practice tests
Focus 70-80% of remaining prep time on these weaknesses
Take another practice test late February to confirm readiness

Study Schedule

Increase intensity as the test approaches. February should include at least 5-6 hours of prep weekly.

Resources

Khan Academy (SAT): khanacademy.org/sat - complete practice in your weak areas
ACT Academy: academy.act.org
Review every wrong answer - understanding WHY matters most!

If Scores Have Plateaued

Consider:

A different approach (tutor, new materials)
Switching between SAT and ACT to see which fits better
Taking a brief break to reset

Overview

You're well into your test prep journey! Here's how to stay on track in February with your March test approaching.

February Focus Areas

Take a full practice test early in the month to assess your current level
Identify remaining weak areas from practice tests
Focus 70-80% of remaining prep time on these weaknesses
Take another practice test late February to confirm readiness

Study Schedule

Increase intensity as the test approaches. February should include at least 5-6 hours of prep weekly.

Resources

Khan Academy (SAT): khanacademy.org/sat - complete practice in your weak areas
ACT Academy: academy.act.org
Review every wrong answer - understanding WHY matters most!

If Scores Have Plateaued

Consider:

A different approach (tutor, new materials)
Switching between SAT and ACT to see which fits better
Taking a brief break to reset

Continue SAT/ACT prep

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

February Focus Areas

Study Schedule

Resources

If Scores Have Plateaued

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Continue SAT/ACT prep

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

February Focus Areas

Study Schedule

Resources

If Scores Have Plateaued

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks