The Sophomore Year Game Plan
Cassidy MartinThe Sophomore Year Game Plan
Sophomore year feels early but it's often the last stretch where students can build the foundation that makes junior year manageable and senior year applications strong. Cassidy walks families through exactly what should (and shouldn't) happen in 10th grade, so students aren't scrambling to catch up later.
Speaker Info
Cassidy Martin
A former Assistant Director of International Admissions, Cassidy Martin has evaluated some 10,000 applications and joined 500+ committee decisions across Bates, Smith, and UC San Diego. Her direct, data-driven approach has helped students earn spots at schools like Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and UC Berkeley
About this Webinar
Sophomore year feels early, but it's often the last real window for students to build the foundation that makes the rest of high school manageable. Join Cassidy for, Former Admissions Director at UCSD, for a practical session on what 10th graders should actually be focusing on academically, extracurricularly, and in early college planning. You'll learn which decisions made now quietly shape junior and senior year options, where families over- or under-prioritize their time, and how to set a realistic, personalized plan instead of reacting to what other families are doing. Whether your student is coasting or already anxious about "falling behind," this session will help you build a clear, confident game plan for the two years ahead.
In this webinar, you'll learn:
- The Decisions That Compound: Some choices made sophomore year—course selection, activity commitments—quietly narrow or widen options later. Learn which ones actually matter long-term.
- Balance Over Burnout: Trying to do everything early often backfires. Cassidy breaks down how to prioritize depth and sustainability over a packed sophomore-year resume.
- A Plan, Not a Panic: Every student's timeline looks different. Get a framework for building a personalized sophomore-year plan instead of comparing your student to everyone else's.