Work through the list together and give every task one owner. Flag any item where the family has not reached agreement. The completed map is ready to paste into a shared note or email.
This tool assigns ownership only. Use the college application timeline for timing, and use the college application checklist for the full application inventory.
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Select the person or institution with primary ownership. The support note changes with your choice so the assignment includes a concrete definition of the role.
College list
Who owns the working list and records why each college remains under consideration?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Testing decisions
Who owns the decision about testing, score use, and any needed research?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Essays
Who owns topic choices, drafting, revision decisions, and the final voice?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Application requirements and logistics
Who owns accounts, requirement tracking, document status, and follow-up questions?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Money and budget
Who owns the family budget, affordability research, and financial tradeoff record?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Communication with the school counselor
Who owns questions, requests, and follow-up with the student's school counselor?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Recommendation requests
Who owns recommender choices, requests, supporting information, and status checks?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Application review and submission
Who owns the final accuracy check and the act of submitting each application?
What support looks like: Choose one owner together. The support note will reflect that role.
Copy your family's responsibility map
The plain-text summary includes your selected owners, the matching support notes, and every task flagged for discussion.