Sophomores

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.”

—William Arthur Ward

Action Plan: 10th Grade

Time for you to take on new challenges. It’s also not too early to explore colleges, college majors and career goals. Use the list below to help make 10th grade count.

Fall

Complete the assessments in your SchooLinks account and know your Career Cluster interest(s) and update your 4 year plan here.
Meet with your school counselor to select the most-appropriate classes. Look here!
Set goals for the school year and stay motivated and focused.
Get involved, explore, and commit to extracurricular activities.
Take the PSAT10 in April, prepare for the SAT, and get on track for college.
If you’re interested in playing college sports, make sure you research the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as early as your freshman year. NCAA Eligibility Center

WinteR

Review and updates your SchooLinks assessments. Map out classes based on your Career Cluster.
Review Bloomington Area Career Center programs which are also highlighted in the Programs of Study Guide.
Review course descriptions further in the Course to Career Guide found in SchooLinks in the "School"tab.
Select courses with school counselor. Apply for BACC if necessary.
Sign up for challenging classes for your junior year. Take a Dual-Credit/AP course, if appropriate.
Job shadow in career field if possible.
Know the difference between a trade school and a college.
If you’re interested in playing college sports, make sure you research the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as early as your freshman year. Create your NCAA Eligibility Center account. NCAA Eligibility Center

Spring

Start thinking about paying for college and financial aid.
Make a college wish list.
What does College Cost? Use the College Savings Calculator to get an idea.
Take PSAT10 in April. This will help prepare you for the SAT junior year.
Start making summer plans to further explore your interests and learn new skills.

Summer

Apply for a job or internship, or volunteer in your community, or attend a pre-college program.
Update your student profile in SchooLinks and keep it up-to-date.
Visit a college campus.
Get the facts about what college costs.
Explore career ideas.

Adapted from: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents/parent-action-plan-10th-grade

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