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Episode 99: College Planning Timeline: 12th Grade

February 10, 2026 • Bucknell University • Episode 99

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Senior year is finally here, and with it comes all of the excitement and nervousness about what comes next.

For students with their eyes set on college, now is the time to get to work on submitting your very best applications to your dream schools.

In this last episode in our College Planning Timeline series, Becca and Brooke cover tips, tricks and application insights for high school seniors.

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Please note: Information presented in this episode was accurate at the time of recording, but may have since changed. Participants may have changed roles or no longer hold positions at Bucknell University.

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