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Open listings arranged by deadline month for the next 12 months, with one thing to do each month.
Each month lists open opportunities whose deadline falls in that month and whose own text does not exclude your grade. Listings that name no grade are open to everyone, so they appear for every grade. The short line under each month is general planning advice, not a deadline.
Grade fit is read from each listing’s own wording (for example "juniors and seniors"). A listing with no grade mention is shown to all grades. Always confirm eligibility and the exact deadline on the official page.
This month: Visit campuses if possible; attend college fairs.
This month: List scholarships with senior-year deadlines; note requirements.
This month: Retake the SAT or ACT if needed; review grades.
This month: Plan SAT or ACT dates; look for free prep.
This month: Apply to summer programs; rising-senior deadlines are often near.
This month: Ask two teachers now to write recommendations next fall.
This month: Take the SAT or ACT; check fee waivers.
This month: Finish strong; junior grades matter most to colleges.
This month: Build a college list; note each school’s scholarships.
This month: Draft a personal essay; keep a copy of activities.
This month: Confirm recommenders; set up a scholarship tracking sheet.
This month: Take the PSAT/NMSQT; it can qualify for National Merit.