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.

Submit junior course requests - Sophomore Year College Admission

Overview

It's time to submit your course requests for junior year! Make sure you're selecting the right courses for your goals.

Before Submitting

Confirm Your Choices

Have you met with your counselor?
Do your selections match your discussion?
Are prerequisites satisfied?

Check A-G Progress

Will your selections complete:

At least 11 A-G courses by end of junior year?
All remaining requirements?

Balance Check

Is this course load manageable?
Have you planned for activities and other commitments?
Does this align with your goals?

The Request Process

What to Submit

First-choice courses
Alternate courses (in case first choices are full)
Any special requests or notes

Common Requirements

Parent/guardian signature
Counselor approval
Sometimes teacher recommendations for honors/AP

After Submitting

Keep a copy of your requests
Note any wait-listed courses
Follow up if you don't get your first choices
Be prepared to advocate for yourself if needed

If Changes Are Needed Later

Schools usually have a window at the start of the year to make schedule changes. Ask your counselor about the process.

Overview

It's time to submit your course requests for junior year! Make sure you're selecting the right courses for your goals.

Before Submitting

Confirm Your Choices

Have you met with your counselor?
Do your selections match your discussion?
Are prerequisites satisfied?

Check A-G Progress

Will your selections complete:

At least 11 A-G courses by end of junior year?
All remaining requirements?

Balance Check

Is this course load manageable?
Have you planned for activities and other commitments?
Does this align with your goals?

The Request Process

What to Submit

First-choice courses
Alternate courses (in case first choices are full)
Any special requests or notes

Common Requirements

Parent/guardian signature
Counselor approval
Sometimes teacher recommendations for honors/AP

After Submitting

Keep a copy of your requests
Note any wait-listed courses
Follow up if you don't get your first choices
Be prepared to advocate for yourself if needed

If Changes Are Needed Later

Schools usually have a window at the start of the year to make schedule changes. Ask your counselor about the process.

Submit junior course requests

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Before Submitting

Confirm Your Choices

Check A-G Progress

Balance Check

The Request Process

What to Submit

Common Requirements

After Submitting

If Changes Are Needed Later

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Submit junior course requests

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Before Submitting

Confirm Your Choices

Check A-G Progress

Balance Check

The Request Process

What to Submit

Common Requirements

After Submitting

If Changes Are Needed Later

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks