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SophmoresThe primary focus your sophomore year should be on keeping that grade point average up, getting involved in extracurricular activities, Volunteer for a worthy cause and start preparing to take the standardized national tests (either the SAT or the ACT) or the ASVAB. Keeping A strong GPA and dedication to a few extracurricular activities throughout your high school experience will make you a desirable candidate for many colleges. If you haven’t yet met with your guidance counselor, now is the time to make an appointment. Your guidance counselor is there to make sure you are on the right track with your college planning. We also encourage you to take a few Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Taking an AP class is a win-win. It prepares you for college life and may provide you with college credit too. Just make sure you are interested in the subject because an AP course is more rigorous than a high school-level course.
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SeniorYour senior year of high school makes up a crucial piece in the planning process. By now you should have taken all of your standardized test and start focusing on applications If you are interested in college you’ll need to decide which colleges and universities to apply to, send in your applications, and explore financial aid and scholarship options. If your interested in the military you'll need to make an appointment and talk with your recruiter. Aside from all the serious stuff, it’s also a time to celebrate your accomplishments. Your year will be filled with senior dances, final sports games, graduation parties, and plenty of excitement over college acceptance letters. Despite the fun senior year atmosphere, be careful not to catch the dreaded senioritis. You need to stay focused if you want to graduate in the best standing possible. I congratulate you for making it this far.
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