Why Junior Year Is One of the Best Times to Start College Planning
Junior year is one of the most influential phases of the college planning journey—and it’s where most families either gain an edge or fall behind. While applications aren’t due until senior year, colleges evaluate students based on decisions made long before that point.
Here’s why junior year is the sweet spot for serious planning:
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Colleges begin evaluating academic performance, extracurriculars, and leadership
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You have enough time to adjust course loads, test prep, and class choices
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Merit aid and scholarship criteria are often based on junior year records
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Financial positioning can still be improved before FAFSA filing deadlines
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Campus visits and college list creation are best done now—not later
Families that wait risk scrambling at the last minute, missing application deadlines, overpaying, and defaulting to the most expensive options. With the right guidance during junior year, you can maximize aid, reduce stress, and ensure your child has real choices when decision time arrives.
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