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College Month 2024 Info Sessions

College Basics

45 minutes about basics related to planning for, applying to, and next steps after application for college.

College Funding Basics

Sorting through grants, loans, scholarships and understanding what is available for Mason County's students...

FAFSA Basics

How to prepare for the 2025 FAFSA and what to know in advance to help the process go smoothly.  Tips and resources!

What Colleges and Universities Are in Michigan?

Visit MCAN for the most up-to-date information about Community Colleges, Universities and other programs from Michigan College Access Network

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2024-25 Guide to University Admissions

Public University Admissions Info for Michigan

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PLANNing Resources for High School Students

Know How 2 Go

This is a great site for middle-high school students with steps to college-going. 

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College Raptor--find colleges that fit!

This free site helps students sort through the many resources on college websites in one location, to help determine what college is the best financial and academic fit.

Find your Fit!

National College Access Network Timeline

Click below for printable pages for Juniors & Seniors (Español& English) semester by semester.  A simple, straightforward resource.

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Common App--One site that allows students to apply to MANY universities & colleges

The Common App is a free tool that allows students to apply with one application to multiple colleges; HOWEVER, they will still charge the college application fee for EACH college, so it is not free overall.  Please also note that not ALL Michigan colleges and universities are included through the App.

Check It Out!

Big Future by College Board

College Planning through Xello

Big Future has great tools for college planning and preparation for students.  Students must create an account to unlock all of the free resources.

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College Planning through Xello

College Planning through Xello

Students who attend Michigan's Public schools have free access to Xello for college and career planning.  Click below to explore

Explore Xello

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Loper--College Match and Fit

Loper--College Match and Fit

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Appily is a college match-and-fit app to help you determine a great school for you!  It also offers virtual tours, guidance, scholarship info, and advanced degree info from a long-trusted source.

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Loper--College Match and Fit

Loper--College Match and Fit

Loper--College Match and Fit

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Local high schools are using the Loper app to help their students choose a great college.  Loper's app also has features for parents and school counselors as well.  A better college match is just a download away!

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Niche--Find YOUR Fit!

Loper--College Match and Fit

Niche--Find YOUR Fit!

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Niche provides insights to the "Best Colleges in America," that include data-based info for college fit, rankings according to the US Department of Ed, sports profiles, and even specific interest (i.e., "party schools") to fit individual students.  

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2024-25 Guide to University Admissions

Private University Admissions Info for Michigan

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Experience Mason County College Access Network: A Visual Journey Through Education

Early College planning

Middle School/Junior High

6-8 Grade

Practice Academic Skills

Middle school is a great time to strengthen academic skills and start thinking college.  Here's a checklist from federal financial aid: https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists/middle-school

Consider Careers & Do an Interest Inventory

Encourage your younger student to look at career options through Xello, and discuss what they are learning.  Here are activities for elementary and middle schools students and families: https://xello.world/wp-content/uploads/Career-Explorations-EBook-Final-Version.pdf 

Look at Local Early College Opportunities

Mason County 8th grade students tour CTE facililities at West Shore Community College and can learn about ASM Tech an early college program with year 13 is a good fit. Visit: https://www.wsesd.org/page/program-overview

Decide on Dual Enrollment

If a student is self-directed in middle school, or has a concrete career interest that will require college, planning to take dual enrollment through West Shore Community College would be a great idea.  It takes careful coordination to ensure that high school requirements are also met, so planning prior to or in 9th grade is a good idea. https://www.westshore.edu/high-school-students/dual-enrollment/


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