Sue Scheff: Preparing Your Sophomore for College Applications
It may seem early for you to start preparing your teen for college applications, however you will soon learn it is a tedious and important process! Take the time to be sure you have all your needed classes, credits and more. Source: Education.com Preparing Your Sophomore for College Applications by Lisa Mendelman A marathon. A gauntlet. The Indy 500. There is no shortage of metaphors to describe the college application process. As a high schooler , these images can be daunting, if not downright scary. But, to add a new – and perhaps more heartening – metaphor to the mix, try this on for size: a skyscraper. Freshman year is all about laying the foundation, comprised of strong academic coursework, time management, and organization. Building upon these general life skills, sophomore year is the time to widen the basis of support. Now is the time to expand the focus to the external factors that impact the college application process – extracurriculars and summer activities, for example....