District Surveys & Results

All current juniors at the Wilson Talent Center (WTC) will be surveyed about their plans for next year prior to us enrolling new students who have applied.  Students will be surveyed beginning  January 26-February 2, 2026. Students will be asked the following questions:

1. Do you plan to return to the same program for your senior year?

2. Do you plan to return to a different program for your senior year? (If yes, a list of available programs will be provided)

3. Do you want to switch the current session you are in for next year? (i.e. go from AM to PM)

4. Do you plan to return to your home district for a full day?

5. If they answer yes to question 4, they are asked why they are not returning?

Survey Results (as of February 9, 2026)

Total number of students surveyed: 449

Number of students returning to same program for SY 26-27: 333

Number of students returning to a new program for SY 26-27: 55

Number of students switching sessions for SY 26-27: 16

Number of students returning to their homeschool for a full day: 45

All Wilson Talent Center seniors will have the opportunity to complete a Senior Survey prior to their departure of the WTC. Information is used to honor our seniors, for the Decision Day wall in our building and their contact information will be used for a follow up survey the year after they have left us. This survey will be administered during the month of March, 2026 and must be submitted by March 25. Questions should be directed to Erin Falsetta, Counselor.

Questions include:

1. Email*

2. First Name*

3. Last Name*

4. WTC Program attended senior year?*

5. WTC Instructors Name:*

6. Will you earn certification or licensing at WTC ?* Yes or No

7. Do you plan to work (during 2026-2027 school year)?*

Yes - less than 35 hours per week

Yes - more than 35 hours per week

No

8. Do you plan to work in a job related to your WTC program field?*

Yes

No

I don't plan to work

 9. Do you plan to do further training/education? (college, university, trade school, apprenticeship, etc.)* Yes or No

10. Will you be a first generation college student? (neither parent has a college degree)*

Yes

No

I don't plan to attend training/education after high school

11. What level of training/degree do you plan to earn? (you may choose more than one)*

Certificate/Certification

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree (Masters or Doctorate)

Apprenticeship Program

I don't plan to attend training/education after high school

12. How many colleges/universities/trade schools did you apply to for next school year?*

0

1-5

6-10

10 or more

13. Please name the college/university/trade school you plan to attend and program of study or say "N/A" if you don't plan to attend training/education after high school.*

14. Please list any scholarships you received or say N/A if you didn't receive scholarships.*

15. Are you eligible for the Lansing Promise Scholarship?

Yes

No

I don't know

16. Did you complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?*

Yes

No

What's FAFSA?

17. Do you know if you are TIP (Tuition Incentive Program) eligible? *

Yes

No

What's TIP?

18. Do you plan to enlist in a branch of the military?*

Yes

No

19. What branch of the military do you plan to enlist in or say N/A if you do not plan to enlist in the military?*

20. Did you come to WTC in 8th grade for a field trip?*

Yes

No

21. Did the 8th grade field trip help you decide to attend the WTC?*

Yes

No

I didn't attend an 8th grade field trip to WTC

22. Did you come to the WTC for a summer camp?*

Yes

No

23. Did the WTC summer camp help you decide to attend the WTC?*

Yes

No

I didn't attend a WTC summer camp.

24. Student personal cell number: (say N/A if you do not have a personal cell phone number)*

Student personal email address (Do NOT provide your school email, put N/A if you do not have a personal email address):*

25. Student personal email address (Do NOT provide your school email, put N/A if you do not have a personal email address):*

Survey Results (April 13, 2026)

Employment:

85% of students said they will have received a license or certification from WTC program

85% of students plant to enter the workforce upon graduation

86% of students plan to work in a field related to their WTC program

Education:

90% of students plan to attend sone form of post-secondary education or training

15% of students plan to participate in an Apprenticeship

40% of students plan to earn a certification

35% of students plan to work towards an Associate Degree

56% of students plan to work towards a Bachelors Degree

25% of students plan to work towards a Graduate Degree

38% of students plan to attend Lansing Community College

First Generation College Students:

26% of students will be first generation college students

Financial Information:

66% of students who plan to continue their education completed the FAFSA

10% of students who plan to continue their education completed the TIP

21% of students who plan to continue their education have been awarded a scholarship

Military:

7% of students plan to enlist in the military

8th Grade Visits to the WTC:

62% of students that attend the WTC did an 8th grade visit

86% of students said their 8th grade visit positively influenced their decision to apply to the WTC in 10th or 11th grade.

Colleges Students Plan to Attend:

Adrian (1)

Albion (2)

Alma )1)

Aquinas (1)

Baker College (9)

Bowling Green (1)

Boyce College (1)

Brigham Young University (1)

Calvin (2)

Central Michigan (6)

Cleary (2)

College for Creative Studies (2)

Culinary Institute of Michigan (3)

Davenport (6)

Douglas J (1)

Eastern Michigan (1)

Ferris State (10)

Georgia Tech (1)

Grand Valley State (13)

Indiana Wesleyen (1)

Jackson College (4)

Kellogg Community (1)

Kennedy King College (1)

Kenon College (1)

Kettering University (1)

Lansing Community (120)

MCTI )2)

Michigan State (31)

Michigan Tech (3)

Mid Michigan College (1)

Northern Michigan (5)

Olivet (3)

Penn State (1)

Protege Academy (1)

Saginaw Valley (1)

Schoolcraft College (1)

Southwestern Michigan (1)

St. Olaf College (1)

Texas College of Cosmetology (1)

Trine (2)

University of Michigan (1)

University of North Eastern Ohio (1)

Washtenaw Community College (1)

Wayne State University (5)

Western Michigan (1)

WyoTech (4)

Additional Findings:

Miliary breakdown: Airforce (2), Army (3), National Guard (4), Coast Guard (1), Navy (6), Marines (4), Undecided (1)

56 students said they were eligible for the Lansing Promise Scholarship

8 students had attended the WTC Summer Camp