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 June SAT if needed - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

June is the last SAT opportunity before summer - a final chance to improve your score!

Test Date

June 6, 2026

Registration deadline: May 22, 2026
Late registration: May 26, 2026 (+$35 fee)

Consider This If...

Your March/May scores were below target
You want to improve your superscore
You haven't reached your goal yet

Quick Prep Focus

Review score reports from previous attempts
Focus ruthlessly on your weakest areas
Take 1-2 timed practice tests

After June SAT

Scores release mid-late June
Compare your best superscore to your ACT (if applicable)
Decide which results you'll submit to each school

Test-Optional Consideration

If you've taken multiple attempts without reaching your target, consider whether test-optional might be right for some schools on your list.

Overview

June is the last SAT opportunity before summer - a final chance to improve your score!

Test Date

June 6, 2026

Registration deadline: May 22, 2026
Late registration: May 26, 2026 (+$35 fee)

Consider This If...

Your March/May scores were below target
You want to improve your superscore
You haven't reached your goal yet

Quick Prep Focus

Review score reports from previous attempts
Focus ruthlessly on your weakest areas
Take 1-2 timed practice tests

After June SAT

Scores release mid-late June
Compare your best superscore to your ACT (if applicable)
Decide which results you'll submit to each school

Test-Optional Consideration

If you've taken multiple attempts without reaching your target, consider whether test-optional might be right for some schools on your list.

Take June SAT if needed

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider This If...

Quick Prep Focus

After June SAT

Test-Optional Consideration

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Take June SAT if needed

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Test Date

Consider This If...

Quick Prep Focus

After June SAT

Test-Optional Consideration

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks