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From Homeless to Hopeful
July 25, 2023
By Amber Marsh
As college completion coaches, we often find ourselves attempting to help our students answer larger life questions. For Madison, it was, "Where am I going to go?" This 20-year-old independent student was dreading the end of the semester.
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An Overview of Postsecondary Funding in Michigan's FY24 Budget
June 30, 2023
By Katie Wittenauer
On June 28, 2023, the state legislature passed Michigan’s FY24 budget, a bipartisan set of bills that was negotiated between both chambers of the legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. MCAN is encouraged to see bold investments in postsecondary education.
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Students Are Taking Their Next Steps — Do You Know Where They’re Headed?
June 16, 2023
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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The Art of Connection
May 23, 2023
By Cheyenne La March
College Completion Corps coach Cheyenne La March talks about using her experiences as a student at Bay College to connect with others and help them succeed.
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Use This High School Graduation To-Do List to Keep Supporting Students
May 4, 2023
By Caroline Doglio
As the school year comes to a close, seniors will be out of door and moving onto their next step. Each year, an estimated 10-40% of high school seniors with every intention of enrolling in college do not actually matriculate.
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Award Letters Are Arriving — Do Your Students Understand Them?
April 4, 2023
By Bill DeBaun
With College Decision Day rapidly approaching, students might need help navigating financial aid offers. These offers, often referred to as award letters, should spark conversations about college affordability.
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Highlighting MCAN's AmeriCorps Alumni
March 15, 2023
By Jenny McArdle
Each year, the MCAN network recognizes AmeriCorps Week as a way to thank and celebrate our currently serving AmeriCorps members, the staff and on-site supervisors who support them, and the many AmeriCorps alumni who have come through our programs.
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Addressing Summer Melt starts in the Spring
February 28, 2023
By Caroline Doglio
Even though it might feel like the end of the school year is far away, for some students, summer melt might already be starting.
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The Value of HBCUs From a School Counselor's Perspective
February 13, 2023
By Cheyenne Peters
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have always held a special place in the Black community. They provide a space where Black people can grow, thrive, and exist unapologetically — not only educationally, but also culturally.
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Michigan Organizations Celebrate National School Counseling Week
February 8, 2023
By Katie Wittenauer
Michigan School Counselor Association, Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling and Michigan College Access Network join together to highlight role of school counselors.
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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Learn from Other Schools’ Success Stories
February 1, 2023
By Bill DeBaun
Lots of districts and schools want to improve their college and career readiness efforts. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel!
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Start Your Year Off Right by Refreshing Your College and Career Toolbox
January 3, 2023
By Caroline Doglio
January is here, and as you’re setting your goals and plans for 2023, we at NCAN think it’s a great time to reaffirm your commitment to college and career readiness.