
SOPHOMORE - Making Plans and Setting Goals
Think about your future - Plan for your career
As you begin your second year of high school, consider your educational needs beyond high school. What are important accomplishments to best prepare you for college:
Academic Performance
Individual Graduation Plan
Take the PSAT
Career Assessments
Occupational Outlook
Extra-curricular Activities/ Leadership Roles/ and Volunteer service
Prepare for college or the work force:
Improve your study skills
Improve your writing skills
Challenge yourself with harder classes
Consider Dual Enrollment at a local college
Attend college fairs to learn more about colleges and college majors
Research standardized test: PSAT, SAT, ACT and take the AP Exam if taking an AP course. Be informed as to when you should take these test.
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Learn about paying for college - financial aid - scholarships - grants and student loans
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Check your eligibility for HOPE Scholarship or Zell Miller Scholarship - www.gafutures.org. Check GPA Core average requirements and Course Rigor Requirements.
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RESOURCE WEBSITES
Testing: www.khanacademy.org
www.gafutures.com www.collegeboard.com
www.actstudent.org www.accuplacer.org
www.number2.com www.sparknotes.com www.collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
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Scholarships: