Visit www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html
for information regarding the PSAT.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify based on test scores.

What should I be doing as a sophomore to prepare for college?
Take the PLAN if it’s offered at your school.  This is a practice test for the ACT. The PLAN Test was given to all Wilson Central Sophomores September 23rd.

Consider taking the PSAT.  This test is primarily for juniors, but many sophomores take it for practice.

Make informal visits to colleges to get a feel for what different college campuses are like.

Start thinking about what you are looking for in a college (size, location, cost, etc.)

The most important thing you can do to prepare for college is to follow a college preparatory program in high school.

Below is a list of the courses that most 4-year colleges recommend students take in high school.

• 4 years of English
• 3-4 years of math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2)
• 3 years of science (with laboratory experience)
• 2-3 years of the same foreign language
• 3 years of social studies
• 1 year of fine or performing arts

Competitive schools consider the above to be the minimum requirements.  They recommend that students challenge themselves by taking advanced, honors, and AP (Advanced Placement) courses whenever possible.

As you plan and prepare for college, learn as much as you can about college admissions, choosing a college, college majors, paying for college, etc.  These Web sites have excellent information for students and parents.

www.collegeboard.com
www.act.org
www.educationplanner.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.petersons.com
www.gocollege.com