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 for College: A Guide for Grades 7-12 - An information guide for parents and other adults who work with students. You can download the entire guide (PDF) or specific sections.

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.