Just starting-Advice

[Anonymous]

Advice really should be tailored to individual situations. While much is likely to change from one's freshman year to junior year, starting early yields more knowledge that can help to refine one's target list of schools.

Geography is important. If considering schools in different areas of the country, then one should start early with visiting schools.

If you have the time, money, and interests, then it is not too early unless it creates unnecessary anxiety on the family & applicant. My opinion is that preparing early can reduce anxiety while encouraging the student to do well academically.


In short, there is no one size fits all with respect to the college admissions journey.

[Anonymous]

Another consideration is that many students plan a full summer after their junior year of high school so time for traveling to see schools may be severely limited.