The college admissions process, organized by season
If you’ve been trying to piece together advice from schools, Facebook groups, blogs, and well-meaning friends, you’re not doing anything wrong.
The information is everywhere, but it’s rarely organized in a way that shows you how to actually move forward.
Future Finders breaks the process into eight clear seasons so you can focus on what matters right now and ignore everything else.
Start where you are. We'll help you catch up.
Why we organize college planning by seasons
Most families feel overwhelmed because they’re shown everything at once.
Deadlines, testing advice, college lists, financial aid, essays, and “what you should be doing” all get mixed together without context.
Each season of high school comes with different decisions, different pressures, and different mistakes to avoid. By organizing the process by season, you can:
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Focus only on what actually matters right now
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Stop worrying about things that can safely wait
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Learn how to do the hard parts, not just what to do
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Feel confident you’re not missing something essential
This structure is also what makes it easier to ask questions, catch up, and move forward without panic.
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How to use this page
You do not need to read everything.
You do not need to start at the beginning.
Find the season you’re in right now and start there.
Each season is designed to stand on its own and guide you through what matters during that phase.
You don’t have to do this alone
Many families pair these tools with our private Facebook group,
Parents at a Crossroads: Choosing Post-High School Paths,
where you can ask questions, see how other families are navigating the same season, and get help filling in gaps as they come up.
The group is especially helpful if you’re jumping in midstream or want reassurance that you’re focusing on the right things.
Join here for ongoing support:
