Sophomore

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Sophomore is a predominantly American English term used to describe a second effort, instance, or release. Its most common usage is as a noun meaning a student in the second year of study (generally referring to high school or university study). The word is also used as an adjective for the second album released by a musician or group, or the second movie of a director.

The word may be derived from the Latin word sophumer, which in turn comes from sophom "dialectic exercise";[citation needed] or possibly from the Greek words sophos, meaning "wise", and moros, meaning "fool".[1]

High-school sophomores are expected to begin preparing for the college application process, including reducing and focusing their extracurricular activities.[2]The tenth grade is considered a watermark for independence, closely connected with the acquisition of a driver's license in the U.S. Whereas the PSAT test was once primarily taken by 11th graders, more sophomores than ever are taking this college preparatory test. Students at this level are developing greater ability for abstract thinking.[3] It is the second year in most U.S. high schools, but a sizable minority of high schools start with the 10th grade.

In the U.S., colleges generally require students to declare an academic major by the end of their sophomore year.[4] College sophomores are advised to begin thinking about career options and to get involved in volunteering or social organizations on or near campus.[5]

  1. ^ http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/sophomore Definition of Sophomore
  2. ^ http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/articles/prepare/extracurriculars.asp
  3. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/06/AR2006020601581.html
  4. ^ Do I Need to Declare a Major on My College Application?. Princeton Review. Retrieved on 2007-10-22.
  5. ^ http://www.yale.edu/visvi/students/year_guide/sophomore.html

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