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Sophomore Year Staying on the Right Track

Discover tips for sophomores on staying focused in school, choosing a career, and making choices after high school. Learn about the importance of time management and explore potential career opportunities. Find out how to create an academic resume, research colleges, and prepare for the college admissions process. Plus, get information on financial aid options to help pay for school.

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Sophomore Year Staying on the Right Track

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  1. Sophomore Year Staying on the Right Track

  2. After today, you will learn… • Tips for Sophomores • Choosing a Career • Choices after High School • Going to School after High School • Paying for School

  3. Did You Know.. • A Third of US dropouts never reach the 10th grade?

  4. A Few Tips! • Review schedule & check credits with your counselor • Sign up for the PSAT and/or PLAN • Keep your GPA up – important for scholarships and college admission • Explore potential careers • Stay involved in extracurricular activities • Look for summer opportunities • Attend college fairs • Research colleges • Challenge yourself • Stay focused!!!

  5. Time Management Tips • Use a planner to keep track of important • dates and deadlines and GET ORGANIZED! • Set achievable goals • Make a To-Do list every day • Use spare minutes wisely • It’s ok to say NO • Get a good night sleep • Communicate your schedule with others • Determine your priorities

  6. Choosing a CareerLearn More About Yourself • Take a look at: • Your skills • Your career goals • Your interests • Focus on careers that: • Pertain to your personality • Represent the lifestyle you want • Reflect the goals you have set for yourself • Try it out: • Volunteer in a related field • Work part-time • Job shadow for a day or two • Do an internship once you’re in school

  7. Choosing a CareerLearn More About Your Career • Tennessee College and Career Planning System • Career Interest Assessment • Confidence Skills Assessment • Work Values Assessment • Begin your career portfolio • www.planningyourdreams.org • Username and Password • Ask counselor for an Activation code

  8. Tennessee College and Career Planning System

  9. Choices • Work • Military • Vocational/Technical School • 2 year Community College • 4 year University “Our choices determine our destiny.” A.R. Bernard

  10. What Businesses Expect from High School Students • Basic Math • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking • Verbal Communication • Teamwork • Organizational Skills • Professionalism (being on time, work ethic, dress, attitude, etc.)

  11. Join the Military Take the ASVAB Talk to a recruiter Need basic skills Learn a useful trade or make a career in the military Great way to fund your education

  12. Vocational/Technical School • A Technical Diploma provides you with the quickest way to gain the technical skills to join the workplace fast and efficiently.  • Over 83% of jobs require a technical degree. • Continue your education while working in your field of expertise. • 84% of grads are placed in the field of study

  13. Going to Postsecondary School?What Fits?

  14. Going to Postsecondary School?What Can You Do Now? • Create an Academic Resume • keep a record of your awards/honors & activities/volunteer work • Research colleges & • scholarships Internet & college visits • Attend college fairs • meet with college representatives at your school

  15. Going to Postsecondary School- What Can You Do Now? Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses! • Create an Academic Resume • keep a record of your awards/honors & activities/volunteer work • Research colleges & scholarships • Internet & college visits • Attend college fairs • meet with college representatives at your school

  16. The eCampusTourscollege planning newsletter and email service reminds students about important deadlines and provides helpful college planning articles and tips. • Students are sent dynamic content based upon their year in school. • eCampusToursarticles have been reprinted in college planning magazines throughout the country.

  17. Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process • What do colleges consider? • Grade Point Average • (9th – 12th grade counts!) • Rigorous curriculum • The ACT and SAT • (college entrance exams) • The application/essay • Extracurricular activities • Letters of recommendation

  18. Paying for SchoolFinancial Aid Money that assists students and their families in funding their college education.

  19. FAFSA Getting into College - The Admissions Process Know the Lingo: Financial Aid • The ACT and SAT • Take during the spring semester of your junior year • Retake ACT or SAT during fall semester of your senior year • Check with the School Counseling Office for test dates • Register online at www.act.org or www.collegeboard.com

  20. Fall Take a practice PSAT Start preparing for the ACT Stay on track Learn about the college admissions process Explore potential careers Winter Take on new roles Read, read, read Practice your writing Get advice from your counselor Spring/Summer Keep your grades up Contact/visit colleges Get a summer job Review: College Planning Tips

  21. Challenge Yourself Be better tomorrow than you are today!!! Find what you are good at and become great!!! Put forth an extra effort even if it is not easy!!!

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