Use your sophomore year to map out your college plans.
Important tasks that your should consider:
Important tasks that your should consider:
- Meet with Your Guidance Department:
design an academic blueprint for your sophomore, junior and senior years that ensure that you complete all of the required courses for college entrance.
- Develop Strong Academic Skills:
continue developing those all important vocabulary, math, reading and problem-solving skills.
- Become familiar with the college entrance exams:
namely the SAT and/or ACT. Plan to take some practice tests using PSAT practice booklets (see below).
- Develop those All-Important Extracurricular Skills:
colleges love students who not only have strong academic backgrounds but also students who show interest in outside activities.
- Become familiar with the College Planning Process:
link through the college planning calendar for juniors and seniors to get an idea what you need to do. See college planning calendar