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.

Register for March SAT - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

March is the most important SAT date for juniors. Registering early ensures you get your preferred test center!

Test Date

March 14, 2026

Registration deadline: February 27, 2026
Late registration: March 3, 2026 (+$35 fee)

Why March Is Important

You'll have scores back by early April
Time to retake in May or June if needed
You'll be well-prepared after fall/winter prep
Ideal testing window for juniors

Registration Steps

Go to mysat.collegeboard.org
Sign in or create account
Select March 14, 2026
Choose your test center (popular ones fill quickly!)
Pay $68 or use fee waiver
Print admission ticket

What If You're Not Ready?

If practice scores are far below your target, consider waiting until May. However, having a baseline official score often helps guide your prep strategy, so taking March is usually worthwhile.

Accommodations

If you need extended time or other accommodations, submit your request through College Board SSD by early January.

Overview

March is the most important SAT date for juniors. Registering early ensures you get your preferred test center!

Test Date

March 14, 2026

Registration deadline: February 27, 2026
Late registration: March 3, 2026 (+$35 fee)

Why March Is Important

You'll have scores back by early April
Time to retake in May or June if needed
You'll be well-prepared after fall/winter prep
Ideal testing window for juniors

Registration Steps

Go to mysat.collegeboard.org
Sign in or create account
Select March 14, 2026
Choose your test center (popular ones fill quickly!)
Pay $68 or use fee waiver
Print admission ticket

What If You're Not Ready?

If practice scores are far below your target, consider waiting until May. However, having a baseline official score often helps guide your prep strategy, so taking March is usually worthwhile.

Accommodations

If you need extended time or other accommodations, submit your request through College Board SSD by early January.

Register for March SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Why March Is Important

Registration Steps

What If You're Not Ready?

Accommodations

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Register for March SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Why March Is Important

Registration Steps

What If You're Not Ready?

Accommodations

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks