SOPHOMORE YEAR

To maintain the strongest possible academic record by enrolling in the most challenging courses appropriate for you. Work hard on your academics. Make good grades.
READ-READ-READ! Reading improves many skills including vocabulary and critical thinking. So make sure to take the time to read outside of class.

FALL SEMESTER:

• Continue getting involved and building your portfolio of activities, awards, and accomplishments. Keep STRETCHING and PUSHING YOURSELF.
• Add to your folder in which you are placing a record of your activities, accomplishments, strengths, and positive qualities. This information will be useful in completing college applications, preparing for campus visits and college interviews, and providing background material for those who write your letters of recommendation.
• Take the PSAT in mid-October for practice. The PSAT for sophomores and juniors is administered on the same day. It is imperative that you take this test seriously as it is great preparation for future standardized tests.
• Make sure you are ‘on top’ of your academic work. If needed, meet with your teachers for additional help.
• Begin to research colleges by attending local college nights in September and October and talking with college representatives who visit Father Ryan.
• Save your best work in academic courses and the arts for your portfolio.
• In December you will receive your PSAT scores. You will receive both the score report and the actual test that you completed so that you may see where you excelled and where you need improvement.