College Application & Counseling Timeline
The Princeton Review has a junior/senior year timeline that shows you what you need to do and when to attend your dream college (and how your college counselor can help).
The Princeton Review college counselors can help you come up with your best admissions strategy, but they also make sure you stay on track. After all, juniors and seniors are juggling applying to colleges in addition to their regular classes and extracurriculars.
Junior Year
FALL
Take the PSAT. Prepare to take the SAT and/or ACT. Talk with a college counselor about what you want out of your college experience.
WINTER
Take the SAT / ACT. Begin creating a list of colleges based on what’s important to you in terms of academics, campus culture, and financial aid. Work with your college counselor to narrow down the list.
SPRING
Continue drafting your list of dream, match, and safety schools with your college counselor. Begin visiting campuses. Work with your college counselor to build your college application strategy. Request letters of recommendation before school lets out!
SUMMER
Continue visiting schools, so you can finalize your college list. Should you retake the SAT or ACT? Brainstorm topics with your college counselor, and begin drafting your application essays. Start applying for scholarships.
Senior Year
FALL
WINTER
Applications for regular decision are due in January! Review your essay and application with your college counselor to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward. Accepted Early Decision? Hurray! Withdraw your regular decision applications. Complete and submit the FAFSA.
SPRING
Acceptance letters mailed out. Celebrate your acceptances with your college counselor, and make your final decision.
SUMMER
Enjoy the summer and prepare for college!
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