CURRENTLY UPDATING INFO

Seniors: COUNSELORS WILL MEET WITH SENIORS DURING THEIR ENG. 12 EARLY OCT.  

• Seniors - #LIFEAFTERMHS Presentation LINK

• MI COLLEGE MATCH Presentation LINK

• Senior Year College Bound Checklist LINK

• Parents/Guardians of a Senior: Q & A College Application Process 

Juniors: 

• Parents/Guardians of a Junior: Q & A College Bound Junior

• Tips - Summer of Your Senior year 

• Junior Year College Bound Checklist LINK

Sophomores:  CACC / Dual Enrollment / Early College

Freshmen:  HS Overview - Health/PE Classes 

Incoming Freshmen:  8th to 9th grade transition

What is Dual enrollment? 

• High School Students taking college classes while in HS

• Students can take 10 courses paid for by MPS

Kellogg Community College: Dual Enrollment Link 

Suggested Classes for Dual Enrollment Students (click here) 

Michigan Transfer Agreement Guide for DE Students (click here)

Steps for Dual Enrollment

1. Talk to Mr. McCormack
2. Complete the KCC Dual Enrollment and Early College Application
3. Accuplacer exam at KCC or PSAT or SAT qualifying scores

PSAT: Critical Reading = 25+ , Math = 22+

Accuplacer: Reading = 244+ , Math = 225+

4. Select Courses with Mr. McCormack or meet with a Student Success Coach

1. Suggested Classes for dual enrollment

2. Michigan Transfer Agreement Guide

5. Mr. McCormack submits authorization/approval to KCC

6. Student registers for courses (Bruin Portal)

7. Check out books from MHS Library if available or Purchase needed textbooks

8. Attend Dual Enrollment Orientation 

CACC

CACC Center-wide Intro Video 

Calhoun Area Career Center link

​475 E Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Are you thinking of attending the CACC in your Junior year?

Career Pathways - Course Descriptions (click here)

CACC Programs by Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 

• Agriscience

Architecture & Construction

• Construction Technology

Arts, A/V, Technology, & Communications

• Graphic Communications Technology

Education & Training 

• Early Childhood Education

• Education Academy

Health Science

• Allied Health

• Advanced Allied Health

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Hospitality & Tourism

• Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Information Technology

• Networking and Cybersecurity

• Programming and Video Game Design

Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security

• Criminal Justice

• Law Enforcement

Manufacturing

• Welding Technology

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

• Mechatronics

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics 

• Automotive Service Technology

• Aviation Exploration

• Collision Repair Technology

• Medium/Heavy Truck and Diesel Technology

Benefits of Early College

• Tuition is free for participating students

• College credits accumulate faster

• Classes work with student’s high school schedule

• Credits transfer to four-year colleges and universities

• An industry-recognized certificate, college certificate or degree can be earned

• The path is shorter to a career and steady paycheck

What is the Traditional Early College at KCC?

REQUIREMENTS/ APPLICATION PROCESS

1. High School GPA of 2.7

2. Placement test score ; PSAT test  or Accuplacer exam at KCC

   1. PSAT: Critical Reading = 25+ , Math = 22+

   2. Accuplacer: Reading = 244+ , Math = 225+

3. Complete the MHS Early College application 

4. Apply to KCC using the Early College/Dual enrollment online application

November

10th graders - School counselors meet within English 10 classes to discuss career awareness. Xello, an internet based career exploration and planning tool is used by students to discover potential career options that fit their interests. CACC, DE, and EC programs are reviewed.

11th & 12th graders - Review KCC progress with Mr. McCormack, meet with KCC Success Coach to select and register for spring classes.

March/April

10th graders - Complete application process, then make appointment with Mr. McCormack to review application, upon acceptance - sign commitment form. Register for fall classes.

11th & 12 graders - Review progress with Mr. McCormack, set up an appointment with KCC Success Coach (if needed). Register for fall classes. 

What is the CTE Early College at KCC Eastern Academic Center?

• Industrial Welding Certification - click here

• Industrial Electrical Certification - click here

• Talk with School Counselor - Mr. McCormack amccormack@marshallpublicschools.org  or 269 - 781-1344

• Unlike traditional academic courses, the offerings in KCC’s Industrial program consist of short modules that are components of larger units. 

• Modules are often less than one credit apiece and can be completed at a student’s own pace in a matter of hours or days. Units range from 1 to 30 modules, depending on the area of instruction. 

• Starts in Junior Year 

• Parent/Guardians guide: Getting your teen ready for the SAT. (click here)

• Doorway To College Foundation: PSAT and SAT Test Prep 

• Digital Testing Practice quick start guide (click here)

• Common Application: Apply to College with Common App 

• Virtual College Admission Presentations: TBD 

• All Public & Private 2 & 4 year colleges in MI:  MI Colleges & Universities 

• 15 Michigan Public Universities:  University Websites 

• 14 Michigan Independent Colleges: Independent Colleges

• Kellogg Community College: KCC 

• KCC (RMTC) Regional Manufacturing Skilled Trades & Applied Technology: RMTCenter | Kellogg Community College 

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College: KVCC  

• Lansing Community College:LCC

• Jackson College: JC 

Fee Waivers

College Board: Application Fee Waivers

National Association for College Admissions Counseling:  NACAC Application Fee Waiver 

Sign up in the School Counseling Office to meet with Admissions Reps during Advisory

September

• United States Marines - Thursday, September 10 - Lunch

• University of Olivet - Thursday, September 24 - Lunch

• United States Army - Tuesday, September 29 - Lunch

October

• Central Michigan University - Friday, October 2 - Lunch

• Grand Valley State University - Tuesday, October 6 - Lunch

• United States Navy - Wednesday, October 7 - Lunch

• Michigan State University, Thursday, October 8 - Advisory

• Hope College - Thursday, October 22 - Advisory

November

• Alma College - Thursday, November 5 - Advisory

• United States Navy - Tuesday, November 10 - Lunch

• United States Marines - Thursday, November 12 - Lunch

BE FAFSA READY

Free Application for Federal Student Aid: FAFSA INFORMATION

Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid

FAFSA Completion Presentation (slideshow) 

2027 FAFSA : FSA ID/FAFSA ACCOUNT

FAFSA HELPLINE: 

• Phone Number: 1-800-433-3243

• Michigan: MI National Guard 

• Military Academies: U.S. Armed Forces Service Academies 

• Armed Forces: U.S. Department of Defense 

• Navy NROTC Flyer 

• Navy NROTC Nurse Flyer 

• Navy NROTC Pre Med Flyer