• Sophomore Action Plan/ Checklist

    1.) Meet with your high school counselor, if you have not already done so! 

    • Your counselor is your resource guide from the time you start high school to the time you leave high school!
    • Be sure to meet with your school counselor to ensure that your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college and on the right track for graduation requirements.
    • *Check into any prerequisites for advanced-level junior and senior-year courses*

     2.) Take the PSAT.

    • Depending on your school, you might have the opportunity to take the PSAT October, February or March. It provides valuable feedback on your college readiness and a free, personalized plan to help.

     3.) Are you interested in attending a U.S. military academy? 

    • The AVSAB Test is offered for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interesting in joining the military. Please visit the ASVAB tab on the guidance webpage for more information. 
    • If so, please contact your guidance counselor for more information

    4.) Along with your family, do some research about how to obtain financial aid. 

    • Financial aid plays a HUGE role when covering the cost of college. 
    • Find out what financial aid is, where it comes from, and how you can apply for it. 

    5.) Attend college and career fairs.

    • The fairs often take place in the fall at your school or in your area. 

    6.) Participate in school activities or volunteer efforts.

    • Extracurricular activities can help you develop time management skills and enrich your high school experience. 

    7.) Talk to your counselor about your plans for life after high school. 

    • She can help you plan your schedule, search for colleges, and navigate the financial aid process. The more your counselor knows about you, the more he or she can help you along the way!

    8.) Tour college campuses. 

    • Take advantage of vacation or other family travel time to visit colleges and see what they’re like.
    • Even if you have no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college such as the location, size and demographics.