PLAN AND APPLY!
October is Michigan College Month! Here's a list of Michigan schools who are celebrating #MCM with free applications!
How important is it to visit a college campus?
A visit to a college campus can help you decide if that school is a good fit for you.
Click here for a campus visit guide!
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How do I choose a college?
Find your college fit!
Click the College Match Magician below to view you reach, target/match, and likely schools. Just enter your SAT/ACT score. Credit to Dr. O'Connor for his creation!
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Click below to view the average GPA and SAT/ACT score of colleges in Michigan
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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
Utilize the list at National Education Center for Statistics to learn about all the different HBCUs out there. Click here to see the list and details about each school.
Historically Black COlleges & Universities (HBCUs) Historical Timeline @ HBCU First.
Find Your HBCU Match by Click Here.
Utilize the list at National Education Center for Statistics to learn about all the different HBCUs out there. Click here to see the list and details about each school.
Historically Black COlleges & Universities (HBCUs) Historical Timeline @ HBCU First.
Find Your HBCU Match by Click Here.
Click on Applying 101 for resources and information about the application process.
Click below for tips for writing that college application essay.
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Typically, colleges/universities need 3 things from you to apply:
1) Online (or paper) application
2) High School Transcript (from Parchment)
3) SAT/ACT score(s) - Test Optional
*However, institutions are Test Optional this year, but may still SAT/ACT score (s) for Merit-Based Scholarships. Also, they may require additional things i.e. application fee. Please see each schools requirements. Google Classroom folder "Where to Start" has step by step on how to create a Parchment account and send transcripts.
1) Online (or paper) application
2) High School Transcript (from Parchment)
3) SAT/ACT score(s) - Test Optional
*However, institutions are Test Optional this year, but may still SAT/ACT score (s) for Merit-Based Scholarships. Also, they may require additional things i.e. application fee. Please see each schools requirements. Google Classroom folder "Where to Start" has step by step on how to create a Parchment account and send transcripts.
The Common Application
The common application is a tool used by many colleges and universities nationwide that allows a student to apply to multiple institutions in one place. The common app opened on August 1, 2021 for the 2021-2022 cycle. The common application can be most effective to use when applying to more than one school. If you are planning to apply to a single school it is recommended to use the institutions application instead to avoid extra work. For example, if you are looking into applying to Kettering University, you can apply using the common application OR the application itself located on their website.
Take a look a the following video for intro on using the Common Application.
Take a look a the following video for intro on using the Common Application.
College Essay Writing
Wow Writing Workshop
A great video on how to approach your college essay. Click on Here to watch!
Wow Writing Workshop
A great video on how to approach your college essay. Click on Here to watch!
Early Action vs. Early Decision
They say the earlier the better, right? True, however, when applying to colleges and universities you want to make sure you know what the difference is between these two. If an application says Early Action, that just means you will be applying to the institution by November 1 of that year and will get an early admissions decision (usually) before Christmas break. Early Decision on the other hand, means you are "binding" or "committing" to that institution and you must attend there.
Michigan Colleges/Universities with Free Applications
*All Community Colleges are Free to Apply!
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Calvin College
College for Creative Studies ($10 fees to upload portfolio samples)
Concordia University
Cornerstone University
Ferris State University
Finlandia University
Grace Christian University
Hillsdale College ($30 fee for paper application)
Kalamazoo College
Kettering University
Lake Superior State University
Madonna University
Michigan Technological University
Northwood University
Oakland University
Olivet College
Rochester College
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
If you find that an application is no longer free. Please inform Lucy at collegeadviser@vanburenschools.net
Albion College
Alma College
Aquinas College
Calvin College
College for Creative Studies ($10 fees to upload portfolio samples)
Concordia University
Cornerstone University
Ferris State University
Finlandia University
Grace Christian University
Hillsdale College ($30 fee for paper application)
Kalamazoo College
Kettering University
Lake Superior State University
Madonna University
Michigan Technological University
Northwood University
Oakland University
Olivet College
Rochester College
Siena Heights University
Spring Arbor University
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Michigan-Flint
If you find that an application is no longer free. Please inform Lucy at collegeadviser@vanburenschools.net
Michigan Schools with Application Fees
*If you receive free/reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver. See Sydney for the fee waiver form.
Baker College $30
Central Michigan University $35
Cleary University $35
Eastern Michigan University $35
Grand Valley State University $30
Great Lakes Christian College $30
HOPE College $50
Lawrence Tech University $30
Michigan State University $65
North Western Michigan College $20
Northern Michigan University $35
Saginaw Valley State University $30
University of Michigan $75
Walsh College $35
Wayne State University $25
Western Michigan University $40
Central Michigan University $35
Cleary University $35
Eastern Michigan University $35
Grand Valley State University $30
Great Lakes Christian College $30
HOPE College $50
Lawrence Tech University $30
Michigan State University $65
North Western Michigan College $20
Northern Michigan University $35
Saginaw Valley State University $30
University of Michigan $75
Walsh College $35
Wayne State University $25
Western Michigan University $40
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Parchment Link Remember that every institution needs to see your high school transcript. Don't forget to send it for free!
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Collegeboard Link
College board is the host site for SAT scores. Login to your account and send your scores if your institution hasn't received them yet. This requires a $12 fee per school. If you took the ACT please visit act.org |
Looking into retaking the SAT or taking the ACT?
Dates will become available soon.
Test Optional Schools
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Alpena Community College
Andrews University
Aquinas College
Baker College
Bay de Noc Community College (Bay Colleg)
Bay Mills Community College
Calvin University
Central Michigan University
Concordia University
Cornerstone University
Davenport University
Delta College
Eastern Michigan University
Finlandia University
Glen Oaks Community College
Gogebic Community College
Grace Christian University
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Valley State University
Great Lakes Christian College
Henry Ford College
Hillsdale College
Hope College
Jackson College
kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College
Kellogg Community College
Kettering University
Kirtland Community College
Kuyper College
Lake Michigan College
Lake Superior State University
Lansing Community College
Lawrence Technological University
Macomb Community College
Madonna University
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Mid Michigan College
Monroe County Community College
Montcalm Community College
Mott Community College
Muskegon Community College
North Central Michigan College
Northern Michigan University
Northwestern Michigan College
Northwood University
Oakland Community College
Oakland University
Olivet College
Rochester University
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Saginaw Valley State University
Schoolcraft College
Siena Heights University
Southwestern Michigan College
Spring Arbor University
St. Clair Count Community College
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Michigan - Flint
Walsh College
Washtenaw Community College
Wayne County Community College District
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
HBCU's
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities are defined as institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. They have always allowed admission to students of all races. HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents.
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Although there are no HBCUs in Michigan, there are 101 institutions around the country.
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