Sophomore |
| Month |
Category |
Description |
| June |
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Minnesota Private College Week is a great way to see numerous private colleges in Minnesota. |
| September - August |
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Start researching colleges online; sign up to get on mailing lists of schools in which you are interested. |
| September - August |
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Find a good balance between involvement in school and community activities and earning good grades. Both are important for earning future scholarships but having a strong academic record is the most important thing schools consider for admission and merit-based scholarships. |
| September - August |
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Save your money! You’ll be glad you saved money from your part-time jobs when it comes time to buy books and pay tuition. |
| September - August |
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If your relatives are asking what you’d like for birthday or holiday gifts, consider asking them to contribute to your 529 plan or college savings fund. |