Tips and Resources for Becoming College-Ready

Perfect Fit
Find your PERFECT FIT
Prepare
PREPARE for college
Plan
Make your college PLAN
Pay
PAY for college
Apply
APPLY to college
Congratulations! You have made the decision that college is the best choice for a healthy, engaged, and prosperous future. The information on this site is by no means exhaustive, but is a resource to assist students and parents throughout college exploration and planning.  You are encouraged to explore the provided resources further to find information you feel you need for your unique situation, and to attend BWCAN events to expand your knowledge network.  We are here to help! ​

To get started, you may want to head to one of these pages:​​
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  • Perfect Fit - find the aspects of college you should consider when choosing the best school for you
  • Preparation - find tips and checklists for preparing for college and the steps you can begin to take now
  • Planning - once you have a narrowed list of colleges, these tips can help you learn more and stay organized
  • Paying - learn about the varying ways to pay for college
    • Financial Aid - learn what financial aid is and what types exist
      • FAFSA - understand the ins and outs of applying for Federal Aid
      • Scholarships - uncover the truth about scholarships and find sites to help your search
  • Applying - tips for essay writing and filling out college applications

For Parents of High School Students

Numerous studies identify parents as the single most important factor in their child’s decision to go on to college. Parents’ consistent reinforcement of the importance of going to college is the greatest factor in their child’s future decision. We share these suggestions for support through your journey.

​We have created tips and resources for parents supporting their child's navigation to college in the following areas:
Academics
Self Awareness
College Search and Application
Funding College
If you have any college planning questions or recommendations for this site, please contact Nick Beaudry at beaudry.nick@sccresa.org or 810-455-4261.

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The Blue Water College Access Network is part of St. Clair County RESA’s Design4theFuture college and career initiative. RESA provides cost-effective support to the county’s seven public school districts. RESA’s vision is “Educational Excellence for All.”