CollegeDream 1.2: A Timeline, Test Prep and a Counselor Guide

Planning for college takes years, and most of it happens long before an application is due. CollegeDream 1.2 is now on the App Store. It shows a family what to do in each grade and season, and adds two things parents often ask about: tests and counselors.

A timeline for each grade and season

The home screen is now your timeline. Tell the app the graduation year once, and it shows the steps for this season, with the seasons ahead below. The grade moves up by itself each year.

Every step has a short checklist and a place for notes. If a step fits better at another time, move it there. You can move it back to the suggested time later.

Test prep

A test plan shows which tests to take and when, grade by grade. Each test has its own page: SAT, ACT, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, AP and IB. A page lists official test dates and fees, with links to free official practice.

Save practice and official scores to see your progress in one place. When a date hasn't been published yet, the app links to the official page.

Choosing a counselor

Most students apply with help from their school counselor. Some families also hire a private one. A new guide explains what a school counselor does and what a private counselor adds, with questions to ask and warning signs to watch for. It is a guide only; the app doesn't list or recommend counselors.

Cleaner screens

There is less on each screen. The home screen has one list of seasons and three cards for colleges, summer camps and the counselor guide. All tasks shows every task as a card, and a checkbox marks a step done.

Get the update

Version 1.2 is a free update for families who already have CollegeDream.

Download CollegeDream on the App Store

For iPhone. Learn more at CollegeDream. CollegeDream is made by TravelPal LLC and is not affiliated with any college or testing organization. Confirm important dates and requirements with the college or test maker.