Sophomore Year
Now that you're no longer a rookie, your job is to evolve as a learner.
• Refine your route: Look ahead to which 11th and 12th grade courses you might be interested in taking and plan to work in any prerequisites.
• Challenge yourself, but wisely: Create a balanced schedule. You want to strive for the best possible grades, but overtaxing yourself is bound to be counterproductive. Stressed-out brains don't work well.
• Get some practice: Will you take the PSAT this year? You'll get a better sense of where you stand if you know what is on the test before you take it.
Also, consider whether an SAT subject test makes sense in the spring. If you're enrolled in an AP or honors course now, the timing may be good. The College Board makes practice versions. Take at least one.
• Put together a resume: Note your hobbies, jobs and extracurricular activities. For now, it's just a way to keep track.
• Make the most of your summer: Although lounging by the pool can be relaxing, it won't help you uncover your passion. Work, volunteer, play sports or take a class. Find an activity that builds on a favorite subject or extracurricular interest.
Now that you're no longer a rookie, your job is to evolve as a learner.
• Refine your route: Look ahead to which 11th and 12th grade courses you might be interested in taking and plan to work in any prerequisites.
• Challenge yourself, but wisely: Create a balanced schedule. You want to strive for the best possible grades, but overtaxing yourself is bound to be counterproductive. Stressed-out brains don't work well.
• Get some practice: Will you take the PSAT this year? You'll get a better sense of where you stand if you know what is on the test before you take it.
Also, consider whether an SAT subject test makes sense in the spring. If you're enrolled in an AP or honors course now, the timing may be good. The College Board makes practice versions. Take at least one.
• Put together a resume: Note your hobbies, jobs and extracurricular activities. For now, it's just a way to keep track.
• Make the most of your summer: Although lounging by the pool can be relaxing, it won't help you uncover your passion. Work, volunteer, play sports or take a class. Find an activity that builds on a favorite subject or extracurricular interest.
10th Grade College Readiness To Do List
* Select classes that are challenging and will prepare you for college. Your transcript and GPA plays an important role in college admission and your success in college.
* Stay involved in school activities and continue to volunteer.
* Meet with your counselor to discuss career plans and college options.
* Learn about different careers on www.mynextmove.org
* Look on college websites to see what courses and tests are required for admission.
* Attend a college fair in your area.
* Compile a list of colleges that interest you. Schedule a college visit during school vacations or in the summer.
* Get ready to take PSAT test on October 15th, provided and administered by HSB-Dallas
* Talk with your parents about financing college.
* Look for possible summer opportunities in your field of interest.
College Counseling Department,
Harmony School of Business - Dallas
Commit yourself, expand your horizon, GO TO COLLEGE !!
* Select classes that are challenging and will prepare you for college. Your transcript and GPA plays an important role in college admission and your success in college.
* Stay involved in school activities and continue to volunteer.
* Meet with your counselor to discuss career plans and college options.
* Learn about different careers on www.mynextmove.org
* Look on college websites to see what courses and tests are required for admission.
* Attend a college fair in your area.
* Compile a list of colleges that interest you. Schedule a college visit during school vacations or in the summer.
* Get ready to take PSAT test on October 15th, provided and administered by HSB-Dallas
* Talk with your parents about financing college.
* Look for possible summer opportunities in your field of interest.
College Counseling Department,
Harmony School of Business - Dallas
Commit yourself, expand your horizon, GO TO COLLEGE !!