Hey everyone, just a quick question about formatting. When I'm writing my essays or filling out parts of my college apps, should I be capitalizing 'sophomore year?' I've seen it both ways and want to make sure I'm doing it right. Thanks!
Hey there! In most cases, you won't need to capitalize 'sophomore year' when you're completing your college applications or essays. These kinds of terms are generally not proper nouns unless they're part of a specific title or heading. So, you should only capitalize 'sophomore year' if it begins a sentence or if it’s part of a specific program name, like 'Sophomore Year Experience Program' at a certain college. Otherwise, keep it in lowercase. Just remember to stay consistent throughout your application. For example, if you’ve written 'During my sophomore year, I initiated a community service project,' that's perfect. Hope that helps clear things up, and best of luck with your applications!
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