Mosaic by Class of 2017
College Counseling
Our College Counseling Program supports students and families as they plan for life after graduation. While most students pursue college, we also support those exploring gap years, apprenticeships, employment, military service, or other educational opportunities.
Our goal is to foster self-reflection, independence, and confidence as students consider their future and discover their place in the world.
Meet Our College Counselor
Amy Thudium
athudium@steinerschool.org | 734-669-9394
“One of the greatest joys of my work is helping students discover the path that’s right for them. Every student has a unique story, and I love partnering with families to ensure they feel supported, confident, and excited about what comes next.”
Comprehensive Application Support
We provide help with essay editing, transcript requests, application questions, and personalized counselor recommendations.
Monthly Newsletter
Our monthly newsletters are sent to families and include information such as timely articles, deadlines, and helpful links for both students and families.
Individual Family Meetings
Starting in January of 11th grade, these personalized sessions help each student and family create a thoughtful post-graduation plan. A minimum of three meetings is required, with more available as needed.
Academic and Co-Curricular Support
Our college-prep curriculum is complemented by extracurricular opportunities, and faculty who truly know their students and can write thoughtful recommendation letters.
College Rep Visits
Admissions representatives from a wide range of colleges visit campus—mostly during fall lunch hours—giving students the chance to learn more and make direct connections.
Resource Library
Students and families have access to books and materials on college admissions, gap years, careers, financial aid, and more. Borrowing is on the honor system.
Program Highlights
College Prep Class
A required weekly class for 11th graders (second semester) and 12th graders (first semester), taught by our College Counselor.
Topics include:
College application process
Standardized testing
Financial aid and scholarships
Building a college list
Interview workshop
Resume writing
Essay development and revision; time and support for completing applications.
College Night Info Sessions
Monthly evening sessions for parents and guardians covering:
The evolving admissions landscape
Financial aid
Supporting your student through the process
Application process
Planning your summer
“What impressed me most was how well the counselor knew my child as an individual. The guidance was thoughtful, personal, and focused on finding the right fit—not just getting into a college.”
11th Grade Internships
In the last two weeks of 11th grade, students step out of the classroom and into the professional world to explore a field of interest. This hands-on experience allows students to explore potential career paths, develop real-world skills, and reflect on their goals beyond high school before applying to programs in the fall.
Have questions? We are happy to help.
Colleges Attended by Graduates, 2020-2026
Numbers in parentheses indicate number of students attending, if more than one
Albion College
American University of Paris
Baldwin Wallace University
Belmont University
Brandeis University
Brevard College
California State University - Monterey Bay
College for Creative Studies (2)
Central Michigan University
College of Charleston (2)
College of the Atlantic
College of Wooster
Colorado College
Columbia College
Concordia University - Montreal
Cornell College
Denison University
DePaul University (2)
Eastern Michigan University (4)
Elon University
Fashion Institute of Technology - SUNY
Goucher College
Grand Valley State University
Guilford College
Henry Ford College
Hope College
Kalamazoo College (8)
Kent State University
Lake Superior State University
Landmark College
Lawrence Technological University
Loyola University - Chicago
Michigan State University (11)
Michigan Tech University (5)
Montana State University
Nazareth College
Northern Michigan University (2)
Oakland University
Oberlin College (2)
Ohio State University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Princeton University
Ringling College of Art and Design
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2)
Sarah Lawrence College
Smith College (2)
St. Andrews University, Scotland
St. Olaf College
Technikum Wien - Vienna
The New School - Parsons Paris
Trinity College
Tufts University
University of California - Davis (2)
University of California - Irvine
University of California - San Diego
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Massachusetts - Amherst
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (13)
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Puget Sound (2)
University of Rochester
University of Vermont
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin - Madison (2)
Vassar College
Washtenaw Community College (8)
Wayne State University (3)
Western Michigan University (2)
Whitman College
Other Plans
Au pair in Berlin, Germany
EMT Certification
Gap year (4)
Goetheanum for further Waldorf study
Return home to take national university test
Our students were also admitted to the following institutions (among others), 2024-26
Cleveland Institute of Art
Ithaca College
Kenyon College
Lehigh University
Northeastern University
Olin College of Engineering
Purdue University
Rutgers University
University of Illinois -
Champaign-Urbana
University of Richmond
Virginia Tech