By Now: September Checklist

It may be hard to believe, but summer has officially ended and the college admissions cycle is in full swing. Hopefully, you’ve started to make some headway on your applications, but exactly how far along should you be? Deadlines are deceptively far away at this point (even for all you early action/decision people), but it’s important to not fall behind. At the end of every month, our advice team will bring you the By Now feature, a handy list to keep you on track.

1. The Common App