Applying to the Engineering Academy
Both junior and first-year senior positions available
Applications Requested by May 1
Please call (231) 922-7850 or e-mail, hmchugh@northwested.org, with questions
Application Details
High school juniors and seniors in the North Ed five-county region may apply.
Current 11th grade applicants need to review the Senior Year Admission Tab for more details about applying for senior year only.
Visit
A visit to the Engineering Academy is part of the application process.
Visits are in the form of:
10th grade visitation - Scheduled by the homeschool
Information Sessions - Contact Tim Wheatley, Engineering Academy Instructor, twheatley@northwested.org for scheduling
In-person - During the Engineering Academy school day - coordinated between Tim Wheatley, Engineering Academy Instructor, twheatley@northwested.org, and the homeschool
Contact Information
Introductory Academic Background
All applicants must have successfully completed at least Algebra 1 and Geometry to be considered for admission.
In order for a student to place into honors physics, Algebra II must have been completed before the junior year.
The Engineering Academy will be requesting an official transcript from your homeschool.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation
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
Letters of recommendation will be accepted after the application deadline
Ask recommenders to send letters to:
Engineering Academy, 880 Parsons, Traverse City, 49684
commitment Statement
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.
Interview
Interviews will be conducted by representatives from the Engineering Academy's Manufacturing Council.
Students will be notified of the interview schedules after contact information, commitment statement, extra-curricular activities, and transcript have been reviewed.
The interview will be held at North Ed Career Tech, 880 Parsons Road, Traverse City or virtually.
Interviews last approximately ½ hour, generally during a weekday afternoon.