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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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Junior Year – Fall (September to November) Take the PSAT. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Plus, taking the PSAT puts you in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Program , which could help you earn some serious scholarship money for college.

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When Should High School Students Start Preparing for College? Timeline + Tips

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When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT. Getting an early start will help you feel comfortable and confident with the different testing formatsand thats going to make a huge difference as you continue preparing for college. Take the PSAT.

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Sensible Advice for Freshmen and Sophomores Targeting UT-Austin

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The PSAT isn’t especially important. It might help you decide whether to apply binding early decision somewhere. These can have some limited benefit, particularly if the student is considering to apply binding Early Decision. UT does not offer early decisions and doesn’t consider demonstrated interest.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

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Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. 12th Grade: Bringing It All Together Senior year focuses on completing and submitting applications while maintaining academic performance: Early Planning : Begin application work summer before senior year. Quality of involvement matters more than quantity.

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Digital SAT or Enhanced ACT? Your Questions Answered

Top Tier Admissions

In senior year, the October dates are the last ones for consideration in Early Action or Early Decision 1. The December dates are the final ones for consideration in Early Decision 2 and the Regular Decision rounds. Students usually take the exam for the first time in the fall or spring of their junior year.

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2025 Timeline for Almost Rising Juniors and Seniors

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TESTING PRACTICE AND PREP FOR THE PSAT: You take it in October, and it helps you qualify for National Merit if you score high enough. Senior Fall All of the above… plus: Finish up any college visits (or virtual visits) especially for EARLY DECISION POSSIBILITIES. It really doesnt matter what it is. Heres a post about that.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not obligated to enroll if accepted. Most EA plans allow students to apply EA or ED to other colleges, though there are exceptions (see Restricted/Single Choice Early Action below). Some colleges offer a second round of ED, called ED2.