when should i begin working on college applications/essays?

<p>don't say yesterday</p>

<p>Most I know will be working on the common application during August and few other critical schools to help ease the load during the summer. It was suggested t me to apply to a safety first to get warmed up for your reaches...</p>

<p>better start at the beginning of senior year
i'm gonna go for ED and RD
if admitted to ED-> excellent, otherwise that's the experiment for the final death match :)</p>

<p>Yesterday. lol, no, I'm just kidding. If you're a rising senior, than start end of August or beginning of September. Of course, you can start earlier if you want. Just be aware of EA/RD deadlines.</p>