SOPHOMORE PRE-COLLEGE CHECKLIST Spring of Sophomore Year: 1. Start researching colleges. If you took the PSAT in the fall, you probably are receiving mail from them. Go to their websites, talk to their representatives when they are on campus, and attend some on-camput events if you have a chance. Send away for further information from colleges of interest. 2. Start researching careers. Ask family and friends what they like or don't like about their jobs. "Job Shadow" someone in a career of your interest for a day. 3. Get a bank account (if you don't already have one) and start saving money for college. It is a myth to assume that because you are a good student, scholarships will pay for your college education. The hard reality is that scholarships are vey competitive and very few students will have the buld of their college expenses paid for by them. 4. Consider getting a part-time job, but don't work more than 10-15 hours/week during the school year.