Mrs. Huddy
College & Career Specialist
bguinanhuddy@birmingham.k12.mi.us

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COLLEGE RESOURCES:

• BRAG SHEET 
• COLLEGE CHECKOFF
• FAQs
• COMMON APP AND UNDERSTANDING THE TESTING SECTION
• COMMON APP STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
• COMMON APP AND ASSIGNING RECOMMENDERS

• Common App – Writing Requirements (commonapp.org)
  “Writing Requirements by College - This resource provides guidance to students on what writing questions they can expect within individual college questions!”

• Resource for Private Colleges in Michigan -  MCA Viewbook - Michigan Colleges Alliance

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NEW INFO:

Michigan Achievement Scholarship – Newly established – “Starting with the high school class of 2023, students will be eligible for more financial aid from the State.”  For information:  https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship  or  Michigan Achievement Scholarship.

Michigan Achievement Informational Sessions - various dates - Michigan Achievement Scholarship Informational Sessions 

MI Student Aid - Understanding Your Award Letter

“Financial aid award letters can often times be difficult to understand. That is why MI Student Aid has developed the Understanding Your Award Letter (michigan.gov) web page! 

Understanding Your Award Letter Virtual Sessions are being offered at various dates – for registration visit -  Understanding Your Award Letter Virtual Sessions (michigan.gov)

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CAVA — College Access Virtual Assistant

“MCAN’s College Access Virtual Assistant, or CAVA, is a web- and text-based chatbot that connects Michigan students with resources, support, and up-to-date information on the college-going process.”

CAVA — College Access Virtual Assistant - Michigan College Access Network (micollegeaccess.org)

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Current Info about Test-Optional Colleges/Universities:

The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) is keeping a database of schools that have moved to test-optional.  To learn more,  visit http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional  

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