For most of the MAC Academy students, it was their first exposure to this Holiday. Students were provided a history of Thanksgiving and the true meaning of the day prior to the dinner. The fact
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OACES CTE Training Programs Seeking National Accreditation through COE
OACES’s in-demand career training programs are in the Candidate stage of becoming National Accredited through the Council on Occupational Education (COE). The accreditation process takes almost two years and ensures rigor and excellence. OACES offers
College Application Calendar
Make a Date With College There’s a lot to keep track of when you’re applying to college. Your child can use this calendar to get an overview of the college application process and its important
Three Steps to a Great College Essay
You, in 500 Words or Less The college application essay is a chance to explain yourself, to open your personality, charm, talents, vision, and spirit to the admissions committee. It’s a chance to show you
Create a College List
Track Colleges and Requirements There’s an easy way for your child to manage a personal college list online, all in one place — just use My Organizer. Once signed up and signed in, your child can
Financial Aid: How It Works
Helping You Afford College Financial aid is intended to make up the difference between what your family can afford to pay and what your child’s college costs. The majority of full-time students currently enrolled in
Break Down the Bill
College Expenses to Consider: The amount your child has to pay for college, sometimes called the total student budget, includes everything on the bill the college sends your child, or “billable costs”, plus other expenses, or
Reducing College Costs
Your child’s college education is a wise investment in the future, and the costs are worth it in the long run. Here are several things you can advise your child to do to help make
Volunteering Is An Opportunity For Your Child
Helping Others Can Help Your Child Volunteering has a meaningful, positive effect on our communities. It can have many benefits for your child, too. It can help your child give back to society, break down
Selecting Your Child’s Courses
Recommended Classes for College Success The academic rigor of your child’s high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see the high school course schedule as a blueprint