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College Application Timeline Mastery

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Lesson Plan

College Application Timeline Mastery

Create a personalized application timeline

In this lesson, students will learn to create a personalized timeline for their college application process, ensuring all deadlines are met. This lesson is crucial as it helps students manage their time effectively and reduces stress by providing a clear plan for their application tasks.

Audience

11th and 12th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Create a personalized application timeline

Materials

Pens, Paper, and Worksheet: College Application Timeline Template

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly discuss the importance of planning for college applications.
  • Explain how a timeline can help manage deadlines and reduce stress.

Step 2

Timeline Creation

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'College Application Timeline Template' worksheet.
  • Guide students to fill in key dates such as application deadlines, test dates, and recommendation letter requests.
  • Encourage students to personalize their timelines with additional tasks like campus visits or essay drafts.

Step 3

Time Management Tips

5 mins

  • Share tips on managing time effectively, such as setting reminders and breaking tasks into smaller steps.
  • Discuss strategies for handling stress during the application process.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Allow students to share their timelines with a partner for feedback.
  • Encourage students to keep their timelines in a visible place as a reminder of their goals.
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Worksheet

College Application Timeline Template

This worksheet helps students outline their college application process by setting key deadlines and tasks.

List the colleges you are applying to and their application deadlines.

Check each college's website for accurate dates.







Identify the dates for standardized tests you plan to take (e.g., SAT, ACT).

Consider registration deadlines and test dates.







Plan when to request recommendation letters from teachers or mentors.

Give at least a month's notice before the deadline.







Schedule time for writing and revising your personal statement or essays.

Break this task into smaller steps with specific deadlines.







Include any additional tasks such as campus visits or interviews.

Research each college's requirements and opportunities.







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