SUCCESS STORIES

Angela Stonebrink

Traverse City

Angela Stonebrink is a single mom, raising two kids on a minimum wage job. "It's extremely hard to support two kids by yourself." Angela is working towards her GED and hopes to pursue a degree in Nursing. "I want to chase my dreams."

Checklist

Follow these steps to prepare for success in college:

  • Complete the application process at the college. (use our COLLEGE tab above to navigate directly to the application page!)
  • Complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid to help you pay for your college courses or click here for a short video about FAFSA and other financial aid.
  • Take the ACCUPLACER® test to determine college placement. (Click here for a list of Learning Labs to take the ACCUPLACER® test at no charge )
  • Determine if you have remedial needs from the ACCUPLACER® test results.
  • Register at a Northwest Michigan Works! Learning Lab (click for locations and information) for help with improving your skills.
  • Remediate in the learning lab until you are ready to attend postsecondary education training.
  • Re-take the ACCUPLACER®  Placement test to determine improved test scores.