Some students who now attend Michigan State University feel that the Detroit Public School District may not have prepared them adequately for their transitions to college.

Not taking extra preparation for the ACT may have been a driving factor in why they felt unprepared.

“Teachers and staff should have been more encouraging and involved for ACT test practice and preparation,” said Andrea Lambert, a former DPS student at King High School.

Some students choose to partake in ACT practice classes, however it doesn’t seem to be a part of the district’s curriculum.

“DAPCEP ACT classes helped me because you need to have a passing score on the ACT in order to get into college,” said Kenneth Williams, a former DPS student at Cass Technical High School.