Sophomores

Time Management

• Research and implement ways on how to make the most efficient use of your time

• Include self-care time in your schedule

Academics

• Maintain good grades in school - colleges consider your grade point average (GPA) during the admissions process. 

• Review your four-year academic plan with your counselor 

• Plan rigorous academic courses for your junior year 

• Take AP or Dual Enrollment courses while in high school and earn both high school and college credit 

Extracurricular Activities

• Join a club or try out for a sports team 

• Explore summer opportunities—be mindful of application deadlines

• Participate in a summer camp

Career Exploration

• Seek summer opportunities to work or volunteer in your field of interest

• Create a résumé —Use SchooLinks' Careers tab to record your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and work experiences since high school.  Make an appointment with Mrs. Rivera, at the Career Center for additional support.

• Take an interest inventory using the Activities tab in SchooLinks (Sign in using LCPSGo)—it expands your ideas for careers you may enjoy

• Have conversations with counselors, teachers, family and community members about their career paths and what they studied in college

• Complete the Academic and Career Plan with your counselor.

• Let your school counselor know if you are considering a military academy upon graduation.

• Review available courses at the Academies of Loudoun with your school counselor. Plan to participate in the ACL field trip (find the date under School Events in SchooLinks), exploring Advanced AET and MATA programs. 

• Use SchooLinks to research college and career options.