College planning guides

Straight answers to the questions every college-bound student and parent has — what to do, and when.

College Application Timeline: What to Do in 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grade
What to do each year of high school, month by month.
SAT & ACT Test Dates 2026–27 (with Registration Deadlines)
Every national test date and registration deadline for 2026–27.
Waitlisted or Deferred? Exactly What to Do Next
Step-by-step plans after a waitlist or deferral.
Transcripts, Counselor Letters & Mid-Year Reports: What Your High School Sends
What your counselor sends to colleges, and when to ask.
Summer Before College Checklist: Everything to Do Before Move-In
From your enrollment deposit to move-in day.
First Year of College Checklist: Deadlines and How to Keep Your Aid
Add/drop, advising, FAFSA renewal, and keeping your aid.

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