What Rising Seniors Should Do RIGHT NOW Before College Applications Open (9-Step Summer Checklist)
It's June. College applications don't open until August 1st. And that means your rising senior has a window RIGHT NOW to get ahead — before senior year gets stressful. In this video, I'm walking you through the 9 steps every rising senior (and their parents) should tackle this summer before the Common App opens. From the money conversation to scholarship research. This is your summer game plan. ✅ WHAT I COVER: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Step 1: Have the college conversation first (money, goals, realistic path) 02:13 - Step 2: Build your college list 03:20 - Step 3: Research deadlines (ED, EA, rolling admissions, merit scholarships) 04:58 - Step 4: Put everything on a calendar 05:41 - Step 5: Look at essay requirements & start drafting NOW 07:17 - Step 6: Check test score requirements (middle 50%) 08:49 - Step 7: Build your brag sheet and resume 09:36 - Step 8: Gather personal details for the Common App 10:51 - Step 9: Research scholarships (at colleges AND your own high school) 12:09 - College Application Tracker + Outro 🛠️ RESOURCES: → College Application Tracker ($47): https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/colle... → Free College Application Starter Kit: http://bit.ly/4omUqrh → College Essay Toolkit: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/produ... → College Essay 1:1 Review: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/produ... → College Application 1:1 family coaching: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/produ... → AdmissionsGPS.com (20% off code [LIVEBYFIT]): https://admissionsgps.com/ → Big Mom Energy Weekly Newsletter Subscribe: https://wordstoliveby.myflodesk.com/b... → The Big Mom Energy: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/ 📬 SUBSCRIBE for weekly college prep tips, real talk for parents, and everything you need to get your senior through this process without losing your mind. 📲 FOLLOW BIG MOM ENERGY: Instagram: @TheBigMomEnergy Blog: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/blog Website: https://www.thebigmomenergy.com/ #CollegeApplications #RisingSeniors #CollegePrepForParents #CommonApp2027 #CollegeAdvice #SeniorYear #BigMomEnergy #CollegeBoundSenior #HighSchoolSenior #CollegeEssayTips #ScholarshipSearch #CollegeList #CollegePrepChecklist

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