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  1. 9

    Grade 9

    Placeholder: Grade 9: what a student should focus on this year

    • Choose challenging classes
    • Keep your grades strong, they count from grade 9
    • Try 2 or 3 activities you care aboutGo
    • Start an activity log of your hours and achievements
    • Read for fun, it builds SAT reading skills
    • Take the Discover your major quizGo
  2. 10

    Grade 10

    Placeholder: Grade 10: what to focus on this year

    • Take a practice SATGo
    • Plan which APs to takeGo
    • Check which classes fit your majorGo
    • Go deeper in your favorite activitiesGo
    • Take on a leadership role
    • Look into summer programsGo
    • Start exploring colleges abroadGo
  3. 11

    Grade 11

    Placeholder: Grade 11: what to focus on this year (SAT, APs, starting the list)

    • Set a target SAT scoreGo
    • Take the SATGo
    • Retake the SAT if you're below your targetGo
    • Take APs that fit your majorGo
    • Check if your colleges need TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo
    • Start your college listGo
    • Research financial aid for international studentsGo
    • Ask two teachers for recommendation letters
    • Brainstorm your Common App essayGo
    • Do something meaningful the summer before grade 12
  4. 12

    Grade 12

    Placeholder: Grade 12: applications, aid forms, decisions

    • Finalize your college listGo
    • Write your Common App essayGo
    • Write your supplemental essaysGo
    • Confirm your teachers submitted their letters
    • Send your SAT scores to colleges
    • Submit the CSS Profile and other aid formsGo
    • Submit early applications (usually Nov 1 or Nov 15)
    • Submit regular applications (usually Jan 1 to Jan 15)
    • Compare offers and decide by May 1
    • Apply for your student visa after you commit