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