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.

Prepare brag sheet - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

A brag sheet helps your recommenders write detailed, compelling letters. Think of it as giving them the raw materials to advocate for you!

What to Include

Basic Information

Full name, grade, email, parent contact
GPA, class rank (if available), test scores
List of colleges and intended major(s)

Academic Highlights

Favorite classes and why
Intellectual interests and curiosities
Academic accomplishments

Activities & Leadership

All activities with roles and achievements
Use your activities tracking document!

Work & Volunteer Experience

Jobs, internships, service roles

Personal Qualities

5 adjectives that describe you
Something the teacher might not know about you

Class-Specific

What you enjoyed most in their class
Specific projects or discussions you remember
Growth you experienced

Format Tips

1-2 pages maximum
Organized with clear headings
Easy to scan quickly

When to Use

Provide this to your recommenders when you formally ask for letters (March/April).

Overview

A brag sheet helps your recommenders write detailed, compelling letters. Think of it as giving them the raw materials to advocate for you!

What to Include

Basic Information

Full name, grade, email, parent contact
GPA, class rank (if available), test scores
List of colleges and intended major(s)

Academic Highlights

Favorite classes and why
Intellectual interests and curiosities
Academic accomplishments

Activities & Leadership

All activities with roles and achievements
Use your activities tracking document!

Work & Volunteer Experience

Jobs, internships, service roles

Personal Qualities

5 adjectives that describe you
Something the teacher might not know about you

Class-Specific

What you enjoyed most in their class
Specific projects or discussions you remember
Growth you experienced

Format Tips

1-2 pages maximum
Organized with clear headings
Easy to scan quickly

When to Use

Provide this to your recommenders when you formally ask for letters (March/April).

Prepare brag sheet

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

What to Include

Basic Information

Academic Highlights

Activities & Leadership

Work & Volunteer Experience

Personal Qualities

Class-Specific

Format Tips

When to Use

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Prepare brag sheet

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

What to Include

Basic Information

Academic Highlights

Activities & Leadership

Work & Volunteer Experience

Personal Qualities

Class-Specific

Format Tips

When to Use

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks