AdviseMI embeds well-trained, dedicated, near-peer college

advisers into high schools that serve significant numbers of

low-income and first-generation college-going students.

John Glenn High School 438 students served - all grades

3 YEARS IN THE ADVISEMI PRO GRAM

This data profile highlights John Glenn High School’s
activities over the course of the 2017-2018 academic year
through Michigan College Access Network’s AdviseMI
86% of students submitted college applications
program. With the help of the AmeriCorps college adviser
embedded in the building, the school was able to achieve
these benchmarks. This data, along with the data from the
1066 applications submitted to college
other 69 schools participating in the program, has been
compiled to report to partners, communities and funders to
show the impact on Michigan students.

62% of students submitted the FAFSA

298 students accepted into college

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2017-18 Program Year
AdviseMI embeds well-trained, dedicated, near-peer college
advisers into high schools that serve significant numbers of
low-income and first-generation college-going students.
70 HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS | 17 HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERS

“Becoming an AmeriCorps member is the BEST thing to happen

to me. This opportunity has opened my eyes to ways in which a
person can serve locally, and change lives for the better.”
ALLYSON VANCONANT, COLLEGE ADVISER AT VESTABURG COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

1 8,763 23,009
Students Served - All Grades College Applications Submitted

6 ,5 64 6,908
FAFSAs Submitted Students Accepted into College

9 4,531 56
National Service Hours College Advisers

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