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Sophomore year

Sophomore Year:  Planning For The Future

Now that you've gotten used to the academics and social aspect of high school, you will continue with doing well in your classes and participating in extracurricular activities.  In addition to that, make sure you do the following:
  • PSAT:  Take the PSAT when it is offered in October.  This will give you an idea of what the SAT will be like next year and it will also release your name to colleges so you can start receiving information from them.
  • ACT:  Start looking into what the ACT entails and if this is the test you want to take along with or instead of the SAT.  Check out our SAT & ACT resources under the "Academic" tab.
  • CaliforniaColleges.edu:  Utilize this website to plan out your next four years.  There are so many resouces available on this site, including a high school timeline, college information, financial aid, scholarships, career inventory, etc.
  • Begin learning about the college admission process for the colleges you're interested in, whether they are UCs, CSUs, private, or community colleges.
Continue to explore your interests and potential careers, be involved with extracurricular activities, make sure you are on track fo A-G classes, keep your grades up, etc.

What Can I Do in 10th Grade to Prepare for College?

First and foremost, focus on academics and challenging yourself with rigorous classes.  Initially, most colleges will look at your grade point average, class rank, college admissions test scores and if you have taken challenging classes (and remained in them the whole year).

​Grow Through Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering  helps you get involved, meet new people, learn about new industries, and give back to your community.  It also demonstrates leadership, involvement, motivation and teamwork which are factors many colleges and businesses consider when making admissions and hiring decisions.
Click here for more information from the ACT for finding volunteer opportunities. 

Looking for a Local Opportunity to Volunteer?

Click here for a list of non profit organizations in the Corona Area
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  • Welcome
    • Hybrid Model
  • About/Contact
    • Mariana Nunes A-Chau Contact Form
    • Johnny Campos Chav-Cle, AVID A-K and EL students Contact Form
    • Christine Berg Coa-GL Contact Form
    • Nathan Theune Gn-Kor Contact Form
    • Maritza Partida Kos-Mas, AVID L-Z Contact Form
    • Carlos Estrada Mat-Pini Contact Form
    • Kristen Matsumoto Pino-Sol Contact Form
    • Valencia Applegate Som-Z Contact Form
    • Sandy Sullivan Contact Form
  • Academic
    • SHS AVID
    • Prob Solv Dist Learn
    • 9th Grade >
      • Incoming Freshman Presentation
    • 10th Grade >
      • 10th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
      • PSAT Info
    • 11th Grade >
      • 11th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
    • 12th grade >
      • 12th grade Academic Advising and Registering for Classes
      • How to Order Transcripts
      • Class of 2021 College and Career Information
    • Help! My Student is Struggling >
      • Tutoring and Extra Help
    • Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
    • College Information >
      • The College Search Process
      • College Presentations
      • UC Information
      • California State University
      • Trade Schools
      • Community Colleges >
        • Norco Community College
        • Santiago Canyon College
    • Summer School
    • SAT & ACT
    • NCAA ELIGIBILITY
    • Graduation and College Admission Requirments
    • Dual Enrollment
  • Personal
    • Clubs on Campus
    • Intervention Resources
    • LGBTQ Resources
    • Community Referrals
    • CNUSD Clinician Referral List
    • Support Groups
    • Ways to Cope
  • Financial Aid
    • Financial Aid and FAFSA
    • Scholarship Information
    • Types of Loans
  • Resources
    • Teacher Name and Email Addresses
    • SHS Counselor Classrooms >
      • How to Submit an Honors/AP Contract to a Counselor's classroom
      • How to Submit an Online Social Science Form
    • Shark Scheduler-Class Descriptions
    • Forms
    • CTE Pathways
    • Cal Grant Info