College Timeline and Checklists

As the countdown to college begins, it is helpful to have a timeline of when to do what to make sure you don't miss any deadlines and tips on how to choose a career and college and how to best present yourself during the application process.

Click on a topic of interest:

• Timeline for Middle School students - College? Already? It’s never too early to begin planning for college. At ESF, we can help by providing academic preparation and career exploration to get you on the right track.
• Timeline for High School students - Time to get the ball rolling! ESF has a number of resources to see you through the college planning process from start to finish. Click on your year in school - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior - for the appropriate timeline.
• Career Planning - Confused about what type of job you want after college? Look no further, ESF can help you with deciding what career best fits your personality.
• Selecting a College - Location? Public or Private? Size? What should I consider? ESF can help you decide on a college based on the characteristics that are most important to you.
• Applying for College - Confused about deadlines, admission policies and essays? Have no fear - ESF is here to clear the confusion by making the application process simple for you
• Writing your college essay - So, English might not have been your cup of tea…. That’s fine! ESF will help you in constructing a winning essay for college admissions and/or scholarships.
• Preparing for Interviews - Do you need help preparing for an interview for admissions, scholarships or internships?  ESF has a professional staff eagerly awaiting to help you put your best foot forward.
• Resume tips - Don’t let those school and community activities go to waste! Put them on paper!  ESF can help you put together an impressive resume to showcase your qualifications and experience.

If you have any questions about planning and financing a college education or selecting a career, please call 800.986.4322 (toll-free) or email us at collegeplanning@esfweb.com. If you wish to visit a College Planning Center, please call for an appointment to ensure that a counselor is available.