2026 Sophomore Summit
Jim Wismer and Alyssa Coltrain provide the ultimate guide to taking advantage of your remaining time in 10th grade and preparing for the critical junior and senior years ahead. Topics include: advice for course selection, finals, and AP exam preparation; deciding between the SAT and ACT (and forming a prep plan); how sophomores should set goals for extracurricular success and how colleges view activities; letters of recommendation (who to ask, when to ask, and how they contribute to a college application); building a college list for fit; and a timeline for starting college essays.