🎓 College Application Timeline/Blue print
September
- Register for SAT/ACT
- Start personal essay
- Request recommendation letters
October
- Start applications (CUNY/SUNY/Common App)
- Attend college fairs
- Begin FAFSA
November
- Submit Early Decision/Action
- Take SAT
- Apply for scholarships
December
- Complete FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Finish applications
- Track portals
January
- Submit missing documents
- Apply for scholarships
- Meet counselor
February
- Check emails regularly
- Apply for housing
- Review financial aid
March
- Track acceptances
- Continue scholarships
April
- Compare financial aid
- Attend accepted student days
- Narrow choices
May
- Commit to a college
- Submit deposit
June–July
- Submit final documents
- Attend orientation
- Register for classes