Your College Planning Timeline

<h2>Freshman Year (9th Grade)</h2>
<ul>
<li>Focus on building strong study habits</li>
<li>Get involved in extracurricular activities</li>
<li>Start building relationships with teachers</li>
<li>Begin exploring career interests</li>
</ul>

<h2>Sophomore Year (10th Grade)</h2>
<ul>
<li>Take challenging courses</li>
<li>Continue extracurricular involvement</li>
<li>Start researching colleges informally</li>
<li>Consider taking PSAT for practice</li>
</ul>

<h2>Junior Year (11th Grade)</h2>
<ul>
<li>Take SAT/ACT in spring</li>
<li>Begin serious college research</li>
<li>Visit colleges if possible</li>
<li>Meet with school counselor</li>
<li>Start building your college list</li>
</ul>

<h2>Senior Year (12th Grade)</h2>
<ul>
<li>Finalize college list by September</li>
<li>Complete applications by deadlines</li>
<li>Submit FAFSA in October</li>
<li>Apply for scholarships</li>
<li>Make your final decision by May 1</li>
</ul>