Nov 15-Nov 16: VT Open House & Monticello Trip
If you registered for this trip, check your email for more information.
Nov 18: VHCC NatSci+AG Expo If a career in Natural Sciences or Agriculture interests you, please let us know. This would be a great event for you to attend!
SAT/ACT INFORMATION
Nov 7: ACT Registration deadline for the 12/13 test
Nov 8: SAT Test Day
Nov 21: SAT Registration deadline for the 12/6 test
VIRTUAL EVENTS
Nov 9: Virtual College Fair @ 1pm-6pm Register for this event here: https://www.nacacattend.org/25Virtu alNov9
SENIORS: PLAN TO ATTEND
VHCC Financial Aid Department is coming to your school to help you complete your FAFSA! Stop by one of these dates between 3:30-6:30pm:
Nov 3: VHS
Nov 5: HHS
Nov 10: AHS
Nov 11: PHHS
Nov 12: CHS
Nov 13: NHS
Nov 18: JBHS
Don’t behind in classes!
Remember to use free BRAINFUSE tutoring account. It is available for all subjects 24/7!
s available for all subjects 24/7! Spanish & other languages are available in the Language Lab which is located in the “Academic Tools” section.
Spanish other languages are available in the Language Lab which is located in the “Academic Tools” section.
PSAT, SAT, ACT, & TEAS test prep is also available in BRAINFUSE.
PSAT, SAT, ACT, test prep is also available in BRAINFUSE.
and information for all events can also be found on our interactive calendar on the UB website: www.vhcc.edu/upwardbound
QUESTIONS ABOUT ACADEMICS
How much time do students typically spend on homework?
What is the average class size of introductory classes? Upper level classes?
How widely used are teaching assistants on your campus?
Are classes more lecture, project, or discussion based?
What opportunities are there for undergraduate research?
Is it easy to change your major?
Are professors accessible outside of class?
Is there an Honors Program?
What is your graduation rate?
QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID
What percentage of students receive Financial Aid?
What is the average college debt that students leave with?
What work-study opportunities are there?
QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT SUPPORT
What type of tutoring program do you have?
Do you have a writing center and how do I access it?
What kind of disability services do you have?
How many students get internships?
What percentage of students study abroad?
What type of career services do you have?
Are there computer labs and do I pay to print?
QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT LIFE
What kind of dorm choices are there?
What percentage of students live on campus?
How long are dorm accommodations guaranteed?
Do most students go home on weekends?
What percentage of students belong to a Sorority or Fraternity?
What activities and clubs do you have on campus?
What transportation options are there around campus?
Bring your planners and Chromebooks/laptops
Learn about the costs of college and how to pay for it
Earn money...attend the meetings and complete the activities
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Seniors: meet with us individually