Monthly Archives: July 2012

Did you know that the University of Michigan’s financial aid packages will be automatically adjusted in a student’s favor if tuition is raised during his or her time at the university?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

As the cost of attendance is increasing, so is the budget for financial aid. The increase will come in the form of grant aid, which does not need to be repaid. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/umichfinancialaid

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Did you know that during College Application Week, students can apply free of charge to public colleges and universities in certain states?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

College Application Week is a national initiative that began in North Carolina in 2005. Its goal is to provide every graduating high school senior with the opportunity to apply to college. This year College Application Week will take place from November 12th to 16th. For more information on the origin of College Application Week, as well as host sites and volunteer information, click here: http://bit.ly/nationalapplicationweek. This website is specific to the state of Michigan; search “college application week” in Google for more participating schools and states.

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Did you know that Stanford offers a free online course for students interested in creating iPhone and iPad apps?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

This course is taught by a Stanford professor and made available to all students, college and high school alike, through iTunes U. Stanford additionally uses a social learning platform called Piazza for students to ask questions of the professor and other students. No grades are given, and it is not for credit; this course is made for curious students who are excited about technology. http://bit.ly/stanforditunesu

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Did you know that you could spend a semester living and learning on a mountain in Vermont?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Options for College| Leave a comment

Every semester 45 highly motivated high school juniors attend The Mountain School of Milton Academy in Vershire, VT to live and work on the school’s farm. Students take five academic classes for full credit. English and Environmental Science are required, and students take three of the following: math, language, U.S. History, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities and Studio Art. Every student participates in the Outdoor Program, which counts as a Phys. Ed credit. Look into applying for next year: http://bit.ly/mountainschool

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