College Resources

College Searches

As many students and parents begin to explore finding a college, the process can be overwhelming. Fortunately, many websites can help individuals narrow down their college search. These websites allow individuals to enter information about prospective majors, preferred geographic region, school activities, size, cost, and many other factors to complete a college search. Please refer to the following links to help the college selection process. Most of our students will use Naviance to do a college search and create a college list. Other suggestions include:

Applications
Typically, students will apply to colleges online via the schools individual website or the Common Application. The Common Application is a one stop shop for hundreds of colleges and universities. Students can fill out one application and send it to multiple colleges on their college list, as long as the college is a Common Application member.

 

SAT and ACT Registration

Students who are planning on applying to college should register to take the SAT or ACT exam. Testing takes place at area high school (though, not Winooski High School) on select days. Each test has a fee that needs to be paid prior to registration. Fee waivers, for those who qualify, are available in the Winooski High School office. Registration is completed online. Please refer to the following links to register for the SAT and ACT exams:

Register for SAT

TOEFL Registration

For English language learners who are applying to college, the TOEFL test is the more appropriate college test. For more information, please refer to the following site:

Register for ETS

Saint Michaels College administers a version of the TOEFL that is only accepted by colleges located in Vermont. To sign up for this test please see Ms. Emmy.

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) has a wealth of information about how to pay for college. The website has information about funding sources for college, the financial aid process, online financial aid applications, how loans wok, cost calculators, and much more. Please refer to the following links for more information:

Nursing & Healthcare Scholarship ($1000 Award)

Career Searching
Wether you are planning on going to college or looking to jump into a job or career after high school these two sights can help you better understand prospective careers, salaries,  education & training requirements and more!