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.

Critical semester finish - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

First semester junior grades are the last complete semester included in your application AND counted in your UC/CSU GPA. Finish strong - you're almost there!

Final Week Priorities

Calculate your current grades and what you need on finals
Focus extra study time on classes near grade thresholds (B+ to A-, B to B+)
Communicate with teachers about any last opportunities
Don't sacrifice important classes for less important ones

If a Grade Is Slipping

Schedule an immediate meeting with your teacher
Ask about extra credit, test corrections, or resubmissions
Consider tutoring for finals prep
Form study groups with motivated classmates

After Grades Post

Review your semester report card
Calculate your cumulative GPA
Identify patterns: Which subjects need more attention?
What study habits worked? What didn't?

Self-Care Reminder

Get enough sleep, eat well, and take breaks. You perform better when you take care of yourself!

Overview

First semester junior grades are the last complete semester included in your application AND counted in your UC/CSU GPA. Finish strong - you're almost there!

Final Week Priorities

Calculate your current grades and what you need on finals
Focus extra study time on classes near grade thresholds (B+ to A-, B to B+)
Communicate with teachers about any last opportunities
Don't sacrifice important classes for less important ones

If a Grade Is Slipping

Schedule an immediate meeting with your teacher
Ask about extra credit, test corrections, or resubmissions
Consider tutoring for finals prep
Form study groups with motivated classmates

After Grades Post

Review your semester report card
Calculate your cumulative GPA
Identify patterns: Which subjects need more attention?
What study habits worked? What didn't?

Self-Care Reminder

Get enough sleep, eat well, and take breaks. You perform better when you take care of yourself!

Critical semester finish

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Final Week Priorities

If a Grade Is Slipping

After Grades Post

Self-Care Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Critical semester finish

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Final Week Priorities

If a Grade Is Slipping

After Grades Post

Self-Care Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks