Applying to College 101
NMC hosted Applying to College 101 for students beginning their college search, from 6–8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
Admissions representatives guided participants through the college application process, focusing on what to expect and time frames to be aware of. Co-sponsored with Northern Michigan University, the event was held in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus. Food was provided.
Event takeaways:
- Understanding application basics: Types of applications, fees, and other requirements like essays and letters of recommendation
- Understanding application decisions: Early, regular and rolling
- How transfer agreements and the Michigan Transfer Network can help you
- How to find scholarships
- What questions to ask a college representative
- What to look for in a college
- Student panel: Hear students’ personal experiences
Applying to College 101 precedes and prepares students for the annual College Night, held Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 from 6–8 p.m., also in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. More than 40 colleges, universities and military branches are represented at College Night, offering northern Michigan high school students a one-stop shop to evaluate their post-graduation options.