October is test month for just about everyone. Whether you're a Freshman taking the PSAT for the first time or a Senior sending your scores off to colleges, this month has something big on your calendar. Below is what each grade should focus on. And Seniors, this month is a busy one for you, so we've saved the longest list for last!

Junior year starts, and suddenly everyone is talking about college and university and what you think you might be when you grow up. It can feel like a lot all at once. On top of your classes, extracurriculars like sports and theater, and spending time with friends and family, it can be difficult to know what other tasks you might need to complete outside of the classroom to prepare for your future.

It’s September in your Senior year, and there are approximately one million tasks to complete this semester as you apply to college or university. This post will serve as your guide to navigate this semester (and hopefully help relieve some stress!).

September looks pretty different for every grade level when you consider how to prepare for your college application journey. Here are some guidelines and recommendations for each grade, and for seniors, an in-depth College Application Survival Guide is coming your way…

I know we say this every time, but I genuinely can’t believe it’s the beginning of another school year. Jumping in and starting off right is often our intention: We order all the school supplies and organize our planners, but we don’t always keep up with the right rhythms because students often don’t really know what those rhythms should look like.