Admissions has a rhythm. This four-page roadmap walks you through it season by season, so you know what's coming before it arrives.
Spring (January–May) — Understand Before You Act. Student assessment, defining best fit, starting test prep, and beginning school research and tours. The foundational work that makes everything after it easier.
Summer & Fall (June–October) — Execute With a Clear Target. Finalizing the school list, completing applications, writing essays, registering for standardized tests, and preparing for interviews. Includes an honest look at how long essay writing actually takes when you're facing a dozen prompts across multiple schools.
Winter (November–February) — Show Up Ready. Interviews, submissions, decisions, and responses — a phase that should be about execution, not cramming.
Families most often underestimate how much time and energy a season of applications requires, especially when applying to multiple schools. This guide lays out every step so you can plan ahead rather than react.