PURPOSE
In Detroit, we celebrate college application season by celebrating #WhyApply in September and hosting Michigan College Month during the month of October.
#WhyApply day is the annual kick-off celebration of the college application season, and the purpose of College Application Month is to support students with applying to college.
Our goal is to help all graduating high school seniors navigate the complex college admissions process and provide the opportunity to complete at least three applications by the conclusion of College Application Month at their high schools.
Michigan College Month
HISTORY
The American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is a national effort to increase the number of first-generation and low-income students who pursue a postsecondary education.
The purpose is to help high school seniors navigate the college admissions process and ensure each participating student submits at least one admission applications. Special focus is placed on assisting students who would be the first in their families to attend college and students who may not have considered applying to college.
MCAN has adopted this national campaign, and DCAN supports Detroit high schools and community-based organizations with participating each October.
IMPACT
In 2021-2022, 680 seniors participated and completed 3,284 college applications. An average of about 4.8 applications per student. Our goal this year academic year is to significantly increase the # of schools participating in Michigan College Month. This year we hope to have at least 1500 seniors participate and complete at least 5,000 college applications.
Special shoutout to the schools and organizations currently signed up to participate:
Alternatives for Girls
Chandler Park Academy High School
Detroit Leadership Academy
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
Eastside Community Network
Frontier International Academy
Henry Ford High School
Jalen Role Leadership Academy
Lincoln-King Academy
Mumford High School
Northwestern High School
Osborn High School
Randolph Career and Technical Center
Southeastern High School
The School at Marygrove
Universal Academy
University Prep Academy
University Prep Art & Design
WAY Michigan
Need to register to participate?
No worries, it is not too late to sign up to participate in Michigan College Month. For more information and to register, visit the College Bound Michigan Initiative.
Need College Month Support?
Submit a Michigan College Month Support request for programming support during the month of October. For all other support with Michigan College Month email alane@detroitcan.org
