August 24 Fix your mindset: Make sure you know what major you will apply for and figure Medium
out how you want to portray yourself to universities
August 31 Decide which universities you will be applying to (target, reach, safety) Medium
August 31 Collect priority information about these universities and organize the Hard
information into a document titled “University Info List”
August 31 Fill out the Common App and all the detailed questions there Medium
August 31 Fill out the CSS Profile and all the financial information (take note of the Hard
questions you don’t have answers for, then ask your parents for this info later)
August 31 Collect all financial documents required by the universities (do it now so you Medium
don’t need to worry about it when you return to school)
- Income Statement (for both parents)
- Tax Statement (for both parents)
- Bank Statment (for both parents)
- House Registration Paper
- Car Registration Paper
September 7 Observe essay topics from these universities and begin writing your first Hard
essay drafts
September 7 Update your “University Info List” (mentioned aboved) with information about Easy
university webinars or livestreams
September 14 Contact university students if you have any questions about their student life Medium
(do this in September before students & professors get busy)
September 14 Contact university professors if you have any questions about their curriculum Medium
(do this in September before students & professors get busy)
September 23 Collect all academic documents required by the universities (do it during the Hard
first week of school before the teachers get busy)
- Transcript (have it translated)
- Counselor Recommendation Letter
- Teacher Recommendation Letters
September 25 Create an account for your “College Counselor” on Common App and fill out Medium
all details about your school curriculum
September 30 Finish your first drafts from essays from Early Action & Early Decision Very Hard
universities
September 30 Send your first drafts to people who are able to proofread your work (fellow Medium
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