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Resources > Student Life: Plan Ahead
Year Planner: College Sophomores
Fall
Take care of any remaining financial aid paperwork or wrinkles.
Purchase books and class materials. Save money by buying used books.
Set up a budget and time-management guidelines.
Map out the classes you'll need to take for the next three years. Make sure to consider options like study abroad, co-op and double majors in your plan.
Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss courses, extracurricular activities and career building options.
Declare a major (and minor) if ready. Some schools require students to declare their major by the end of the fall term.
Select a volunteer organization you'd like to get involved with. Community service can help you gain practical experience while building up your resume.
Make travel plans for Thanksgiving and winter break.
Gather financial records and materials you need for the FAFSA. The form is available January 1.
Strengthen relationships with teachers, counselors and activity supervisors. This will help you obtain recommendations for jobs and graduate school.
If you plan on transferring to another college, complete and mail your applications. Many colleges have a December 31 deadline.
Check out your college career center. Meet with the career counselor and find out about the resources available.
Study for midterms and finals!

January - February
Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 to increase your chances of receiving aid.
Apply for scholarships from private organizations. Check your FastWeb search results for new scholarships. Many awards have deadlines in February.
Put together your resume, including academic record, extracurricular activities, honors and volunteer work.
Apply for study abroad programs for next fall, academic year or summer. Some programs enroll according to rolling admissions (i.e. first-come, first-served), so the earlier you apply, the better.

Spring
Work on your resume and cover letters.
Check with your college career center for internship and job listings.
Meet with your faculty adviser to discuss plans for summer and next fall.
Register for fall classes.
Explore alternative career planning options such as: assisting a professor with research, international internships, mentoring programs and independent study.
Arrange dorm or apartment housing for next year.
Renew your financial aid package for next year.
Apply for summer jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.
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