college compass - Vermont
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.
College Compass provides students with the necessary counseling and mentorship to be engaged on campus and find success in class-related assignments and activities.
In partnership with Vermont HireAbility (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation), College Steps provides College Compass supports to students who have an open case with HireAbility and have received a referral from their counselor.
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:
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.”