Sophomore Year

10th Grade:  Planning for the Future

• Set goals, both academic and personal, that you want to accomplish this year.

• Schedule a meeting for your parent(s) and yourself to meet with your advisor/counselor to review your 4-year plan and make any needed adjustments. Make sure you are earning credits to meet graduation requirements.

• Enroll in rigorous courses, both academic core and electives, that will help you reach your goals. Select AP courses in your areas of strength and interest.

• Use good study habits.

• Build positive relationships with your teachers. They want to help you. Ask them!

• Earn good grades so that you maintain eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship/Grant.

• Take the practice test for the PSAT/NMSQTand/or take the SAT Prep online course.

• Take the PSAT when it is offered at your school, usually in October.

• Get involved in activities that you enjoy. Your participation shows your interests, your focus and your commitment to college and technical college admissions officers and to employers.

• Continue post-secondary exploration. The GAfutures website is helpful.

• Visit college and/or technical college campuses.

• Study college and technical college costs. Learn how you will apply for financial aid.

• Keep your GAcollege411 account current. Regularly post your accomplishments and update your plans.