Sophomores: The Road of Learning and Discovery

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Sophomores The Road of Learning and Discovery

• The process of beginning to plan for
  post-secondary starts with the student.

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Sophomore Year

• Students are challenged by tougher assignments,
  greater expectations from teachers, and
  standardized tests
• New social opportunities abound- drivers
  licenses
• Greater expectations of independence
• Student Wellness

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FUNDAMENTALS

• The Transcript Consists of
• Courses and Grades
• GPA (weighted)

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Maintain a balanced perspective on what
constitutes academic success!
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Improvement Speaks Wonders

• Trends are important!
• Setbacks do occur, but it is always important to
  demonstrate how you handle obstacles!

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Standardized Tests

• PSAT Given again in Junior Year
• SAT I 3 SECTIONS
• Each section scored 200-800
• Critical Reading
• Math
• Writing
• ACT
• Sections combined to form a composite score from
  0-36
• More a test of classroom knowledge
• Includes English, reading, math, scientific
  reasoning
• SAT II
• Score ranges from 200-800
• Some of the most competitive schools require
  submitting at least 2 test scores
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ACTIVITIESDEPTH Rather Than BREADTH

• Athletics
• Clubs/Activities on and off campus
• Volunteer experience
• Classes taken outside of MTHS
• Summer programs
• Internships
• Job experience/travel
• Reflect your passions and interests

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Summer Opportunities

• Jobs
• Internships/Job Shadowing
• Pre-college programs
• Travel Informal College Visits
• Reading
• Athletic Training

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College Major and Career Goals?

• Engineering
• Pre-Med
• Business
• Visual or Performing Arts
• Liberal Arts
• Information Technology
• Undecided?

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NAVIANCE

• Career exploration
• Linkage made between education and preparation
  for a future career
• College
• Supermatch
• Scattergrams
• Game Plan Survey
• College Representative Visits
• Resume builder

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MTHS College Career Counseling WebsiteYour
Source for Information
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Counseling WebsiteYour Source for Information

• Counselor Assignments
• Upcoming Events
• Monthly Newsletter
• Parent Academies
• Class Pages
• Summer Programs
• Additional Resources

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Just tell me what to do

• Students have to begin to learn to stand on their
  own.
• In need of self-reliance.
• The final sorting out year.
• Big steps toward finding identity.

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COMMUNICATION

• Listen!
• Foster healthy growth!
• Promote balance!
• Pick your battles wisely!