Sophomore Year
With college applications far in the future, students rarely start considering the necessary steps until it's too late. During their sophomore year, students should be involved in both their school and their community. This helps students become strong leaders, which is a trait that universities search for. Ultimate Test Prep can help students prepare in all aspects of their sophomore year college planning. Below, you will find our recommended schedule for how to approach your sophomore year. We recommend that sophomores have meetings once or twice a quarter to help ensure that all college planning needs are met.
Sophomore College Planning Packages
- Academic planning – advice on scheduling classes at school.
- Academic accountability and study skills.
- Explore career path interests. Locate programs to help learn more about opportunities.
- Learn about summer programs and qualifications.
- Locate volunteer opportunities to become a leader within the community.
- Begin looking at standardized testing options – PSAT, ACT, and SAT.
| Package | # of Sessions | Price |
| Individual Sessions | 1 | $150 |
| Sophomore | 3 | $399 |
| Sophomore Plus | 6 | $699 |
Sophomore Year Schedule
September) Focus on test-taking skills and goal setting. Sign up and preview PSAT 9/10. Strengthen English foundation. Evaluate and locate volunteering and leadership opportunities.
November) Analyze PSAT 9/10 results. Hone critical reading skills. Complete applications to competitive sophomore summer programs. Complete GSA applications and GSE applications. Explore possible majors in college. Plan a college visit.
February) Complete applications to competitive junior-year programs. Construct a résumé. Practice interview skills. Improve math foundations. Evaluate class choices for next year.
April) Complete a practice ACT. Analyze all four sections for areas of improvement. Improve test-taking techniques. Practice speed-reading. Plan a 2nd college visit.