入学前的时间规划:

May:

•  Sit for the SAT I and AP Exams.

June:

• Sit for the SAT IIs (Note:  For many of the most selective colleges, 2 or 3 SAT II exams are required).
• Start taking notes on possible Personal Statement topics.
• Start compiling a list of potential colleges you would like to apply to.

July:

•  Produce the first draft of the personal statement.

August:

• Continue to revise the personal statement (the personal statement should be close to its final product by this time).
• Approach teachers for recommendations.

September:

• Finalize the list of your final 8-10 universities.
• If possible, visit the universities and meet with representatives from these universities.
• Retrieve recommendation letters from teachers and complete early decision applications.

Oct-Nov:

• Sit for SAT I again if necessary.
• Submit early decision applications (deadlines are usually late October or early November).
• Retrieve recommendation letters from teachers and complete regular decision applications.

Dec:

•   Sit for SAT II exams if necessary.

Jan 1/15, Feb 1:

•  Deadline for most college regular applications.

April:

•  Universities will notify students of their acceptance during this period.
•  Begin deciding on which schools you want to attend.

May:

• Reply dates for most universities are usually set during this period. 
• Once you choose a university, a deposit will have to be made to secure your spot.