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College Admissions Timeline

September

Determine the application and deadline requirements for your schools

Choose your 4+ reach, target, and safety schools

Start your applications, including your essays

October

Request letters of recommendation from two (2) teachers

Take any October tests that are needed and have the score reports sent to your schools

Complete the FAFSA

Complete the CSS Profile if
required by any of your schools

Work on your applications. Some schools have deadlines as early as late October!

November

Work on your applications!

Complete and submit a Transcript
Request Form in order for each school to receive an official transcript

December

Submit your applications!

January

Apply to scholarships!

Submit any remaining completed
college applications

March/April

Weigh all the factors and use your judgment to choose the college that will be your best fit—academically, socially, and financially

Colleges will let you know about their offers of admission and financial aid rewards