College Week October 16 – 20th
Monday:College Conversation Day
Tuesday:College Trivia Quiz – Winning Class Gets Bagel Party
Wednesday:I Applied Day – Seniors Sign Posters in Commons of Colleges Applied to
Thursday:Door Decorating Contest – Winning Class Gets Bagel Party
Friday:College Apparel Day – Winner of Door Decorating Announced
**Counselors will be available EVERYDAY during ALL lunch hours in the Counseling Office to assist students with college applications, FAFSA, and post-secondary questions.**
College Campus & Career News
Macomb County Youth Law Enforcement Academy
This is for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice field. The academy will be held on Monday afternoons from 4:30 – 7:00pm on November 6, 13, 20, & 27. If you have questions see your counselor or call the Training Division at (586) 307-9317. Deadline for registration is October 28th.
Albion College:
Open House: October 21, October 27, & November 11, 2017 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 pm
Bowling Green state University:
University Preview day: Saturday, October 21 Saturday, December 2
Central Michigan University:
Centralis Scholarship Competition at CMU: November 4th.High school seniors with a minimum 3.7 GPA and 1250 SAT score (ACT 27) are eligible to compete. Student must register online at
Ferris State University:
Fall 2017: October 25 from5 - 7 P.M. at Applied Technology Center. Spring 2018: March 21 from 5 - 7 P.M at Applied Technology Center.
Grand Valley State University:
Laker Experience Days at GVSU: Saturday October 27thon the Grand Valley State University campus. Representatives from academic departments and support services will be available to answer your questions. Also, take a walking tour through Frederick Meijer Honors.
Go to to register.
Hope College:
Fall 2017: October 20 & 27, November 3 & 10 & 17
Spring 2018: January 15 & 19 & 26, February 16 & 19, March 2 & 9
Junior Days 2018: Friday, April 6 & 13 & 20
Lawrence Technological University:
LTU Exploration Day: March 23rd
LTU BLUE DEVIL DAY: November 11th and December 9th
Campus Open House: February 24th, 2018
LTU Preview Day: July 20, 2018 and August 3rd, 2018
Media Mash-Up: November 18th
On the Spot Admissions: November 14th, December 5th, July 24th July 31st
Go to for more information on their upcoming events.
Young Women Leadership Conference– Lawrence Tech
Saturday, October 21st from 9AM to 3PM
Event for middle and high school students interested in a career in business and/or technology. Event is free of charge. For more information call (248) 204-3050 or RSVP at Deadline to register is October 16th.
Macomb Community College:
October 19thfrom 4:30 to 7:30 pm.Register at-
Michigan State University:
MSU looks forward to welcoming you to campus and answering your questions about life as a Spartan. The Office of Admissions offers visit options for prospective, admitted and transfer students. All visits include a 90-minute, student-led walking tour featuring campus landmarks, a residence hall, a typical classroom, the main library, a dining facility and a workout facility. To schedule your tour go to
Northwood University:
Open House: April 22nd
Saginaw valley state University:
Open House: Saturday, October 28th, 2017
The School of the Art institute of chicago (saic):
National Portfolio Day - Grand Rapids: Sunday, October 29, 2017 // 12pm-4pm // Kendall College of Art and Design, 17 Fountain St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
SAIC Day - Detroit: Saturday, November 11, 2017 // 12pm-3pm // The Guardian Club, 500 Griswold St. 32nd fl., Detroit, MI 48226
Saturday with SAIC: October 14, 3:00–6:00 pm
Service Academy:
Information can be obtained through the contact information below:
U.S. Air Force Academyhttp: or 719-333-2520
U.S. Merchant Marine or516-773-5391
U.S. Military Academy or845-938-4041
U.S. Naval Academy or410-293-4361
Oakland University:
Discover OU:Friday, October 27 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Discover OU for an admissions presentation and campus tour. Then, chat with academic advisers from your area of interest during a free lunch in the Vandenberg Dining Center. Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning in the Oakland Center. Reservations are required.
Are You Ready for College?
Friday, August 3, 2018 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come to this event to find out! We’ll discuss the college selection process, transitioning from high school to college, and how to finance your education. Our admissions and financial aid experts will be ready, so bring your questions! Reservations are required.
University of Michigan-flint:
Fall Preview: Saturday, November 11
Register at go.umflint.edu/preview
Western Michigan University:
Open House: October 21 & November 4
College Visits at FORD II
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY / DATE / HOURUniversity of Toledo (Ohio) / Thursday, October 19th / 6
Bowling Green State University (Ohio) / Tuesday, October 24th / 3
Adrian College / Thursday, October 26th / 3
SENIORS! Check out the updated Scholarship list in Family Connection!!
Go to click sign in and Student and Family Sign In. Questions? Come down to the counseling office and we will help you out!
NEVER pay money for a scholarship application or scholarship search!
Horatio Alger Association: Financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Applicants must be graduating seniors, United States citizens, who have a commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree.For more information go to Application Deadline: October 25, 2017.
Voice of Democracy Competition ~ Open to students in grades 9-12. The Voice of Democracy is the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. The theme for this year is American History: Our Hope for the Future. To apply, record your original 3-5 minute essay on a standard cassette tape or CD on this year’s theme. Additional information and application is available in the counseling office or you can follow this link and download the entry form: All entries competing at the Post level must be at that VFW Post by midnight, November 1, 2017.
AXA Achievement Scholarship ~ The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $2,500, $10,000 and $25,000 to high schools seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Pto students in grades 9-12. Apply online at Deadline is December 15th, 2017.
The Prudential spirit of Community awards program: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created in 1995 to recognize students in the middle and high school grades who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Young volunteers in grades 5 -12 complete applications online at
by November 7th, 2017.
National Co-Op Scholarship Program ~ Students are encouraged to apply for the ninth annual National Co-op scholarship. To qualify, students must: have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better and complete all the required admissions applications materials and be accepted for the 2012-2013 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions (Drexel university, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo) To apply, complete an on-line application at Deadline is February 15, 2018.
(new Listing)Michigan Education Association (MEA) Several scholarship will be awarded to young men and women that are graduates of a public high school and plan on attending an educational institution in the fall. Apply online at Deadline: February 22, 2018.
Credit Union one William G. coyne memorial Scholarship: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements: Complete 30 or more hours of documented, qualified community service during Junior/Senior year of high school, Be a 2018 graduating high school senior, Be a member of a family that has belonged to Credit Union ONE of Michigan for a minimum of 6 months (in good standing), Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above, Plan to enroll in, beginning in the fall of 2018, a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or accredited trade or vocational school. Application Deadline: April 1, 2018. For more information go to
(new Listing) B.Davis Scholarship ~ Award Amount: $1,000. Available to ALL high school juniors and seniors. An essay of less than 1000 words on topic stated on website is required. For more information go to . Deadline is May 22, 2018.
(new Listing)Homer J. Hollenbeck Foundation ~ Award Amount: $2,500. Applicants must attend a Macomb county high school, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate a hardship which could otherwise prevent you prevent from attending college and attend college full-time in the fall of 2017. Applications are available to download on Naviance. Deadline is May 31, 2018.
STAY CONNECTED & INFORMED: NAVIANCE
All Henry Ford II Counseling News, scholarships, college visits, summer opportunities and specific college related information can be found on Naviance/Family Connection.
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