WHY THIS TIMELINE IS IMPORTANT
When it comes to college admissions, goal setting and organization are vital for success. It should come as no surprise that as students get older, their classes become more challenging and their schedules more intense. When you add the ideas of ACT prep, campus tours, college research, and application essays to the load, many students become highly anxious in their last two years of high school. Use these timelines to help Juniors and Seniors avoid the stress of planning for the future.
COLLEGE PREP TIMELINE: JUNIOR YEAR
Don’t make the mistake of thinking college preparation is for your senior year of high school. This idea gets many seniors into the stressful situation of having to cram several years worth of effort into four to six months. Big mistake. In fact, it is never too early to plan for the college admissions process. Use this guide to help organize your junior year into clear, manageable tasks. Staying ahead of the senior rush will allow you to spread the process out over a longer period of time and avoid the stress many seniors have to endure. Plan now, so you can play later.
COLLEGE PREP TIMELINE: SENIOR YEAR
Your senior year will be jam packed with ceremonies, traditions, and special events. Don’t let stress and disorganization keep you from enjoying your last year at home. Use this College Prep Timeline to plan ahead for application deadlines, recommendation letter requests, and last minute tweaks to your resume. If you are applying to more than a few colleges, you will also need to schedule time to create portals for each one and manage additional information requested through each portal. Use this timeline to set reminders now, and you will thank yourself later.
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