08/20/2026
August is flying by! 🚀
Each month, we’re sharing checklists for each grade level to help students stay on track for college applications. By starting gradually and early, students can gain experiences to help build strong transcripts, resumes, and college applications 💪
Read more about your specific checklist items on our blog, “The College Prep Checklist: What to Focus on This August,” and stay tuned for our September checklist dropping in just a couple of weeks!
ID: A sequence of 4 slides, all with a blue background and white text. On slide 1 the text reads “College Prep Checklist: What to Focus on This August ➡️”. On slide 2 the text reads “Freshmen + Sophomores: Sign up for extracurriculars that interest you. Stay on top of schoolwork during your first week. Register for the October PSAT.” On slide 3 the text reads “Juniors: Start working on a college list. Update your resume. Register for the September ACT/SAT/CLT.” On slide 4 the text reads “Seniors: Refine your college list. Check application and financial aid deadlines. Finish writing your essay, update your resume, and start filling out applications. Register for a fall ACT/SAT/CLT.”