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As a SOPHOMORE, what can I DO to prepare for life after SJV?
As a SOPHOMORE, what can I DO to prepare for life after SJV?
Sophomore year is a prime opportunity to build on the content and skills you learned as a freshman and to work toward performing at your peak as a junior.
FALL:
FALL:
Take a practice PSAT & Pre-ACT
Begin getting ready for the ACT/SAT
Stay on track with your courses: Talk with your guidance counselor to make sure you’re enrolled in the classes you need to prepare you for college or a career
Get familiar with general college admission requirements
Start attending college fairs in your area or in school
Get more involved in extracurricular activities and take on leadership roles
Volunteer in your community
WINTER:
WINTER:
Stay involved with your extracurricular activities: Work toward leadership positions in the activities you like best.
Read and practice your writing
Meet with your guidance counselor to make sure you are on track
Explore your career options in more detail: “Job shadow” someone who does what you think you’d like to do
SPRING:
SPRING:
Take the SAT & ACT offered in school at SJV (if you are ready)
Study hard and keep your grades up: remain focused
Start your college search
Reach out to colleges that interest you: Ask for information about their academic requirements and any programs that potentially might interest you
Look for a job and start a college savings account and regulary deposit into it
SUMMER:
SUMMER:
Volunteer
Keep reading!
Get a job and begin saving for college
Sign up for an enrichment program that aligns with your interests
Schedule a college visit
Create your resume and fill it with activities and accomplishments from sophomore year
Prospective Division I and Division II athletes – Register online www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
In preparation for taking the SAT/ACT in your junior year, start studying and taking practice tests. KhanAcademy.org is a personalized, free resource offering online courses and tests.
Start navigating Scoir.com and completing the “My Profile” section. You can also research colleges and go on virtual campus tours.
Join Raise.Me and add your accomplishments from high school. Eventually, when you apply to college, your high school accomplishments will earn you scholarship money.
Your first opportunity to apply for National Honor Society is the beginning of junior year. Check the SJV website over the summer for NHS applications requirements.
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