Educators and professionals at VSAC develop curriculum on career and education topics ranging from financial aid to college selection.
- The units below have gone through a comprehensive curriculum review process.
- VSAC provides this curriculum for your use with students in free (non fee-based) situations only.
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Curriculum for high school students
Finding a College That’s Right for You — Lesson plan (PDF) and handouts for a 1.5-hour workshop on the college search and selection process.
Preparing for the ACT — Lesson plan (PDF) and handouts for a 1.5-hour workshop on the ACT, including strategies for specific sections and the test as a whole, information on how the test is structured, and advice on how to prepare for the test.
Preparing for the SAT — Lesson plan (PDF)>Lesson plan (PDF) and handouts for a 1.5-hour workshop on the SAT, including strategies for specific sections and the test as a whole, information on how the test is structured, and advice on how to prepare for the test.
Writing an Effective Admissions Essay — Lesson plan (PDF) and handouts for a 1.5-hour workshop on the college admissions essay with writing tips, a self-evaluation tool, and sample essays.
Curriculum for parents and adults
Planning Guide for Grades 7-12 (PDF) – Information parents and other adults need in order to help children succeed in middle school and high school.
- Download the entire guide (PDF) or specific sections (PDFs).
- Request a paper copy by e-mailing publications@vsac.org.
Curriculum for career and college exploration
Career and Education Pathfinders - Guides on career and education topics to help you find your way through the abundance of information available in our library and on the Web.
Finding a College That’s Right for You — Lesson plan (PDF) and handouts for a 1.5-hour workshop on the college search and selection process.
Vermont Career Gateway - Local and national resources to guide Vermonters toward success in work, school and life.
