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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!