Many colleges and technical schools have a priority application deadline of December 1st!
In order to meet this deadline, you should do the following things:
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early. It becomes available October 1, 2025.
Take a college admission test (ACT or SAT) BEFORE the December 1st deadline to be eligible for institutional scholarships.
Apply to your college or technical school well before the December 1st deadline to reduce your own stress.
Try to submit all of your college applications by the beginning of November so you have plenty of time.