Sophomores

The 10th Grade School Counselor is Valerie Creasman. She can be reached at 252-492-6041 ext. 6007 and her email address is vcreasman@vcs.k12.nc.us.

Each month, 10th graders will receive an updated Class of 2015 Newsletter. In the newsletters you can find important announcements, college planning information, as well as enrichment opportunites.

Class of 2015 Newsletter, November 2012

Class of 2015 Newsletter, October 2012

Class of 2015 Newsletter, September 2012

__**Upcoming Events:**__
 * Students can begin completing the NCSSM Application on October 15th. If you are going to apply to NCSSM remember that you must take the SAT. October 4th is the registration deadline for the November 3rd test date and November 1st is the registration deadline for the December 1st test date. Remember to use NCSSM's code (#2241) so that they will receive your score report. You will also need NVHS's school code to register for the SAT which is 341755. You can register for the SAT at [|www.collegeboard.org].
 * Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics Applications are now available at [|www.summerventures.org]. Summer Ventures is a cost free, state funded program for academically talented NC residents who have demonstrated interest in science and mathematics and aspire to a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in a residential setting for research and intensive study. Application deadline is January 31st.

__**Your 10th Grade College Checklist:**__
 * 1) Concentrate on making positive academic and social decisions. Don't make a bad decision now that could negative effect you later.
 * 2) Take challenging courses, even if grades are slightly lower.
 * 3) Create an update a CFNC account at [|www.cfnc.org]. Use your account to keep track of your courses, grades, awards, and honors.
 * 4) Explore career interests using your [|www.cfnc.org] account.
 * 5) Research ways to save money and pay for college. You can do this on the [|www.cfnc.org] website. Other usefull websites include [|www.fastweb.com], [|www.collegeboard.org], and the financial aid websites of the colleges/universities that you are interested in attending.
 * 6) Get involved! Pursue extracurricular interests, whether it is dance, computers, music, sports, etc.
 * 7) Practice for the SAT and ACT by taking the PSAT and PLAN. You can also practice by using the free test prep on [|www.cfnc.org], [|www.collegeboard.org], and [|www.actstudent.org].
 * 8) Talk with your family and friends about their educational and career choices.
 * 9) Start researching and touring colleges online using the college/university websites and [|www.cfnc.org].
 * 10) Get good grades! The minimum entrance requirement for the public UNC system school's has been raised to a **2.5 GPA, 800 SAT score (verbal and math sections only), and a 17 ACT Composite Score.** What this means for you is, if you have above a 2.5 GPA keep working hard to try to raise your GPA even higher. If you have under a 2.5 GPA, the good news is you can still turn things around and raise your GPA. The bad news is that you do not have any time to mess around. You must start working hard on raising that GPA TODAY and the first step to that is to be at school everyday, participate in class, do your homework, and study hard for your quizes and tests. Your future depends on it!

__**Helpful Websites:**__ [|www.cfnc.org] [|www.fastweb.com] [|www.collegeboard.org] [|www.actstudent.org] [|www.homeworkspot.com] [|www.highschoolace.com] [|www.northcarolina.edu] [|www.ncicu.org]