Core Programs
MCAC
Michigan College Advising Corps
MCAC places recent U-M graduates in Michigan high schools as full-time college advisers, fostering a college-going culture and improving post-secondary outcomes.
Where We Serve
- Battle Creek Central High School
Battle Creek - César Chávez Academy High School
Detroit - Chandler Park Academy
Harper Woods - Flint Southwestern Classical Academy
Flint - Holland High School
Holland
- Jackson High School
Jackson - Jalen Rose Leadership Academy
Detroit - Ottawa Hills High School
Grand Rapids - Pontiac High School
Pontiac - Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology
Southfield
- The School at Marygrove
Detroit - University High School Academy
Lathrup Village - Western International High School
Detroit - Ypsilanti Community High School
Ypsilanti
Fast Facts
About MCAC
MCAC hosts full-time college advisers in 17 high schools in Michigan.
Most MCAC advisers are U-M recent graduates.
MCAC advisers have assisted 25,000+ students since 2009.
$192M
in scholarships and institutional aid awarded to students at schools with MCAC advisers
87%
FAFSA completion rate from 2016 to 2023 at schools with MCAC advisers
Working as an MCAC adviser lit a fire under me in terms of my passion for increasing access for marginalized communities.
Our History
2023
Virtual advising further expanded MCAC’s reach across Michigan.
2022
Piloted ECoach, an ed-tech tool for guiding seniors through college applications.
2021
MCAC shared its adviser training model at the Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference.
2020
Adapted to virtual advising during COVID-19, enhancing accessibility.
2019
Piloted Michigan Experience Day programming to bring juniors to visit U-M campuses.
2016
Expanded support to Southwest Detroit and Southfield schools.
2015
MCAC featured on Detroit Public Television’s American Graduate special.
2011
MCAC adviser Ryan McBride met President Barack Obama on behalf of the National College Advising Corps.
2009
MCAC officially launched at U-M with eight advisers across eight schools.
2007
College Advising Corps was established at the University of North Carolina, inspiring the U-M chapter.
Contact Us
Questions for MCAC?
For more information, contact:
Michael Turner
MCAC Program Director
