Admissions Planning
Our Admissions Planning resources address every level of education, from public, private, home, and boarding schools through college and graduate programs. Guidance for school lists, campus and school visits, essays, applications, and interviews.
All resources are PDFs unless a description notes otherwise.
College Admissions Guide
A comprehensive guide to the college process from ninth grade through enrollment. Covers building a balanced list, testing, essays, and the full application.
College Visit Checklist
What to prepare, observe, and ask on every campus visit, plus an evaluation sheet to compare schools afterward.
9th & 10th Grade Admissions Checklist
A checklist for ninth and tenth grade covering courses, activities, and summers, plus an activity log to keep track of everything.
Recommendation Letter Checklist
How to choose recommenders, ask early, and give each teacher a enough info about you to write a great recommendation, plus timing and thank-you steps.