A visit to the Engineering Academy is part of the application process.
Visits are in the form of:
10th grade visitation - Scheduled by the sending school on February 5th and February 6th
Information Sessions - Contact Michael George, Engineering Academy Instructor, at mgeorge@northwested.org for scheduling. These are evening sessions (6:00 - 7:30 pm) for interested students and families.
Thursday, February 13
Tuesday, February 25
Thursday, March 13
In-person - During the Engineering Academy school day - coordinated between Michael George, Engineering Academy Instructor, and the homeschool
All applicants must have successfully completed at least Algebra 1 and Geometry to be considered for admission.
In order for a student to be placed into Honors Physics, Algebra 2 must have been completed before the junior year.
The Engineering Academy will be requesting an official transcript from your homeschool.
Two letters of recommendation are requested (only one can be from an academic person).
People writing letters must have known the student for at least two years and not be a relative.
Ask recommenders to send letters to:
Michael George, Engineering Academy Instructor, at mgeorge@northwested.org, or
Engineering Academy, 880 Parsons, Traverse City, 49686
Each applicant should write a statement of why they would like to enroll in the Engineering Academy. Include reasons you believe that you would be successful and specific examples demonstrating you have a positive work ethic.
Interviews will be conducted by representatives from the Engineering Academy's Manufacturing Council and Advisory Board.
Students will be notified of the interview schedules after contact information, commitment statement, extra-curricular activities, and transcript have been reviewed.
Applications are due by April 21, 2025 to guarantee an interview. Beyond that date, interviews will be granted only if there are spots available. If not, your name will be placed on a waitlist.
The interview will be held at the Engineering Academy in the North Ed Career Tech facility, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City.
Interviews last approximately ½ hour, generally during a weekday afternoon.