Sophomore Information (10th Grade)
Sophomore Year
Things to do in 10th Grade:
- Plan a rigorous course schedule.
- Keep your grades up. Use tutor.com!!!!
- Get more involved! College are looking for students who have a variety of interests: though it is better to have depth in a few activities than to have less depth in many activities.
- Consider a leadership role in one of your extracurricular activities.
- Keep a list of your activities and involvements inside and outside of school: Volunteer!
- Which classes are your favorites? Research careers which are in line with your interests and talents.
- Establish strong time management skills. Build your vocabulary and continue to improve your reading and writing.
- Visit college web sites, attend local college visits, collect college literature. This will jump start your junior year!
- Prepare for standardized tests. But remember, some colleges are test optional.
- The PSAT10 will be given to all students interested in late Winter/early Spring. From those results, you can study skills you are deficient in.
- Use Khan Academy & tutor.com to start studying now.
- Take a practice SAT and ACT to see which test you like best. Prepare for that exam.
- Pick up an SAT or ACT study book at the library/book store.
- ***Please Note- Students will not take the actual SAT/ACT until winter/spring of Junior year, so there is a lot of time to study.
Things coming up: If you want to look ahead to se how MCST prepares you for Junior/Senior year, please click on the appropriate student tab. Try not to jump ahead too much. Focus on the now. We will get you prepared when the time comes!