When should I start applying for colleges?

drusba
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:11:52 +0000

When you start looking at possibilities is at least as early as junior year because you need to do some planning to assure you have what is needed by the colleges you may apply to when it comes time to apply. Testing is an example. Some colleges require SAT IIs, many do not. If you plan to apply to one that does, you need to start figuring out when you are going to take those tests so they can be timely submitted when you do apply.

As to actually applying, most don’t start taking applications until Sep or Oct of your senior year. However, there are a number that start taking applications earlier than that (even as early as June after your junior year). You need to check particular colleges you might apply to.