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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Start the Common App in 9th grade...keep using it to add all the EC stats.  You get into the habit of logging your accomplishment as well as have a fair sense where your application is weak. [/b]

Chart your courses for the entire HS journey beginning of 9th grade

Advanced Math  actually starts from ES years.  Don't wait for the school to enrich and accelerate. You can do it on your own by using Khan Academy.

College visits from 10th grade. Virtual is absolutely fine. Interview them.

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You can do this?? I didn't even know that. [/quote]

I don’t think you can, but Even if you can, don’t.  You are sending your kid the message that high school is just a means of getting into college rather than that it is a journey about education and self growth.  All of this early emphasis on college is part of what is messing these kids up and causing so much drama over rejections.

Besides, if your kid’s ECs and accomplishments are meaningful, they won’t have to track them to remember them!  I think the common app only allows for 11 or so activities.  If your kid can’t keep track of those, they aren’t getting through college.[/quote]

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