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
-
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
-
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