Find which extracurricular activities or volunteer work that best highlight your skills and interests, and focus on earning leadership roles in those organizations.  It is better to succeed in one or two than to spread yourself too thin with many different things.

**You can find the club list on the DSA website under resources: Click here!**

Sophomore year is a great time to improve and maintain your grades.  Work on creating good study habits and time management skills. This way you will be even more prepared as you get further into your education.

If you think you can handle the work, push yourself by taking AP and honors courses. Only take advanced courses for which you have the necessary time and passion for the subject.  Try to sign up for elective courses that are in line with your interest or future career goals. 

Begin a list of potential colleges and research what they have to offer.  Include safety schools, match schools, and reach schools. Include a range of selectivity in your schools. You can always edit the list as you do more research. It is a good idea to visit campuses in person if you are able - teacher workdays, spring/holiday breaks and summer are great times for college visits. 

**Ms. Kurz will visit classrooms during the spring semester to talk about how to search for colleges using your scores and information!