The College Prep Timeline That Actually Works for Real Families
- Melanie Haniph
- Aug 17
- 1 min read
Believe it or not, back-to-school season is a natural checkpoint in the college prep timeline, and a very valuable one. As your child settles into a new grade and routine, it’s a great time to start thinking about building a custom college plan that prepares them for a prosperous future.
In my latest Medium post, I walk through a year-by-year college planning timeline you can adapt to your child and family. It features a rich mix of practical tips for parents who want to support their child’s college admissions journey—starting as early as 9th grade. Highlights include:
Why community service and impactful extracurriculars are critical to the college planning timeline, even for 9th graders
How to stay involved in your child’s high school class selections and make sure they have enough course rigor in their schedule
High-impact college admissions alternatives to expensive consultants
If you’re ready to take action, explore our college planning Resource Toolkit, learn about our complete 4-year video roadmap, and grab some freebies to make the college planning process more manageable.
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