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Blog Archive: Applying to College

Seth Jackson
09 Apr

Seth Jackson is a leader on and off the court

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Sabina Haskell

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“I think Seth is one of the most self-motivated, ‘cup-half-full’ students that I work with,” said Soren Dews, Seth Jackson’s VSAC counselor. “Even if it's an obstacle, he looks at it as ‘how can I get through this? How can I get motivated?’ I think that is so impressive.” The Burlington High School
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Nikiah Viger
02 Apr

VSAC alumna Nikiah Viger pays it forward

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Sabina Haskell

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“Without VSAC and my guidance counselor, I wouldn't be where I am right now.” Nikiah Viger’s experience with VSAC shaped her career. Now as the senior financial aid officer at VTSU Castleton, Nikiah works to make college possible for all students, including first-generation college students like
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Georgette Niyokindi
18 Mar

Georgette Niyokindi’s degree will help her support new families in VT

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Sabina Haskell

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For Georgette Niyokindi, getting a college degree gives her the opportunity to give back to her new community: Burlington, Vermont. Currently enrolled at the Community College of Vermont, Georgette is on track to receive a degree in behavioral science before focusing her studies on social work. Her
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Adrianne Hutchin
11 Mar

Adrianne Hutchin wants to support her community as a family law attorney

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Sabina Haskell

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“Success is helping other people. If I can go to bed and know that I made a difference in a person's life that day , then I have succeeded.” It’s hard to speak with Adrianne Hutchin and not leave inspired. The fifth-generation Vermonter and mother of five children is determined to give back to her
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Wazir Hashimi
05 Mar

Wazirgul Hashimi plans to run for parliament

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Sabina Haskell

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When asked what his plans for the future are, Wazir Hashimi has a short answer. “I am hoping to run for parliament in Afghanistan.” Wazir moved to the United States in 2013 from his home country of Afghanistan with the goal of getting a good education. He spent his junior year of high school at Rice
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College & Career Pathways
18 Feb

VSAC asks ‘what are you doing after high school?’

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Sabina Haskell

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High school students and parents, whether you’re college-bound, training-bound or not sure, College & Career Pathways is the one-stop online resource and month-long virtual event for you. Throughout the month of March, Vermont Student Assistance Corp. will offer live virtual workshops, led by local
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Matthew Couture
11 Feb

Matthew Couture gives back to the next generation of students

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Sabina Haskell

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When Matthew Couture shared how he rescued and adopted a hurt cat he came across with his now-wife, it wasn’t a surprise. Anyone who knows Matthew knows that’s who he is: a caring, compassionate person whose life mission is to lift up those around him. Matthew Couture grew up in Fair Haven and
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Destiny-Rose Chery
04 Feb

Destiny-Rose Chery: Immersing herself in life sciences

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Sabina Haskell

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Saying Destiny-Rose Chery is busy would be an understatement. The current senior at Danville High School has a lot on her plate. From applying to colleges to working 20 hours a week as a grocer to following her love of art, Destiny is focused. In conversation, she doesn’t draw attention to how
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Tyler Ballard
28 Jan

Tyler Ballard is on a path to change civic discourse.

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Sabina Haskell

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Tyler Ballard's goals are big, and so are his accomplishments. He is currently a first-year graduate student at Brown University in the political science Ph.D. program, specializing in American politics. Tyler has committed himself to a career focused on policy. “My goals have been focused on law
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Financial Aid
14 Jan

Applying to or in college or training? There’s free aid to help you pay.

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Sabina Haskell

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Vermont students (and parents), take note: There’s free money available for college or other training, including full-time, part-time, and certificate education and apprenticeships. Wherever you are in your process of planning how you’ll continue education or training after high school—and what that
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