Sophomore Year
_ Continue to take and plan challenging high school courses

_ Make good grades in your classes (As and Bs) 

_ Meet with your college/career counselor at least once a year

_ Explore careers on CFNC.org 

_ Think about what kind of education/training different careers require 

_ Take the Pre ACT (offered at NHS) and review results with your parents and school counselor

• Understanding Pre ACT scores

_ Take the PSAT (offered at NHS) and review results with your parents and school counselor

• Understanding PSAT scores    

_ ACT and SAT prep – use free online study tools by CFNC, Khan Academy, Union test prep

_ Start collecting college information 

_ Join/continue extracurricular activities

_ Talk to family and friends about their educational choices

_ Complete career assessments on CFNC.org