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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Starting early gives you time to study and feel confident when test day rolls around! Explore as many colleges as possible. Submit your early decision application if that’s the route you’ve chosen.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

Great College Advice

10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Attend local college fairs and visit nearby campuses to get a feel for different environments.

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2025 Timeline for Almost Rising Juniors and Seniors

Admissions Mom

COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS: If a college comes to your town or close to your town or school, go listen. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! WRITE: I know you hear so much about the Terrifying College Essay. Even the most timid of writers begin to like writing the college essay and experiencing the soul searching.

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What is Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions and Do You Need to Show it?

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Use this email to sign up for college tours and information sessions so that colleges can easily track your interest. It is also a good idea to use this email address for signing up for standardized tests so you have everything in one place. Stop by the college booth at a college fair.

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A Guide To Colleges Admission

AdmissionSight

Students should also research the admission requirements for each school, such as standardized test scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. Take standardized tests seriously: Prepare well for standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, and aim to score as high as possible.

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When and How to Demonstrate Interest: Spring, Summer and Fall Timeline:

Marks Education

But this is a general guide to what you might consider doing in the spring, summer, and fall before you apply: Spring You have many more important priorities in the spring: coursework, any standardized tests you might be prepping for, and, most crucially, enjoying junior year! essay that shows you really know the school.

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

College Essay Guy

Frequently asked questions about the college application process How have colleges responded to the growth in application numbers? Why has it gotten so much harder to get into selective colleges than in the past? Is it easier to get in early decision than regular decision? What can you do? What are "hooks"?