Sophomore College Counseling and Services





Sophomore Program Description

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College Planning Tips for Sophomores

College Planning Tips for Sophomores

  • Discover more about who you are and define what you want to achieve and accomplish this year.
  • Understand the “Requirements for Academic Achievement” and take steps to further develop academic skill set.
  • Increase understanding of college entrance requirements.
  • Initiate steps to establish college prep files.
  • Visit several different types of colleges-private/public, small/large, urban/suburban, etc.
  • Explore options for meaningful and interesting volunteer service and summer opportunities.
  • Sophomore summer to do List
  • Start a summer reading list
  • Plan to visit college campuses
  • Do volunteer/community service
  • Get a job to boost your work experience
  • Do PSAT or SAT/ACT prep if you are taking a Fall test
  • Research possible colleges

How to Support Your Sophomore Student

Steps to Take to Support Your 10th Grade Student

  • Listen to your student explore their thoughts and ideas without judging the comments.
  • Talk with your student about what they want to do after high school, what they want to study, and where they think they might want to go to college.
  • Know the graduation requirement for your student’s high school and make sure they are meeting those requirements.
  • Keep track of the courses your student takes throughout high school.
  • Keep complete academic files with report cards, awards, activity lists, and notes from teachers.
  • Establish a file containing memories of life lessons your child has learned or experienced, positive examples of your student’s morals and values, incidents, warming comments, etc. This will be very helpful to them when it is time to write application essays.
  • Begin considering the financial issues of paying for college
  • Establish a budget for your student and make them adhere to it.
  • Insist your student use a planner for all of their activities and commitments. Help your student learn to juggle multiple #1 priorities and assist them with time management.
  • When you travel, visit colleges in the area.
  • Stay involved!

PSAT Preparation

PSAT Prep Program (Qualifying Exam for National Merit Scholarships)

The PSAT is the Qualifying Exam for National Merit Scholarships. Sophomores and Juniors should think about prepping for the PSAT to get the best possible score. The College Blueprint PSAT Prep Program is a 20 hour program, including 9 hours of personalized instruction,1 diagnostic, and 2 full length practice tests.

  • Includes 9 Hrs. of one-on-one tutoring (4.5 hours of Math & 4.5 hours of Verbal)
  • Students will meet with a tutor on a bi-weekly basis starting 5-6 weeks before their PSAT testing date
  • During the weeks students are not meeting with their tutors, they will take practice tests #1 and #2 (Students will take a total of 2 practice tests and 1 diagnostic test).
  • Students will take the Diagnostic Test before they begin tutoring.
  • Personalized academic evaluation
  • One-on-one test prep
  • Flexible and personalized scheduling
  • A focus on each student’s particular learning style
  • A friendly and professional atmosphere!

Sophomore Summer To-Do List

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