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 PSAT 10 - Sophomore Year College Admission

Overview

The PSAT 10 is designed specifically for sophomores and serves as excellent practice for the PSAT/NMSQT you'll take junior year. This is a low-stakes opportunity to get comfortable with standardized testing!

Key Details

Testing window: Your school will administer it during October
Duration: About 2 hours 45 minutes
Score range: 320-1520 (same as SAT)
Cost: Usually covered by your school

Important Note

Unlike the PSAT/NMSQT in junior year, the PSAT 10 does not qualify you for National Merit Scholarship. Think of it as a valuable practice round!

What It Measures

Reading comprehension and analysis
Writing and language skills
Math (with and without calculator)

How to Prepare

Take a practice test at Khan Academy
Get a good night's sleep before the test
Eat a healthy breakfast
Bring pencils and an approved calculator

After the Test

Your score report (available 4-6 weeks later) will show your strengths and areas for improvement - use this to guide your test prep strategy!

Overview

Key Details

Testing window: Your school will administer it during October
Duration: About 2 hours 45 minutes
Score range: 320-1520 (same as SAT)
Cost: Usually covered by your school

Important Note

Unlike the PSAT/NMSQT in junior year, the PSAT 10 does not qualify you for National Merit Scholarship. Think of it as a valuable practice round!

What It Measures

Reading comprehension and analysis
Writing and language skills
Math (with and without calculator)

How to Prepare

Take a practice test at Khan Academy
Get a good night's sleep before the test
Eat a healthy breakfast
Bring pencils and an approved calculator

After the Test

Your score report (available 4-6 weeks later) will show your strengths and areas for improvement - use this to guide your test prep strategy!

Take PSAT 10

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key Details

Important Note

What It Measures

How to Prepare

After the Test

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks

Take PSAT 10

Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Key Details

Important Note

What It Measures

How to Prepare

After the Test

Helpful Resources

Task Details

Track Your Progress

Related Tasks