What’s Your E?
Education
What’s Your E?— Education
Students exploring the Education Pathway are interested in continuing their education at a trade school, community college or university.
- Talking about college and trade programs, researching admissions requirements and processes, and visiting campuses will give you a better understanding of what to expect.
- It is important to communicate with your counselor and to explore the courses that are relevant and rigorous, those that will coincide with your future plans, interests and abilities.
- Student Guide MiStudent Aid publishes yearly. This guidebook includes information on planning and applying for college, including financial resources to assist with affording college in Michigan.
Types of Education After High School
Trade School:
Provide certificates of completion or diplomas, not degrees. They provide training in a specific trade, occupation, or vocation, and offer short programs.
Community College:
Two-year public institutions that offer Certificates and associate degrees, as well as apprentice and journeyman programs. They prepare you for technical careers or for transfer to a four-year college.
4-Year Colleges:
Offer a wider variety of degrees, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Senior Guide
- Fall: Decide where you want to apply and begin your college essay(s). Make sure to submit at least one application and begin completing your FAFSA.
- Winter: Write and edit your essays, submit your application(s), and complete your FAFSA. Apply for available scholarships and compare financial aid packages. If you receive multiple acceptance letters, decide where you want to enroll.
- Spring: Commit to your college. Make sure to register for orientation. Celebrate graduation, and thank family, teachers, and counselors.
- Summer: Contact your college with questions. Attend orientation and register for classes. You will need to order books and other required materials for classes.
GPA & SAT Tiers for College Admission
The MVCA high school counseling team pulled the data together for this table, showing the GPA & SAT tiers of colleges in Michigan.
Open Admissions
Community Colleges
- Alpena
- Baker College
- Bay College
- Delta College
- Glen Oaks
- Gogebic
- Grand Rapids
- Henry Ford
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo Valley
- Kellogg
- Kirtland
- Lake Michigan College
- Lansing
- Macomb
- Mid-Michigan
- Monroe County
- Mott
- Muskegon
- North Central Michigan College
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Oakland
- Schoolcraft College
- Southwestern Michigan College
- St. Clair County
- Washtenaw
- Wayne County
- West Shore
GPA: 2.5-2.8 SAT: 860-1010
- University of Detroit, Mercy
- Madonna University
- Marygrove College
- Northern Michigan University
- Wayne State University
GPA: 2.8-3.2 SAT: 940-1120
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University
- Davenport University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- University of Michigan, Flint
- Kendall College of Art and Design
- Lake Superior State University
- Northwood University
- Rochester College
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Siena Heights University
GPA: 3.3-3.5 SAT: 1060-1230
- Adrian College
- Alma College
- Andrews University
- Aquinas College
- Central Michigan University
- Cornerstone University
- University of Michigan, Dearborn
- Lawrence Tech
- Oakland University
- Olivet College
- Spring Arbor University
- Western Michigan University
GPA: 3.5-3.8 SAT: 1130-1380
- Albion College
- Calvin College
- Grand Valley State University
- Hope College
- Michigan State University
- Michigan Tech
- Kettering University
GPA: 3.8-4.0 SAT: 1350-1600
- Hillsdale College
- Kalamazoo College
- University of Michigan
Open admissions means there are no minimum GPA or ACT requirements. The GPA averages of college freshman classes is based on information from college websites. Average SAT is estimated based on ACT information on college websites and converted through The College Board’s concordance chart. To verify that information is accurate, please contact the specific college admissions office directly.
