College Prep Center

Everything you need to get into your dream college

SAT Score

1280

Tasks Done

15/28

Scholarships

$25K+

Essays

1 Draft

Freshman Year

Building Your Foundation

Progress

5/5

Key Tasks

Focus on getting good grades in core subjects

Explore different extracurricular activities

Start building relationships with teachers

Begin community service or volunteer work

Create a file to track achievements and activities

Resources

Study Skills Guide Extracurricular Ideas

Sophomore Year

Exploring Opportunities

Progress

4/5

Key Tasks

Take the PSAT for practice

Continue building extracurriculars - aim for leadership roles

Research potential college majors and careers

Start visiting local college campuses

Consider taking AP or honors courses

Resources

PSAT Prep Guide College Major Explorer

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Junior Year

Critical Planning Year

Progress

1/7

Key Tasks

Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October

Take SAT or ACT (ideally spring of junior year)

Research and visit colleges

Start working on college essays

Request letters of recommendation

Research and apply for scholarships

Take SAT Subject Tests if required

Resources

SAT Prep Course Essay Writing Workshop Scholarship Guide

Senior Year

Application Season

Progress

0/6

Key Tasks

Finalize college list (safety, match, reach)

Complete and submit applications

Apply for financial aid (FAFSA opens Oct 1)

Keep grades up - colleges check senior year!

Compare offers and make your decision

Send enrollment deposit by May 1

Resources

Application Checklist Financial Aid Guide Decision Making Framework

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