College & Career Planning
College & Career Planning
Cabot School supports students in planning for life after high school. Students can explore multiple pathways — college, technical programs, apprenticeships, and workforce entry — with guidance from VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation).
Resources include:
- College planning guidance
- Financial aid & scholarships
- Vermont Flexible Pathways
Contact:
Jackie Batten
School Counselor
802-563-2289
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Focus: Applications, financial aid, and final post-secondary decisions.
Monthly Senior Checklist
Cabot Senior College Planning Checklist (2025–2026)
Checklist includes:
- College applications
- Recommendation letters
- FAFSA completion
- Scholarship tracking
- Decision deadlines
Applying to College
- Early Fall:
- Finalize college list
- Request letters of recommendation
- Begin essays
- Create application accounts
- Late Fall/Winter:
- Submit applications
- Monitor emails
- Confirm transcripts & test scores
- Spring:
- Compare financial aid offers
- Submit enrollment and housing forms by May 1
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Grade 9:
- Build strong academic habits
- Explore careers
- Participate in activities
- Meet with counselor
Grade 10:
- Research college requirements
- Explore Vermont career pathways
- Consider PSAT
Grade 11:
- Take SAT/ACT if required - linked here
- Visit colleges
- Narrow college list
- Attend VSAC workshops
- Begin financial aid conversations
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Complete the FAFSA to access:
- Federal Pell Grants
- Student loans
- Work-study
- Vermont State Grants
VSAC Support:
- FAFSA workshops
- One-on-one advising
- Award letter guidance
- VSAC Website
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Vermont’s Flexible Pathways program allows students to gain college credits, career skills, and hands-on experience while in high school.
Options include:
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Dual Enrollment (college courses in high school)
- Early College
- Internships & Apprenticeships
- Community Service & Work-Based Learning
- Learn more: Flexible Pathways
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Students should explore:
- Local Cabot School scholarships
- Vermont scholarships via VSAC
- National scholarships
Tips:
- Track deadlines
- Keep copies of essays
- Request recommendations early
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Vermont students can pursue:
- 4-year colleges & universities
- Community colleges
- Technical/trade programs
- Apprenticeships
- Workforce entry
VSAC provides:
- Career interest inventories
- College search tools
- FAFSA guidance
- Vermont grants & scholarships
- VSAC Website
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Families can:
- Attend financial aid nights
- Review FAFSA requirements
- Help track scholarship deadlines
- Review financial aid award letters
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