Are You Ready for College Apps? 4 Things Seniors Should Do Now
From College Planning Simplified by Stephanie D'Souza
July 30, 2025 · 7 min · Season 6 · Episode 7
About this episode
Arielle discusses four essential tasks for rising seniors to prepare for college applications before the school year starts.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of College Planning Simplified, Arielle breaks down four key tasks every rising senior should tackle before senior year begins. From starting your Common App and building a strong activity list to brainstorming your personal statement and balancing your college list, she'll walk you through how starting early sets you up for a smoother, more confident application season. ✅ Actionable advice you can use today—so you’re not scrambling later.
Topics covered
- college applications
- senior year preparation
- Common App
- personal statement
- college list
Keywords
- college planning
- application season
- activity list
- early preparation
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Common App
Books & works: College Planning Simplified
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