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.

Get essay feedback - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

Fresh eyes make essays stronger! Here's how to get useful feedback on your drafts.

Who to Ask (2-3 Readers)

English teacher: Writing quality, clarity, grammar
School counselor: College application perspective
Parent or trusted adult: Authenticity, whether it sounds like you
Peer who knows you: Does this capture who you really are?

How to Get Useful Feedback

Share with 2-3 readers (more gets confusing)
Ask specific questions:
- "Does this sound like me?"
- "Is the main point clear?"
- "Does the ending feel complete?"
- "What parts are confusing?"
Give readers a few days to respond thoughtfully

What to Do With Feedback

Look for patterns - if multiple readers flag the same issue, address it
Trust feedback about clarity and flow
Be cautious about changes that alter your voice
You're the author - take suggestions that improve your essay, skip those that don't

What's Acceptable vs. Not

Acceptable: Grammar corrections, clarity suggestions, questions that prompt deeper thinking

Not acceptable: Someone writing sentences for you, changes that make it sound unlike you

Overview

Fresh eyes make essays stronger! Here's how to get useful feedback on your drafts.

Who to Ask (2-3 Readers)

English teacher: Writing quality, clarity, grammar
School counselor: College application perspective
Parent or trusted adult: Authenticity, whether it sounds like you
Peer who knows you: Does this capture who you really are?

How to Get Useful Feedback

Share with 2-3 readers (more gets confusing)
Ask specific questions:
- "Does this sound like me?"
- "Is the main point clear?"
- "Does the ending feel complete?"
- "What parts are confusing?"
Give readers a few days to respond thoughtfully

What to Do With Feedback

Look for patterns - if multiple readers flag the same issue, address it
Trust feedback about clarity and flow
Be cautious about changes that alter your voice
You're the author - take suggestions that improve your essay, skip those that don't

What's Acceptable vs. Not

Acceptable: Grammar corrections, clarity suggestions, questions that prompt deeper thinking

Not acceptable: Someone writing sentences for you, changes that make it sound unlike you

Get essay feedback

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Who to Ask (2-3 Readers)

How to Get Useful Feedback

What to Do With Feedback

What's Acceptable vs. Not

Task Details

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Get essay feedback

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Who to Ask (2-3 Readers)

How to Get Useful Feedback

What to Do With Feedback

What's Acceptable vs. Not

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks