<p>Schools like to see kids turn themselves around after a blip, so you are working to improve, which is good. You should, however, address what happened sophomore year - if you just ignore it, schools will make their own conclusions. Better to take responsibility for that bad year, and point out that you’ve learned from it in some way, and are now back on track. You could do this via an interview. Or you may include it in your essay, but try to make it a springboard for how you are now - positive, active, involved, etc. - that’s what you want the schools to focus on.</p>