College Application Timeline: Checklist

The college process is a marathon, not a sprint. Here’s a streamlined timeline to help you stay on track — with ways Seven Points Prep can support you along the way.

Junior Year

  • Over the Year:

    • Keep grades strong → SPP Learning Lounge

    • Complete Spanish 3 / core classes → SPP Private Tutoring

    • Build activities & volunteer work → SPP Activities List Curation Workshop

  • August: Start SAT/ACT prep → SPP Group or 1:1 Test Prep

  • Sept–Dec: Take SAT/ACT 1–3 times

  • Jan: Study for finals → SPP Final Review Sessions

  • Feb–Apr: Build & refine college list

  • May: Prep for AP Exams → SPP AP Review Sessions

  • June: Begin early college app work

Senior Year

  • June–July: Write personal statement → Personal Statement Launch Workshop

  • Finalize college list

  • August: Open Common App & start supplements

  • Sept–Oct: Finalize apps + FAFSA opens Oct 1

  • Nov: Submit applications 🎉

  • Dec–Mar: Stay focused → SPP Learning Lounge | Watch for acceptances

  • May: Choose college by May 1 | Take AP exams → SPP AP Review Sessions

  • June–Aug: FAFSA deadline June 30 | Transition smoothly → SPP College Success Program

 

By pacing yourself and leaning on expert support, you’ll head into senior year confident and prepared.

Book a 15-minute consult or learn more about SPP’s College Admissions Counseling to start your college journey today!