VSAC College Pathways

Thank-you to everyone who participated in College Pathways '08!

High school juniors, sophomores and parents - Join VSAC for College Pathways '09, a fun and informative day of college planning workshops and more! The event is held on three different campuses throughout the state during March and April, providing you with hands on college campus exposure - and it's all free (including lunch!).

EVENT DATES

Look for the 2009 dates in early fall. The events will be held at the following sites:

Saint Michael's College, Colchester
Castleton State College, Castleton
Lyndon State College, Lyndonville

Looking for additional information on college planning now? Check out VSAC's monthly planning tips and career exploration tools

SAMPLE AGENDA

The day offers five sessions and a free lunch. Choose a workshop (noted below) for each session.

8:30–9:00 am — Check-in, refreshments and light breakfast

9:00–9:15 am — Welcome

9:15-9:45 am — Guest Speaker: Getting Started with Rusty DeWees

10:00–11:00 am — Session 1

11:15 am –12:00 pm— Session 2 or Lunch

12:15 –1:00 pm — Session 3 or Lunch

1:15–2:15 pm — Session 4

2:30–3:30 pm — Session 5

SAMPLE WORKSHOPS

Each person attending chooses one workshop for each session they plan to attend. Workshops will close once maximum capacity is reached.
Is a workshop you want to attend full? Consider signing up for a VSAC Resource Center workshop.

Session 1: 10:00–11:00 am	Session 2: 11:15 am–12:00pm Choose lunch or a workshop	Session 3: 12:15–1:00 pm Choose lunch or a workshop	Session 4: 1:15–2:15 pm	Session 5: 2:30–3:30 pm
Paying for College Learn about the financial aid process, education loans, and ways to cover your student’s education expenses.	Lunch Take a break and plan to grab lunch in the dining hall! A free bag lunch, consisting of a sandwich, chips, cookie or brownie, and fresh fruit is offered.	Lunch Take a break and plan to grab lunch in the dining hall! A free bag lunch, consisting of a sandwich, chips, cookie or brownie, and fresh fruit is offered at the campus dining hall.	Applying for Admissions to College Learn the nuts and bolts to successfully complete the application process.	Making the Transition Hear up-to-date information from students, parents, and educators on what it's like to be a college student now.
Exploring Majors and Careers Learn the career planning process and how it fits into finding an academic major.	Asking Financial Aid Questions: Paying for College Part II Bring your questions and hear other questions being answered by financial aid experts.	Exploring Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities Learn about campus resources available to students with specific learning needs, and ways to advocate for yourself or your student.	Considering Two-Year and Community College Options Explore academic and financial benefits of these programs.	Creating a Great Application Essay Discover what colleges look for in your essay, and how to make it more interesting and readable.
Learning about Scholarships Learn how to find and apply for local, state, and national scholarships.	Finding Colleges That Fit How do you create a list of colleges that fit you? Learn about tips, tools and strategies available for students and parents.	Finding Colleges that Fit (see Session 2)	Applying to Admissions to Highly Selective Colleges Gain insight into the admissions process at selective colleges, including pros and cons of early action or early decision.	Learning about Scholarships (see session 1)
	Managing Your Money Come play a game with us to explore the traps that get students into financial difficulty and learn techniques for wise borrowing and budgeting.	Managing Your Money (see Session 2)	Learning about Scholarships (see session 1)	Playing Collegiate Sports Discuss the eligibility requirements, opportunities, and realities of college-level sports.
	VT Guidance Central - hands on lab! Use the online tool to turn interests into an education and career plan.	VT Guidance Central - hands on lab! (see Session 2)	Surviving Standardized Tests Learn strategies for success taking the SAT and ACT, including the written section.	Surviving Standardized Tests (see Session 4)
	Writing a Great Admissions Essay: Part I and II (bag lunch provided) Discover what colleges look for in your essay and learn how to make it more effective. This two part workshop will give you hands on practice. Leave Session 3 blank on the registration form if you register for this workshop. NOTE: This workshop is intended for students.

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EVENT DATES

SAMPLE AGENDA

SAMPLE WORKSHOPS