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.

UC Application opens - Junior Year College Admission

Overview

The UC Application opens August 1! You can start filling out sections, though you can't submit until October 1.

Getting Started

Create account at apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
Complete "About You" section (demographics, citizenship)
Start "Academic History" (schools, courses, grades)
Begin "Activities & Awards" section

UC Activities Section (More Space!)

20 activities/awards/experiences allowed
350 characters each (more than double Common App!)
Categories: Award/honor, Educational program, Work experience, Volunteer, Extracurricular, Other coursework

Personal Insight Questions

Add your 4 PIQ drafts
Maximum 350 words each
You should have drafts ready from July

Timeline

August: Fill in profile, academic history, activities
September: Polish PIQs, review all sections
October 1: Submission opens
November 30 at 11:59 PM PT: Deadline for all 9 campuses

Cost

$70 per campus ($80 international). Fee waivers cover up to 4 campuses.

Exciting Reminder

One application covers all 9 UCs!

Overview

The UC Application opens August 1! You can start filling out sections, though you can't submit until October 1.

Getting Started

Create account at apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
Complete "About You" section (demographics, citizenship)
Start "Academic History" (schools, courses, grades)
Begin "Activities & Awards" section

UC Activities Section (More Space!)

20 activities/awards/experiences allowed
350 characters each (more than double Common App!)
Categories: Award/honor, Educational program, Work experience, Volunteer, Extracurricular, Other coursework

Personal Insight Questions

Add your 4 PIQ drafts
Maximum 350 words each
You should have drafts ready from July

Timeline

August: Fill in profile, academic history, activities
September: Polish PIQs, review all sections
October 1: Submission opens
November 30 at 11:59 PM PT: Deadline for all 9 campuses

Cost

$70 per campus ($80 international). Fee waivers cover up to 4 campuses.

Exciting Reminder

One application covers all 9 UCs!

UC Application opens

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Getting Started

UC Activities Section (More Space!)

Personal Insight Questions

Timeline

Cost

Exciting Reminder

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

UC Application opens

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Getting Started

UC Activities Section (More Space!)

Personal Insight Questions

Timeline

Cost

Exciting Reminder

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks