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Planning overview
College planning, year by year
What typically happens from ninth grade to the May 1 decision, with the key dates for the class of 2027 (fall 2027 entry). Print it or save it as a PDF.
Glossary
College planning terms, in plain words
Early Decision, a–g requirements, PIQs, the CSS Profile, and other terms you will hear, each explained in a sentence or two.
Questions
Questions families ask
Who writes the essays, how involved parents are, how fees work, and what happens in the first conversation.
Next step
Start with a conversation.
Tell us where you are in the process and what you would like help understanding. We'll explain how we work and talk through whether our support fits your family.
In the first conversation
- What we do, and what we don't
- How the work would run for your student
- Our fee range and the next step
A short form. It takes about two minutes.