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High school juniors, sophomores, and parents - Join VSAC for College Pathways '10, 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!). |
2009 COLLEGE PATHWAYS
Visit our College Pathways Resources page. This page includes links to the resources from the workshops presented at College Pathways, as well as college planning resources compiled by VSAC staff and College Pathways presenters.
2010 COLLEGE PATHWAYS DATES
Saturday, March 13, 2010, Saint Michael's College
Saturday, March 27, 2010, Castleton State College
Saturday, April 10, 2010, Lyndon State College
REGISTRATION INFO
Registration and workshop selection is required. Registration opens Februrary 1, 2010.
Look for the reminder postcards in September 2009 and brochures in January 2010.
SAMPLE AGENDA
The day offers five sessions and a free lunch. Select a workshop (noted below) for each session.
8:30–9:00 am — Check-in, refreshments, and breakfast snacks
9:15–10:45 am — Session 1
11:00-11:45 am — Session 2
12:00-12:45 pm — Session 3 or lunch1:00–1:45 pm— Session 4 or lunch
2:00–3:00 pm — Session 5
2009 WORKSHOPS (2010 Workshops are pending)
- Each person attending selects one workshop for each session they plan to attend.
- Workshops will close once maximum capacity is reached.
| Castleton & Lyndon: Enjoy a free lunch in the dining hall | Castleton & Lyndon: Select one of the workshops below. | |||
| Saint Michael's: Enjoy lunch in the campus dining hall OR select one of the workshops below. | Saint Michael's: Enjoy lunch in the campus dining hall OR select one of the workshops below. |
| Session 1: 9:15–10:45 am |
Session 2: 11:00–11:45 am |
Session 3: 12:00–12:45 pm |
Session 4: 1:00–1:45 pm |
Session 5: 2:00–3:00 pm |
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Student Workshop: Getting Started |
Finding Colleges That Fit |
Applying to College |
Applying to College |
Paying for College Learn about the financial aid process, education loans, and ways to cover higher education expenses. |
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Parent Workshop: Letting Go The transition to college can be challenging - for students and parents. Hear experts talk about ways to support your child through the college process, and find out what he or she will be learning at College Pathways. Learn valuable tips on how to put your child in charge of the college search, discover the role you can play to help him or her stay on track through the application process, and then learn how best to ease the transition from high school to college. |
Learning about Scholarships Learn how to find and apply for local, state, and national scholarships. |
Considering Two-Year and Community College Options |
Considering Two-Year and Community College Options (See Session 3) |
Writing a Great Admissions Essay Discover what colleges look for in your essay and learn how to make it a reflection of who you are. |
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Exploring Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities |
Learning about Scholarships (See Session 2) |
Learning about Scholarships (See Session 2) |
Playing Intercollegiate Sports Discuss the eligibility requirements, opportunities, and realities of college-level sports. | |
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Surviving Standardized Tests |
Applying for Admission to Highly Selective Colleges |
Applying for Admission to Highly Selective Colleges |
Surviving Standardized Tests |
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Playing the Money Game Students, play a game with us to explore the traps that get students into financial difficulty. You'll also learn techniques for wise borrowing and budgeting.
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Surviving Standardized Tests |
Surviving Standardized Tests |
Playing the Money Game (See Session 2)
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