“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell
While college may seem like a year away, November is the time to file any early action applications and to focus on your regular applications before the busyness of the winter holidays.
November 2026
Seniors—
- File Early Decision/Early Action applications.
- Create college portals. Check them weekly.
- Check college websites for early scholarship deadlines.
- Work on remaining college applications.
- File FAFSA and CSS Profile, if applicable.
- Complete STARS (formerly SRAR), if applicable.
Underclassmen—
- Look for PSAT score release and review the report.
- Map out a plan for test prep with an advisor.
December 2026
Seniors—
- File any additional applications before deadlines.
- Schedule the Spring SAT or ACT testing dates.
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