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ABOUT THE GUIDE TO COLLEGE PLANNING
Higher education is a big decision for parents and kids alike. In the Metro Parent Guide to College Planning, families in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan can find the insight and advice they need. Consider it your one-stop shop for choosing, preparing for, affording, applying for and attending college.
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5 Tips to Get Family to Contribute to Your Child’s College Savings Account
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Parents might not know how to handle this transition in their child's life. Here's how to get through the big change.
Scholarships for High School Students in Michigan
Looking for some free money to help pay for your child's college education? Here's a list of great scholarships for high school students in Michigan.
College Students Don’t Have to Declare a Major Right Away
An Oakland University graduate offers four takeaways for new college students – and explains that you definitely don't have to declare a major right away.
How to Respond to College Acceptances and Rejections
That's right: Either way, students should follow up with schools. Here's how to handle replying to both college acceptances and rejections.