04 Jul Road Map for July: Class of 2026
Class of 2026— work sessions @ space? July 19-20? Or during week?
** add webinar dates (GS & 1-on-1)
Rising seniors, summer is the perfect time to get a head start on your college applications—and trust me, your fall self will thank you for it! With school out and your schedule a little lighter, now is the ideal moment to tackle your personal statement and any supplemental essays. The earlier you begin, the better your writing will be—and the less stress you’ll have once the busy fall semester arrives. (free app weeks?)
The Common App has announced that it will be offline from July 28–31 and reopen August 1. with updated prompts and college sections. Continue working on the basic information sections, and being thoughtful about presenting your activities. You should also be drafting essays in a separate document to paste in later. It will also have a refresh to update “look and feel” but indo stays
Finally, if you’re planning another SAT or ACT attempt this fall, get those test dates booked now. Taking action this summer will make your senior year less hectic—and much more successful.
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https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2025/06/25/ed-department-announces-fafsa-changes-oct-1-launch-date
The Common App has announced its annual rollover will start with a platform shutdown at 5 pm on July 28. I like my students to have all the “common” parts of the Common App in good shape when that happens, meaning the parts of the application that will go to every college. This includes the Profile, Family, Education, Testing and Activities sections, as well as the personal essay and any other writing, such as an explanation of a change in schools or items in the Additional Information section. That section will have some updates when the new application cycle opens on August 1; click here for details. Students applying to colleges that are not on the Common App, such as the University of California campuses, may also want to get started on those applications and writing in the next few weeks as well.