Class+of+2015-Sophomores

SOPHOMORES…FOCUS ON OPPORTUNITIES AND BEGIN TO BROADEN YOUR EXPERIENCES! v Become involved in your community- 20hrs of community service is a graduation requirement!! v Become involved in several extra curricular activities. Involvement will expand your high school experience and is a must on college applications! v Make sure you are “on target” with the correct academic courses for graduation and post-secondary. v Continue working on your grade to ensure the highest possible GPA. v Be an advocate for yourself. If you have concerns…express those to the proper individuals. v Take the PLAN (practice ACT), which will help identify academic and possible career interest areas. v Take a practice PSAT, so you have experience with both college entrance exams.

Looking Forward to Junior Year: Time to Test and Inquire

v Register for the PSAT. Top scores can qualify for scholarships. v Attend college fairs and workshops. v Review college catalogs and guides. v Create a tentative list of colleges for consideration. v Take the spring ACT and SAT tests. v Visit college campuses during the summer break. v Consider summer jobs and volunteer projects.