{"id":1313,"date":"2017-12-11T19:11:54","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T19:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/college-planning-timelines\/"},"modified":"2021-06-10T13:41:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-10T19:41:49","slug":"college-planning-timelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/college-planning-timelines\/","title":{"rendered":"College Planning Timelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to college planning, it may seem like there are a million things to think about, but don&#8217;t worry. Whether you&#8217;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!<\/p>\n<h2>College planning timelines for students<\/h2>\n<p>Ready&#8230;set&#8230;go! Get college planning advice for each year of high school.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/9th-grade-college-planning-timeline\/\">Ninth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/10th-grade-college-planning-timeline\/\">Tenth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/11th-grade-college-planning-timeline\/\">Eleventh Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/12th-grade-college-planning-timeline\/\">Twelfth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>College planning timelines for parents<\/h2>\n<p>Get step-by-step planning tips to help your child prepare for college.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/9th-grade-help-your-child-prepare-for-college\/\">Ninth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/10th-grade-help-your-child-prepare-for-college\/\">Tenth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/11th-grade-help-your-child-prepare-for-college\/\">Eleventh Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/12th-grade-help-your-child-prepare-for-college\/\">Twelfth Grade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>College planning timeline for going back to college<\/h2>\n<p>Been out of the education game for a few years? Get a step-by-step roadmap for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-adult-learners-returning-to-school\/\">7 Tips for Adult Learners Returning to School<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/considerations-for-choosing-an-ms-vs-an-mba-program\/\">Considerations for Choosing an MS vs. an MBA Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-in-5-easy-steps\/\">Going Back to School as an Adult in 5 Easy Steps<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/micro-credential-programs-allow-adults-to-master-in-demand-skills-quickly\/\">Micro-credential Programs Allow Adults to Master In-demand Skills Quickly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/can-a-graduate-degree-help-me-make-a-career-transition\/\">Can a Graduate Degree Help Me Make a Career Transition?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/high-school-equivalency-exams-options-and-how-to-prepare-for-them\/\">High School Equivalency Exams Options and How to Prepare for Them<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a high school student or the parent of a high school student, don&#8217;t worry if you aren&#8217;t starting with the 9th-grade timeline. 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