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    ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!

    You have an opportunity to join Dollars for Scholars and get a guaranteed $4000 scholarship your senior year. This program will help you complete the milestones to make your way to higher education while also providing campus visits, SAT preparation, FAFSA workshops, and college application assistance at no cost to the student.  Email Kelli.McCloud@Uticak12.org if you have questions.  

     

    HOW TO APPLY
    1. Student visits apply.drdfs.org on or after September 16th, 2024.
    2. Student completes the application and clicks "submit" prior to October 24, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.
    3. Once the application is submitted, the student receives an email confirmation of the submission.
    4. The parent/guardian receives an email asking for their signature on release forms.
    5 The parent/guardian clicks the link in the email to sign the release forms, completes the application with their signatures and clicks "submit." Parent/guardian forms must also be completed by 11:59 P.M. on October 24, 2024.
    6. Completed applications will be reviewed and students will be notified by November 26, 2024 of their admission to the program.

    QUESTIONS?
    Call Dollars for Scholars at 734-455-2849, email info@drdfs.org, or visit drdfs.org for more information.

     

     

    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.