college compass
College Steps is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to support students as they increase their autonomy during their transition to and through college.
The College Compass program provides individualized programming with a strong emphasis on academic support and self-advocacy.
In partnership with local and state agencies, districts, and community-based services, College Steps provides students with the necessary counseling and mentorship to be engaged on campus and find success in class-related assignments and activities.
Thank you for your interest in our programming. Use the links on this page to get additional information by location/state, learn more about our services, and connect with us on any questions you have!
College Compass provides student access to:
Four to ten hours of support per week (determined by Program Team)
Access to: Check-in or check-out with the Program Coordinator and/or mentors to review goals
Group-based supports for homework
Class preparation and/or guidance with assignment preparation
College Steps weekly Community Skills Class
Facilitation of academic advising, accommodations, and counseling
Promotion of self-advocacy skills
College Compass Application Process:
We offer a rolling admissions process with priority applications due by March 1st.
Our team is here to help you through the process!
college compass success story: calli
Calli attended Castleton University, benefiting from College Compass support in many ways. Mentors assisted Calli with social support as well as being available to assist with talking through academic assignments.
With a passion for horsemanship and a goal to pursue further education in equine business management, a mentor accompanied her to a local club to ride together as well as learn about continuing her education.
After three semesters of support, Calli felt confident to move forward without it and she was admitted to the program she dreamed of and worked to attend!
“Peer mentors would support me with my homework, and understanding it. Also they helped me meet new people and ride horses together and that was really great.”