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

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.

Working as an MCAC adviser lit a fire under me in terms of my passion for increasing access for marginalized communities.

Ryan McBride, U-M Alum.

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

(734) 763-2310