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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 (and other important dates)!
Be on the look out for future college rep visits!
Nervous about applying? There are new initiatives that lower the stakes of applying, or even take away applications all together!
(Click the picture to see the MI College Match website)
NEW THIS YEAR! - MI COLLEGE MATCH
NEW THIS YEAR! - MI COLLEGE MATCH
Through MI College Match, you can receive admission and scholarship offers from participating colleges and universities without having to complete a traditional college application. That means, NO essays, NO forms, NO fees, NO stress!
Step 1: Fill out a profile, estimated 10 minutes to complete
Step 2: Upload transcripts (talk to Ms. Shaffer to find out when we will have access to these)
Step 3: Wait for the offers to come flowing in! You will only receive offers, no rejection letters.
Current participating colleges and universities (MI College Match):
Albion College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Baker College
Bay College
Calvin University
Cleary University
Davenport University
Grand Valley State University
Great Lakes Christian College
Kalamazoo College
Lake Michigan College
Monroe County Community College
Montcalm Community College
Mott Community College
North Central Michigan College
Oakland University
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Schoolcraft College
Spring Arbor University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
The University of Olivet
And more are joining every week!
Not sure if you want to go to college right now, but might change your mind later? By filling out the MI College Match profile, you are creating a great backup plan to keep in your back pocket. No matter what your plans are, we highly recommend that you take the 10 minutes to create a profile. You never know what offers you might get! Talk to Ms. Shaffer for more details!
MI Assured Admissions Pact
MI Assured Admissions Pact
If your GPA is 3.0 or higher, you are guaranteed acceptance at several universities in Michigan! Although you have to submit an application to get this opportunity, the MAAP lowers application anxiety by guaranteeing the outcome based on GPA.
Participating Colleges and Universities (MAAP):
Wayne State University
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
Central Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
Lake Superior State University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
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!
Uses rates and rankings to evaluate colleges and careers
Compare colleges to find your perfect fit
Information about the application process
Create a profile and let college options come to you
Apply to multiple universities with one single application
Information of all the colleges located in Michigan
Don't Forget, ALL Community Colleges in MI now have FREE tuition!
Don't Forget, ALL Community Colleges in MI now have FREE tuition!
Just fill out the FAFSA form, and you can attend any community college in Michigan without paying tuition.
Not only is this an option worth considering in general, community college is a great option if you are considering college, but don't know what you want to study. By picking a community college, you can explore career options while earning an Associate degree for free.
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 applying to. Belding uses a program called Parchment. THIS IS FREE when you are a senior!! 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
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
College Terminology Guide
This extensive guide from Best Colleges defines nearly every term you'll come across when researching colleges
BigFuture Career Quiz
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
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
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.
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