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.

Take AP Exams - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

AP exam time! You've prepared for this. Trust yourself and your knowledge.

Exam Dates

May 4-15, 2026 (exact schedule varies by subject - check AP Classroom)

What to Bring

✅ Pencils (#2)
✅ Pens (black or dark blue ink for free-response)
✅ Photo ID (usually not required, but check)
✅ Calculator (for permitted exams - check list)
✅ Watch for time management
✅ Water and snacks (for breaks)

Day-Of Tips

Get 8+ hours of sleep the night before
Eat a nutritious breakfast
Arrive early
Use the bathroom before starting
Pace yourself - don't linger on hard questions
Answer every multiple choice (no guessing penalty!)
For free response: outline first, address all parts

Score Reporting

Scores release early July
Designate one free score report before June 20
Additional reports cost $15 each
You can cancel or withhold specific scores

Overview

AP exam time! You've prepared for this. Trust yourself and your knowledge.

Exam Dates

May 4-15, 2026 (exact schedule varies by subject - check AP Classroom)

What to Bring

✅ Pencils (#2)
✅ Pens (black or dark blue ink for free-response)
✅ Photo ID (usually not required, but check)
✅ Calculator (for permitted exams - check list)
✅ Watch for time management
✅ Water and snacks (for breaks)

Day-Of Tips

Get 8+ hours of sleep the night before
Eat a nutritious breakfast
Arrive early
Use the bathroom before starting
Pace yourself - don't linger on hard questions
Answer every multiple choice (no guessing penalty!)
For free response: outline first, address all parts

Score Reporting

Scores release early July
Designate one free score report before June 20
Additional reports cost $15 each
You can cancel or withhold specific scores

Take AP Exams

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Exam Dates

What to Bring

Day-Of Tips

Score Reporting

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Take AP Exams

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Exam Dates

What to Bring

Day-Of Tips

Score Reporting

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks