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 spring SAT - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

Spring SAT dates are the most important testing window for juniors. Registering early ensures you get your preferred test center!

Key SAT Dates

| Date | Registration Deadline | Late Deadline | |------|----------------------|---------------| | March 14, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 | | May 2, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | April 21, 2026 | | June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |

ACT Alternative Dates

February 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
June 13, 2026

Registration Steps

Go to mysat.collegeboard.org (SAT) or my.act.org (ACT)
Create account if needed
Select your test date
Choose test center (popular ones fill quickly!)
Pay $68 or use fee waiver
Print admission ticket

Why Register Now?

Popular test centers fill up. Registering early ensures you test close to home, which reduces stress on test day!

Overview

Spring SAT dates are the most important testing window for juniors. Registering early ensures you get your preferred test center!

Key SAT Dates

ACT Alternative Dates

February 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
June 13, 2026

Registration Steps

Go to mysat.collegeboard.org (SAT) or my.act.org (ACT)
Create account if needed
Select your test date
Choose test center (popular ones fill quickly!)
Pay $68 or use fee waiver
Print admission ticket

Why Register Now?

Popular test centers fill up. Registering early ensures you test close to home, which reduces stress on test day!

Register for spring SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key SAT Dates

ACT Alternative Dates

Registration Steps

Why Register Now?

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Register for spring SAT

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key SAT Dates

ACT Alternative Dates

Registration Steps

Why Register Now?

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks