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College Prep Timeline for Juniors

October 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

A step-by-step walkthrough of everything you and your student need to do to get ready for college, from now until the end of senior year. Stay on track and make sure your student’s high school career sets them up for college admission. These tips and more will keep your family on the same page and set your student up for success, ensuring you don’t miss any key activities and deadlines.

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What you'll learn:

Mapping out key milestones through junior and senior year.

Building a college list based on the four key factors.

Writing your Common Application personal statement & supplemental essays.

Deciding which schools to apply to while developing an application strategy that maximizes acceptance odds.

Creating a strategy for recommendation letters and building a strong resume.

Understanding and analyzing financial aid offers.

Meet the speaker:

Kevin Krebs

Founder and Managing Director

For over 20 years, HelloCollege Founder and Northwestern University graduate Kevin Krebs has mentored high school students to improve their college planning outcomes and maximize potential. His dynamic college planning workshops help thousands of families across the nation each year.