The Stress-Free Common App Timeline

A Month-by-Month Summer and Fall Checklist to Keep You Ahead of Deadlines

It’s the fall of senior year, and the pressure is on. You’re trying to be supportive, but the tension is rising over essays, deadlines, and whether your student has done enough to stand out.

Stop guessing your way through the application process. Our Class of 2027 Senior Timeline Guide gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap from June to December. Inside, we break down exactly what your student needs to focus on each month—from Common App account setup and drafting the main essay, to securing recommendations and hitting Early Action deadlines with confidence.