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Sophomores are in the “in between” year
of high school. By now you’re familiar
with the expectations of high school,
but you have time before the crunch of
junior and senior years
sets in. Use
sophomore year to make the most of high
school opportunities and explore
where
you want to go. Do all you can now to
put college in your future plans.
General suggestions for sophomore year
Academics
Keep
your grades up.
You’re in the swing of high school and
have a lot going on, in
and
out of school. Don’t forget your
schoolwork. Ask for help when you need
it.
Check
in with teachers and counselors.
Learn about requirements for college
admissions and
high school graduation. Be sure you are
signed up for college-prep
classes, and
challenge yourself with math and foreign
language courses. Make a plan
for junior-year
classes.
Take
a standardized test.
Take the
PSAT
or
PLAN
(if offered at your school).
Learn about
AP courses,
the
SAT
and
ACT
tests of junior year.
Read.
It’s one of the best ways to prepare for
college and standardized tests.
Explore the possibilities.
Start
with yourself.
Having a handle on your strengths,
interests, and preferences will go
a long way toward
helping you make choices for the future.
There is both information and
tools
available on line to assist you as you
begin to
Map
Your Future.
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