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Using Fit and Match to Increase Students’ Success
July 19, 2022
By Bill DeBaun
One of the most important things schools, community-based programs, and everyone involved in advising a student can do is to make sure they wind up at the right postsecondary institution for them in the first place.
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Allyship and College Success
June 22, 2022
By Kyle Kelly
Kyle Kelly, a College Completion Corps coach at Bay College, shares some perspectives on being an ally to LGBTQIA students.
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students During Pride Month and Beyond
June 21, 2022
By Justin Weller
Justin Weller, AdviseMI college adviser, shares some thoughts on Pride month and how his experiences as a queer person affect his advising work.
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Solidify K-12/Higher Ed Connections to Firm Up Students’ Next Steps
June 16, 2022
By Bill DeBaun
Most schools monitor acceptances and conduct senior exit surveys to better understand students’ post-high school plans, but that knowledge is too infrequently paired with practice that ensures students fulfill those plans.
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Addressing Financial Aid Challenges for Spanish-speaking Families
June 6, 2022
By Manuel Lamarche
I grew up learning English as a second language, so my parents and I were lost when reading terms like Pell Grant, cost of attendance, money market account, or IRA.
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Now is the time to double down on college access and attainment — Michigan’s future depends on it
May 26, 2022
By Ryan Fewins Bliss
Sixty by 30 is a bold goal, but it wasn’t chosen for the sake of boldness. It was chosen because that is what Michigan needs to be a prosperous state that can compete in a knowledge-based economy.
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What Autism Is Like For Me: A Female Perspective
May 18, 2022
By Anonymous Author
An anonymous contributor describes the educational challenges they faced as a female person on the autism spectrum.
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Charter Schools: Providing Flexibility and Specialized Options to Michigan Families
May 10, 2022
By Vaughn Springer
Vaughn Springer, project coordinator with MAPSA - Michigan’s Charter School Association, reflects on her charter school experience and how her current work helps provide Michigan families with greater educational options.
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A Quick Guide to Financial Aid Award Letters
April 25, 2022
By Bill DeBaun
For all of the excitement they bring, financial aid offers have a reputation for being a bit confusing. But with the right information, analyzing and comparing financial aid offers from colleges and universities is a process students can tackle.
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Launching a Career through Service
March 17, 2022
By Kyle Manley
My training from MCAN and AdviseMI, combined with the experiences at my service site, built up skills and knowledge that I continuously draw from to this day.
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Finding My Career Through Service
March 16, 2022
By Summer Madrid
College Completion Corps alum Summer Madrid reflects on her service year and how it helped her find a career in student success.
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Spotlight on Our VISTAs
March 15, 2022
By Jenny McArdle
Two incredible AmeriCorps members serve right here at MCAN, helping our organization build capacity and expand our Sixty by 30 work. We are grateful for the service that Kate Grove and Ho Chak Law provide every day.