College Preparedness and Accessibility — June 2026 Archives

Anna Sitar: All Your Experiences Matter

Anna Sitar holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Western Michigan University. She later pivoted to creative media, earning a Master of Fine Arts, making a career shift into lifestyle content creation and bringing her creativity and storytelling skills to a Gen Z and young millennial audience.

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Supporting Your Multilingual Learner’s Confidence for College

College success begins with confidence. For multilingual learners, confidence begins when families and educators celebrate and build on the strength their language skills already reflect.

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Is College Still Worth It?

My story is often celebrated, but it was shaped by luck. No young person’s future should depend on chance. Their pathways deserve support.

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Paying for Your Education: A Practical Guide for Students and Families

Paying for higher education can feel overwhelming, but with some planning and a little research, you can save a lot of money.

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The Hidden Skills That Help Students Start College Strong

The real challenge of the first year of college is the shift to independence, where strong habits quietly shape every academic decision.

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College Access and Affordability: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Higher Education

Families must be at the center of shaping a higher education system that delivers real opportunity, real outcomes, and real equity for every student.

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Getting Into College: It’s Easier Than You May Think

The college application process is often overwhelming, but admission criteria is changing to meet students where they are. Research shows a favorable trend toward overall college acceptance, as well as new admission models positioning students for success.

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Sade Meeks: Making Intentional Moves

Sade Meeks, aka “Sade, the Scholarship Junkie,” is a two-time debt-free graduate, scholarship coach, and CPA helping students win funding for college through strategic applications and essay writing.

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The Value of College Is Clear. Affordability Is Not

Accessible college enrollment that meets every student where they are at requires closing the affordability gap. When students are able to attend and successfully graduate from college and apply their degrees, local and national economies benefit long term.

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