Parents' Guide to College

Grand Valley State University prepares its more than 22,000 students for a fulfilling career and a life of impact.

Through a focus on faith, learning, and leadership, CUAA fosters a welcoming environment where students grow academically and spiritually, embracing their callings to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Baker College believes in a student-first philosophy. It’s a principle that ensures commitment to the success of its students, from enrollment to graduation and beyond.

For 2025, The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked the University of Detroit Mercy among the nation’s top 50 universities.

Going to college is a significant milestone for both students and parents. As your child prepares to embark on this new chapter, you will need to navigate a complex landscape of decisions, from choosing the right institution to managing finances and emotional readiness.

This Is Your Proving Ground. At Kettering University, you won’t have to go looking for challenges that test your skills; we’ve got them right here.

Go Blue! One of three campuses in the University of Michigan system, UM-Flint offers students the opportunity to earn a globally recognized Michigan degree in a vibrant urban setting.

As the city’s leading college access organization, we provide free resources, expert guidance, and one-on-one support to ensure every Detroit student has the opportunity to pursue higher education.

Kendall College of Art and Design provides a world-class art and design education complemented by Ferris State University’s resources and support systems.

Nationally renowned and globally oriented, Kalamazoo College is the home of the K-Plan, an individualized and integrated approach to the liberal arts and sciences.

This timeline outlines a suggested schedule for parents and students navigating the college application process.

Seven “subjects” parents need to take when helping their son or daughter choose the best college or university for their interests, goals, and personality.

Finding a college that "feels" right isn't as difficult as it sounds.

For more than a century, the College for Creative Studies has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world.

There really are no rights or wrongs for parents who want to help their child choose a college, because every student is different in so many ways — their dreams, their goals, their skill set, their comfort level, and so many other things.

There’s so much buzz around selecting a college nowadays that America has made a holiday of sorts out of it. Depending on who you...