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.

SAT December option - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

The December SAT is available if you feel ready! Here's how to decide if it's right for you.

Test Date

December 6, 2025

Registration deadline: November 21, 2025
Late registration: November 25, 2025 (+$35 fee)

Consider Taking It If...

You've been prepping since September and feel confident
You want scores back before winter break to plan spring testing
Your schedule is less hectic now than it will be in spring

Consider Skipping If...

You're still early in test prep
Finals week stress will affect your performance
You'd rather focus on grades right now

Score Release

Around December 20 - you'll know your results before the new year!

How to Use December Scores

Guide your spring preparation strategy
If you hit your target, you may only need one more attempt to confirm
If not, you have March, May, and June to improve

Superscoring Reminder

Most colleges take your highest section scores across all test dates, so a December attempt won't hurt you!

Overview

The December SAT is available if you feel ready! Here's how to decide if it's right for you.

Test Date

December 6, 2025

Registration deadline: November 21, 2025
Late registration: November 25, 2025 (+$35 fee)

Consider Taking It If...

You've been prepping since September and feel confident
You want scores back before winter break to plan spring testing
Your schedule is less hectic now than it will be in spring

Consider Skipping If...

You're still early in test prep
Finals week stress will affect your performance
You'd rather focus on grades right now

Score Release

Around December 20 - you'll know your results before the new year!

How to Use December Scores

Guide your spring preparation strategy
If you hit your target, you may only need one more attempt to confirm
If not, you have March, May, and June to improve

Superscoring Reminder

Most colleges take your highest section scores across all test dates, so a December attempt won't hurt you!

SAT December option

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider Taking It If...

Consider Skipping If...

Score Release

How to Use December Scores

Superscoring Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

SAT December option

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider Taking It If...

Consider Skipping If...

Score Release

How to Use December Scores

Superscoring Reminder

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks