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10th Grade Focus
✔️Academics:
You have already started your college application portfolio with your transcript and have established some habits and routines.
Remember that all of your grades from 9th grade to 12th grade will appear on your transcript and your transcript is one of the most important documents in your application.
If you have not already established good study habits, time management or organization skills, you can work to improve that this year.
Consider AP classes this year that you are the strongest in academically.
Think about Dual Enrollment classes you may want to take next year.
These classes can help you develop these essential skills, prepare you for college rigor, boost you GPA and potentially allow you to earn college credit.
✔️Tests:
10th Graders have the option to take the PSAT/NMSQT. The PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) prepares students for the SAT and serves as practice for students who wish to test again in 11th grade to potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship.
For more information on the National Merit Scholarship: Click Here
✔️Activities
Maybe you have tried some activities or clubs but haven't quite found your thing. It's okay to try something different this year.
Stay involved and work towards finding something that you enjoy or feel passionate about.
If you have already found your thing, consider moving into a leadership position next year.
Apply for Youth Leadership Henry (an exclusive program for 10th graders) see your counselor for more information.
Applications are due before the end of August.
✔️College Information
Consider scheduling local college tours with your family, it's never too early to start thinking about college.
College tours help you get a sense of what college is like.
Some colleges also offer virtual college tours with interactive maps.
You could also browse their website for information on their majors and campus life/activities.
10th Grade Required Tasks
10th Grade Dual Enrollment Survey | Strengths Explorer Assessment | Scholarship Search
From Classlink/Launchpad, click the "Naviance" app or search "Naviance" from your Classlink/Launchpad search bar
Click "Planner" from the bar at the top, then "Tasks"
On the left side, you will see the tasks listed.
Click the task and follow the instructions listed for each task
Tips & Resource Link
Organization
Digital Calendars: Use the Calendar app or Google calendar to keep track of due dates and activities
Task Management Apps: Use "Todist" or a written to-do list can help you stay on track and make tasks manageable
Physical Organization: Organized bookbags and notebooks and labeled folders can help you keep up
Study Skills:
Active Recall: Test yourself on material rather than just rereading notes
Pomodoro Technique: Use times to work in focused bursts with short breaks. This can also improve concentration
Find your Learning Style: Identify if you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner to optimize your study methods
You may be taught differently than your learning style but you have full optimization and control over your studying
Option 1: Learning Style Quiz and Learning Styles Explained
Option 2: Learning Style Quiz and Learning Styles Explained
Time Management:
Prioritize Tasks: Use the important/urgent matrix or other prioritization methods to focus on crucial tasks first
Important/Urgent Matrix Explained
Schedules: Designate specific time for studying and stick to your schedule
Utilize Technology: Use time management apps and timers to manage tasks and your time effectively
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