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Sophomore Checklist

A yellow checklist for 10th graders is in the foreground, with a yellow and black %22NA%22 logo at the top of the background.

10th Grade Checklist

This graphic presents a checklist of academic, college and career planning, testing, and extracurricular activities recommended for students during 10th grade.

  • Attend the walk-your-schedule night in August.

  • Discuss potential post-secondary plans with parents or guardians.

  • Meet with your school counselor after the semester to review grades and your second-semester schedule.

  • Consider registering for the PSAT in October.

  • Check PowerSchool and your NA email daily.

  • Take the Pre-ACT test in January.

  • Check SAT and ACT dates. Talk with your counselor about which test date is right for you.

  • Participate in the North Pittsburgh College Fair at La Roche College.

  • Complete assigned tasks in Naviance for post-secondary planning.

  • Consider taking an SAT or ACT preparation class or working with a tutor.

  • Research careers, majors, and colleges using Naviance.

  • Review college and business school websites and Naviance for acceptance criteria.

  • Create a College Board account to access SAT preparation questions and review materials.

  • Add new information to your résumé in Naviance throughout the year.

  • Register for, prepare for, and take any AP tests relevant to your schedule.

  • If you are a prospective college athlete, create an account with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

  • Look into summer program opportunities, including jobs, internships, and volunteer work.

  • Join new extracurricular activities and continue participating in your current activities.