CCRC Recommended Reading
Article: What’s A Good College? by Akil Bello 19 March 2025
Podcast: Green Industry Podcast: Winning Online & On the Job: Lawn Care Business Panel Insights 27 March 2025
FINANCIAL AID
Article: College Financial Aid: The Art Of The Appeal by Brennan Barnard 26 March 2025
Article: Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition? by Amanda Holpuch 17 March 2025
Virtual Financial Aid Help Events through uAspire
A non-profit organization offering virtual events like FAFSA and CSS Profile walkthroughs, and information on what to do after you submit your FAFSA and how to read financial aid offers. Research events and register online.
FAFSA Support in other languages: https://studentaid.gov/apply-
COLLEGE
HVRHS College and Career Fair April 1
The School Counseling Department will be hosting an in-person college and career fair during the school day on April 1 from 10:00am to 11:30am. All students in grades 9-12 will attend and families members are welcome to participate. Check out the list of participating schools and employers.
Hotchkiss College Fair Tues 4/16 at 7:00pm
Hotchkiss will be having a college fair on April 16 from 7-8:30pm on their campus and has invited our students to attend. The fair will be held in the Field House of the Mars Athletic Center. The address is 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT. No need to sign up in advance.
Spring 2025 College Fair List
Check out the Spring 2025 College Fair List compiled by Mrs. Terni, which will be updated as events are confirmed. Colleges may also have their own programs and it’s best to check individual websites for their schedules.
CAREER
Summer Planning
Updated for 2025! A non-exhaustive guide to planning for summer programs including pre-college, travel, military, and more. This doc will be updated whenever I find a new and relevant opportunity. Students are always encouraged to come to the CCRC to chat about options or how to start.
HVRHS Job Board
When community members and businesses want to advertise opportunities, students are sent emails with each description and those descriptions are posted physically outside the CCRC. Students can always drop in to the CCRC for job search help or check out our Career Resources!