Info for Sophomore Students & Parents

As we head into marking period 4, the Guidance Office has several activities planned for the sophomores, with the goal of helping them end their year on a successful note and prepare for the upcoming transition into IB students.

(1) Advisor Groups: Sophomores will be meeting with the junior/senior Peer Leaders in Advisor Groups on Friday 4/29. The focus will be on reflecting​ ​on your​ ​Biotech experiences thus far and planning for your future successes​ ​entering junior year.

(2) Rising Junior Night: All students in the class of 2018 and their parents are invited to attend our Rising Junior Night, scheduled for Tuesday, May 24th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Media Center. We will provide an overview and orientation to the IB Program, as well as review other important information for junior year.

(3) Individual Guidance Meetings: Each sophomore student will meet individually with their Guidance Counselor (Mr. Brown: A to L; Ms. Krauter: M to Z) throughout the month of May. Prior to our meeting, please complete the "Sophomore Guidance Survey" in Naviance.

Resources & Information

Here are some resources and information for sophomore students and parents to explore ...

Summer Plans - See the Summer Planning Guide & Student Opportunities pages on the Guidance Website for help with creating plans for a meaningful and enriching summer of '16.

College Visits - Arguably the most fun (and most important) part of the college search process are campus visits. The fall of junior year is the best time to visit colleges - which campuses do you want to visit? Start planning and talking as a family about possible destinations. Here is a Campus Visit Guide to help you make the most of your visits. Can't make it to campus? Try a virtual tour.

College Major & Career Exploration -

• Explore the world of work using the world wide web - O*Net Online, What Can I Do With A Major In?, and STEM 101: Intro To Tomorrow's Jobs are three extremely helpful resources.
• Utilize Naviance: revisit the results of your Strengths Assessment & Career Interest Profiler; add potential career pathways to your list.
• Take the RoadTrip Nation Quiz & Purdue University's "What Kind of STEM Career is For You?"

Testing Plan - Work towards completing college admissions testing by the end of junior year, if possible

• All juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 19, 2016
• SAT Dates 2016-17 (tentative)
• ACT Dates 2016-17 (tentative)
• List of Monmouth County Organizations Providing SAT/ACT Prep
• Suggested Timeline For SAT/ACT:
  - SAT (first attempt): Dec 2016 or Jan 2017
  - SAT (second attempt): March 2017 or May 2017
  - ACT (if necessary): April 2017 or June 2017
• Suggested Timeline For Subject Tests:
  - Math Level II SAT Subject Test: at the conclusion of IB Math I; either June 2016 or June 2017
  - Molecular Biology SAT Subject Test: June 2017
  - Additional Subject Tests (if necessary): June 2017 and/or October 2017
  

Create your resume in Naviance - directions

National Honor Society Requirements - If you are considering applying to NHS in September 2016, make sure that you are track to satisfy BTHS NHS Requirements.

Suggested Reading - "Who Needs Harvard?"

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