New Year’s is a time for resolutions and reorganization. If you’re the parent of a high school freshman or sophomore, or particularly if you’re the parent of a junior, now is the time to understand and start implementing the college timeline.
There is no need to be intimidated. With proper planning and execution, you have plenty of time to research and visit colleges and complete the applications.
If you anticipate that your child will be applying to any of the more selective colleges and universities, the earlier you initiate the process, the better.