U Sophomores 2

    • Throughout the year...

      • Focus on your classes! It is important that you put effort into your academics early.
      • Develop good habits that contribute toward your academic goals and overall success.
      • Join a club, activity, or sport!
      • Be aware of your emotions and mental health and seek help or support when you need it!
      • Visit your counselor! Message your counselor on Teams to set up an appointment. 

      • Attend the UCS College Fair! Date is TBD
      • Meet with your counselor to check-in on your academic progress.
      • Create an Educational Development Plan (EDP) on Xello.
          • Counselors will work with students to update their EDP through Xello.
          • Xello provides matchmaker quizzes that can help students identify a potential career field.

      • Choose your junior year classes!
        • Counselors will work with students in February/March to choose senior classes.
        • Students should appropriately challenge themselves given their goals.
        • Refer to EDP via Xello to look at educational goals for fields you are interested in.

      • Maintain your good habits in your courses and finish the year strong!!
        • If you have struggled this year, don’t worry! Upward trends in grades are an excellent sign of growth. You can do it!

      • Schedule virtual college visits or take a tour of a local college to familiarize yourself with the “feel” of the school.
      • Take summer classes to make up a failed class or to meet a graduation requirement.
      • Participate in a sport, hobby, club, or activity that you enjoy!

       

      DO NOT WORRY ABOUT...

      • Taking the SAT or PSAT
        • You will take these exams during your junior year. You have plenty of time to learn the material that will be assessed on those exams!
        • If you want to prepare for the SAT, utilize Khan Academy.
        • Sophomore year is a good time to focus on learning. You can shift to test prep later. 

       

      Recommended Standardized Tests for Sophomores

       

      PSAT 10 - Taken in April of Sophomore year

      • The PSAT 10 is a practice SAT that is NOT reportable to colleges. It is intended to help you become familiarized with the SAT format.
      • Scores will be available in early summer. Scores have NO impact on your grade, rank, or future college applications.

       

      AP Tests

      • Students will register for the AP tests in Fall. Students are provided a code from their AP teacher to register for the exams through CollegeBoard. For more information about AP tests, visit the Advanced Placement page on the Counseling website.