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VSAC - Paying for College 10/5/2016: 6:30pm CVU Theatre

Annotated Bib Assistance M, Tu, Th, F: 8:15am - 3:15pm CVU Library
for Students Wed: 9:15am - 3:15pm
10/11 & 10/21/2016 (Parent/Teacher Conference Days)

Draft GC Annotated Bib Due Date 10/14/2016 Your CVU Advisor

PSAT (Juniors) 10/19/2016 CVU
Pre-ACT (Sophomores

Financial Aid Forms Night* 10/19/2016: 5:30 & 6:45pm CVU Learning Center
Computer Lab
*Pre-Registration Required. Contact Garrath Higgins at ghiggins@cssu.org or 482-7137

Final GC Annotated Bib Due Date 10/24/2016 Your CVU Advisor

Junior Planning Night for 10/26/2016: 6:30 - 7:30pm Room 160
Students and Parent(s)/Guardians

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Naviance- This is the online organizational tool that CVU uses, which helps students research and apply to college.
Naviance tutorials
Scholarships -Seniors - Be sure to check Naviance for a list of current scholarships.
VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation)
College Board
SAT- Registration dates can be found here
ACT- Registration dates can be found here

College Application: The Common App

For more information about the Common Application, visit the Common App website.
2015 - 2016 Common Application Essay Prompts

Class of 2017: 2017-18 FAFSA
Information is beginning to roll out for the updated 2017-18 FAFSA. Click here for an update of what will be different this year.

Sophomores and Juniors: Redesigned PSAT Practice Test Now Available

The redesigned PSAT/NMSQT will be offered for the first time in October 2015 to all of our sophomores and juniors. To help students prepare, the College Board has released a full-length practice test. Click here to gain access to a complete exam as well as answers and rationales.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-test

What is on the PSAT/NMSQT? This table specifically lists test content section, timing, question types and areas of focus. Students who know what to expect perform better on tests.