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List of Colleges, the Key to College Planning Timelines

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When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there are a million things to think about, but don't worry. Whether you're a student or parent, the following college planning timelines will keep you on track and in the know throughout high school. Helpful, step-by-step tips cover everything from taking the right classes, making a list of colleges, to filling out college forms and applications on time!

Timelines for students: Making a list of colleges and getting in

Ready...set...go! Get college planning advice for each year of high school.

 

Timelines for Parents: Help your child find colleges and get in

Get step-by-step planning tips to help your child prepare for college.

 

Starting a little late in the game? Play catch up by checking out the previous timelines first!

Remember, the goal here is getting into a college, so prepare a college list using the tools available: online college lists of the best schools, college finder tools, whatever is available. Creating and researching a list of colleges will be a tremendous help.

 

All College List Planning Info

Eleventh Grade: Research that List of Colleges

This year the college search process really gets going. The combined exploration of the past two years along with your child's testing should help refine the list...

Eleventh Grade: Make a List of Colleges

This is a key year in the college planning process because you’ll be taking standardized tests, narrowing down your list of colleges, and learning more about financial...

Ninth Grade: Help Your Child Make a List of Colleges

Your child's grades appear on official transcripts starting this year, so if you haven't already started doing so, it's time to take stock. If your child has particularly...

Ninth Grade: Not Too Early to Make a List of Colleges

At this stage in the game, you’re laying the foundation for your high school career. This is a time to establish your academic and extracurricular credentials. You...


Tenth Grade: Help Your Child with a List of Colleges

Tenth grade is a banner year for most kids. For the most part, the classes your child takes this year will determine the courses your child will be qualified to...

Tenth Grade: Continue with Your List of Colleges

For this year, you’ll want to stay on track with your high school classes and activities and begin to narrow down the plan for your future. Continue to find colleges...

Twelfth Grade: Research the List of Colleges and Apply

Once your child reaches senior year, the college search kicks up a notch and will sometimes feel like a full-time job — with all of the toil, tedium, and triumphs...

Twelfth Grade: Visit Schools on Your List of Colleges

Senior year is often an extremely busy time, with schoolwork, activities, and special events. Be sure to stay on track with the college admissions process. Get organized,...

Ask the Experts: College List Planning

Read actual questions from students about college list planning and see answers and advice from college planning and admissions experts

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