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Arthur Hill High School named Michigan's 2019 School of Excellence
July 24, 2020
By Lisa King
The American College Application Campaign and the Michigan College Access Network selected Arthur Hill High School as the 2019 School of Excellence Award winner for Michigan serving as an exemplary model for their state’s application campaign.
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Michigan Power Futbol Academy: Five Ways to Build Success in Soccer and in Life
July 21, 2020
By Kelly Hagmeyer
This blog discusses how the Michigan Power Futbol Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan prepares young adults for college.
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MCAN’s New Impact Map a Critical Tool for Michigan Legislators
July 10, 2020
By Rep. Sarah Anthony
State Representative Sarah Anthony discusses the new MCAN Impact Map and how she plans to use it as a legislator for the benefit of her district.
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Policymakers Have the Power to Change Stark Racial Disparities in Higher Educational Attainment
June 23, 2020
By Alex Rossman
External Affairs Director for the Michigan League of Public Policy, Alex Rossman discusses the racial disparities in higher educational attainment.
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Career Finder Premium Version for Michigan Students
June 18, 2020
By Allison Danielsen
In this blog, Allison Danielsen, director of college and career connections, discusses the premium version of the career finder tool from the College Board available for students.
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Introducing College Completion Corps
June 8, 2020
By Jenny McArdle
In this blog, MCAN Director of Service Strategy, Jenny McArdle introduces our newest initiative, the College Completion Corps.
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Two Years in AmeriCorps: How Serving Others Served Me Well
May 26, 2020
By Kendra Ollis
AdviseMI Adviser Kendra Ollis, discusses her two years serving in AmeriCorps programs and how they prepared her for grad school and a future career.
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Learning about Financial Aid
May 20, 2020
By Renee Pickard
In this blog, Renee Pickard of Michigan Works! West Central, discusses the training on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Test-Optional Admissions: What Does it Mean?
May 13, 2020
By Alicia Kornowa
In this blog, WMU Director of Admissions Alicia Kornowa discusses test-optional practices related to admission to college.
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MCAN Unveils New Brand To Help Drive Progress Toward Access and Equity
May 4, 2020
By Christopher Tremblay
We are proud to unveil MCAN's new brand, leading us into our next decade of facilitating bold, systemic change.
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Advising and Coaching to Help Students Succeed
April 29, 2020
By Zachary Zimmerman
Zachary Zimmerman is a second-year adviser at Center Line High School. He also coaches high school football and writes about using similar techniques in both coaching and college advising.
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In the Business of College Advising
March 31, 2020
By D'Angelo Allen
D'Angelo Allen is a college adviser at Taylor High School. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration/marketing and writes about his experience serving in the AdviseMI program.