--- title: Between Sophomore and Junior Year description: "The summer between sophomore and junior year is an important time for high school students to focus on their academic and personal growth. Here are some things that students should consider focusing on during this time: Preparing for Standardized Tests: Students should consider using the summer to prepare for standardized" --- [Skip to content](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year#main-content) ![Get Smarter Prep Logo](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GSP_Logo_color_072513.png?width=2096&height=548&name=GSP_Logo_color_072513.png) - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company Open main navigation Close main navigation - Home - Products - Pricing - Blog - Company - [Contact us](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year#contact) [Contact us](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year#contact) May 16, 2023 7:20:07 AM # Between Sophomore and Junior Year [Get Smarter Prep](https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/author/get-smarter-prep) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://blog.getsmarterprep.com/get-smarter-prep-blog/between-sophomore-and-junior-year) The summer between sophomore and junior year is an important time for high school students to focus on their academic and personal growth. Here are some things that students should consider focusing on during this time: ### Preparing for Standardized Tests: Students should consider using the summer to prepare for standardized tests such as the ACT or SAT. This could include taking practice tests, which we highly recommend to establish a baseline score. Get Smarter Prep offers [Free Practice Tests](https://getsmarterprep.com/free-practice-tests/) every Saturday morning. After establishing their score, we would recommend figuring out the best way to prepare for the test, which could include an [ACT Prep Course](https://getsmarterprep.com/act-prep-course/), [Semi-Private](https://getsmarterprep.com/semi-private-tutoring/) or [Private Tutoring](https://getsmarterprep.com/private-tutoring-levels/).  ### Exploring Career Interests: The summer is a great time for students to explore their career interests. Students could participate in internships, job shadowing, or volunteer work in fields that interest them. Take this summer in particular to lean in and find out what you enjoy and what you want to steer clear from, since next summer students will most likely be busy taking college campus tours!   ### Building a Strong Academic Profile: Students should aim to take challenging courses during their junior year, so the summer is a great time to prepare for these courses. This could include reading books related to the courses, taking online classes, or reviewing material from previous classes. ### Developing Leadership Skills: Students should consider getting involved in leadership roles during the summer. This could include volunteering for community service projects, participating in leadership programs, or starting a club or organization. ### Pursuing Personal Interests: The summer is also a great time for students to pursue personal interests that they may not have time for during the school year. This could include learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, or participating in sports. Also, make sure to relax and enjoy the summer. Go to the lake, hang out with friends and family or stay inside away from the heat and humidity to enjoy your favorite show.  Overall, the summer between sophomore and junior year is a time for students to focus on their personal and academic growth. By using this time wisely, students can set themselves up for success during their junior year and beyond. 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