Years 7β9 π― Explore & Discover Explore academic interests Develop study habits Join extracurricular activities Discover strengths & passions Read beyond the classroom Excellent time to begin
Year 10 π Build Your Foundation Select senior subjects Strengthen academics Develop leadership Summer schools Competitions & enrichment Recommended
Year 11 π Develop Your Profile University research SAT / ACT planning AP subjects (if applicable) Meaningful extracurriculars Build your narrative Ideal time to begin
Year 12: Jan β Apr πΊοΈ Build Your Strategy Create university list Final SAT opportunities Review admissions requirements Strengthen activities Application planning
Year 12: May βοΈ Begin Applications Recommendation letters Essay brainstorming Activity list Create Common App Timeline planning
Year 12: Jun β Oct π Application Development Essay writing Supplemental essays UCAS applications Admissions tests Early applications
Year 12: Nov β Jan π€ Submit Applications Regular Decision Interviews Track applications University follow-up
Jan β Mar π Offers & Decisions Receive offers Scholarships Compare universities Accept your place
Apr - Sep π Begin Your Journey Visa & accommodation Travel preparation Orientation Start university