College Applications

Today is September 14th, 2010, and I need to be starting my college applications soon. I have hopes to get into Michigan State University, however I am worried about being accepted. I feel that I should apply as early as possible so that it will look better and better my chances of being accepted. I still want to retake the ACT although I have a somewhat decent score now. I need to get recommendation letters from teachers and start my essays and have them proof read. I just need more time, with all of my homework and tennis, it makes it difficult to manage my time and make room for college.