What Sophomore Families Should Be Doing Right Now to Maximize Aid Later
Most families don’t realize it, but sophomore year is the turning point for college planning. By the time junior year starts, many of the biggest opportunities to improve aid eligibility and admissions success are already gone.
At Diversified College Planning, we help families with sophomores use this critical year to prepare smartly—both academically and financially—so they don’t get blindsided later.
Here’s Why Sophomore Year Matters:
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Your financial aid base year starts the following fall—meaning now is the time to make adjustments to income or assets
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Course selections impact GPA trends, class rank, and rigor, all of which affect merit aid
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It’s a great time to begin building a targeted college list, based on academic and financial fit
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Standardized test planning and extracurricular direction can begin without the time crunch of junior year
Planning Ahead Pays Off
Families who start in sophomore year have more time to:
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Improve their Student Aid Index (SAI)
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Explore high-ROI colleges
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Position their student as a top scholarship candidate
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Avoid rushed, reactive decisions later
Diversified College Planning provides a proactive roadmap that puts your family ahead of the curve—financially, academically, and emotionally.
Contact Us Today:
Got a sophomore? It’s the perfect time to start planning—and start saving.
📞 Call us at 770-662-8510
📅 Schedule a free consultation: Book with Jarad
Or visit our Contact Page: https://diversifiedcollegeplanning.com/contact-us/
