October: Keep your CHILD on track.
Attend a VSAC workshop.
VSAC offers several FREE workshops on everything from the financial aid process to test preparation for the SAT and ACT.
Help your CHILD stay on top of college applications.
Applying to college involves an admissions process and a financial aid process. Each requires a series of steps to reach your goal.
If your child wants to visit colleges this fall, make sure he plans ahead. Interviews with admissions and financial aid staff are always a good idea, but they must be scheduled in advance. Consider scheduling a college visit during the teacher in-service days this month, and read more advice on campus visits.
Most regular admission college applications are due in January or February. Deadlines for early admission and early decision are sooner. Check with specific schools for exact dates.
Your child will probably need to write a personal essay and obtain letters of recommendation as part of the application process. Make sure she doesn't wait until the last minute to tackle either of these two requirements!
VSAC's Scholarships booklet will be available online and at your student's high school guidance office in December. Visit VSAC's scholarships page for advice on applying for scholarships and helpful tips.
Make sure your child is registered for any standardized tests required by the colleges in which he is interested. For information on the tests, registration, dates, cost, and more, visit each test's Web site.
