College Resources
Meet with an Admissions Representative!
What is an admissions representative? An admissions representative is someone who works for a specific institution that travels to different high schools to talk about their school. These meetings will be available primarily during lunch time. They will be able to answer any questions about specific majors, scholarships, clubs, athletics, and anything else you may have questions about!
Upcoming College Rep Visits!
Be on the look out for future college rep visits!
Deciding Where to Apply?
Choosing the college that is right for you can be very intimidating and difficult, but lucky for you there are lots of resources available to you to help ease this stressful decision. Check out some of the resources below!
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Information of all the colleges located in Michigan
Want Somewhere to Start??
Try Montcalm Community College!
A fantastic local option with amazing staff and a wide variety of programs. They offer 2-year Associate or Transfer degrees, 1 year certification programs, and semester long job training courses. Their application process is quick and simple - access it below!
Tour The Campus!
A great way to tell if a school is the perfect fit for you is by taking a tour of their campus! Campus tours allow you to get a feel for the atmosphere, ask questions, and talk to faculty and students about opportunities on campus and in the classroom. All of these are important when deciding if the school is somewhere you want to spend the next 2-5 years of your life!
Below are direct links to schedule a tour at some of Michigan's most popular schools! Click on the logos to set up a visit!
Aquinas College
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
Davenport University
Ferris State University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Lansing Community College
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
University of Michigan
Western Michigan University
Virtual Campus Tours
Many schools now offer virtual tours of their campus! These tours can typically be found on their website, but sometimes they're available on YouTube. Below is a playlist of a few Michigan campus tours- what other schools can you find?
Sending Transcripts
Seniors will often have to send a copy of their transcript to the schools they are apply to. Belding uses a program called Parchment. THIS IS FREE!! Below is a video that can help guide you through this process, or check out the Transcript Ordering Guide!
Additional Resources
Guides for ESL/Undocumented Students
If English is not your first language, it can be intimidating trying to navigate post-secondary education. Below are some resources for students and families to help answer some of the questions you may have regarding college.
Many Colleges offer ESL classes for non-native English speakers. These classes help practice your English and allow you to earn credits toward graduation. Just click the pictures below to learn more!
"Undocumented Student Guide to College in Michigan"
Click below to read through a guide on navigating college as an undocument student. While this document is long, it is extremely thorough and offers a LOT of different resources. It is available in both English and Spanish!
College Terminology Guide
This extensive guide from Best Colleges defines nearly every term you'll come across when researching colleges
BigFuture Career Quiz
Share your interests to be matched with careers and majors that fit what you would like to do. Log into your College Board account and start exploring!
College Essay Guy
College Essay Guy provides practical guides for writing college essays and paying for college. They offer webinars, video courses, and live event options.
Application Essay Tips
Writing a college application essay can be very intimidating for many students. The purpose of the college application essay is to allow colleges to get to know who you are as a person. They get an idea of how involved you have been throughout high school, the experiences and hardships you have faced, and what makes you who you are. Sometimes. the college application essay can be the determining factor on whether you are going to be accepted or denied. Big Future from the College Board offers some pointers on how to write a memorable college essay.