Sophomore Checklist

Fall (September-November)

• Take the Pre-ACT in October

• Utilize College Board, CFNC, and other college search engines to learn more about the college application process

• Utilize the career and interest inventories online to evaluate possible post-secondary options

• Increase your commitment to extracurricular activities and seek out leadership opportunities

• Create a 4 year plan with your counselor 

• Meet with different branches of the Military when they visit NBHS or request a meeting

Winter (December-February)

• Review your Honors and Advanced Placement options; plan for courses that challenge you and match your interests 

Spring (March-June)

• Meet with your school counselor to discuss next year’s class schedule and post-secondary goals

• Take the AP exams if you are enrolled in an AP course (May)

• Plan for ways to get involved in the summer. Many colleges and universities offer summer programming for high school students.

• Consider taking an SAT II (Subject Test); often best to be taken following the completion of an Advanced Placement course 

Summer (June-August)

• Visit different college campuses and ask questions!

• Engage in summer extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities

• Complete summer reading and AP summer work

• Engage in test preparation activities for the ACT and/or SAT for the spring of your junior year