OCTOBER 2023
UB TUNED IN
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October Weekly Meetings:
Do questions about your future seem scary? If so, maybe we aren’t asking the right questions. After all, how many Freshmen really know which college they want to attend, or what 18 year old knows the career they want to do for the rest of their life? For the months of October & November, let’s focus on one simple question:
“Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?” Here are some topics we will be covering to help you start thinking about the answer: College searches & comparisons Costs of college Transfer Virginia Portal Scholarship searches Career exploration
October Stipend Assignments:
FRESHMEN Complete & submit the BigFuture College Search Worksheet SOPHOMORES Build your college list in BigFuture JUNIORS Take the PSAT & build your college list in BigFuture SENIORS Complete & submit the “Organize your College Application Information”
Be sure to attend the weekly meetings & complete the grade level assignment to earn your stipend! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM @VHCCUPWARDBOUND
This issue: Weekly Meeting Topics Stipend Assignments Important Dates & Events SCORE Updates PSAT Information SAT Test Prep for Smyth Co. Fall College Tour October Birthdays Oct/Nov Scholarships
Contact us:
Leigh Ann Adams, Director ladams@vhcc.edu 276-739-2506 (work) 276-356-8609 (cell) Stacey Dorton, Academic Coordinator sdorton@vhcc.edu 276-739-2507 (work) 276-608-9664 (cell) Ella Ratcliffe-Sutherland, Office Manager eratcliffe@vhcc.edu 276-739-2479 PAGE 01