Senior Timeline Ep. 59

In episode 59 of the podcast "Don't Chuck It Up," host Chuck provides a comprehensive timeline for high school seniors and their parents on navigating the college application process for admissions, scholarships, and financial aid. The episode emphasizes that applying to college is a marathon, not a sprint, and encourages students to start finalizing their list of colleges in the fall. Chuck explains the difference between colleges with specific deadlines and those with rolling admissions, noting that many private and public flagship universities have deadlines in November or later, with some southern colleges having deadlines as early as October 15. The podcast also covers the importance of the FAFSA, which can be started as early as October 1st, and advises parents to complete it by November 1st. Additionally, the episode explains that a student's admission application often doubles as their scholarship application for many colleges, while others may require a separate application later. Finally, Chuck outlines the post-submission timeline, from the review process in the winter to the release of decisions and financial aid awards in the spring, reminding students that they have until at least May 1st to make a final decision.