- Complete the college application form
- Request high school transcript
- Pay the application fee
- Are you applying to a 2 year college?
- Fill out Application (online)
- Done!
- After accepted you will take a placement test ie: Accuplacer
- Are you applying to a 4 year college?
- Submit ACT or SAT scores
- Talk with counselor about dates and how to sign up
- Request letters of recommendation
- Coaches, teachers, counselors, People in your community, church, volunteer org., Supervisors, mentors, leaders
- Is an application essay required?
- The essay is the best way to let the school know who you are individually. Who is the real you?
- School may choose topic or you get to choose your own.
- Make it personal!
- Does the school require an interview?
- Done!!
Choosing A College
Early applicants hear back first!!
Busy application season starts late fall!!
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Jessica Larson
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jessica.larson@state.mn.us
How many types of colleges are there in Minnesota?
2 Year colleges
Community College
Technical College
4 Year Colleges
Public
Private
You can do it!!
2 Year Colleges
Community and Tribal Colleges
- Provide first 2 years of a 4-year degree
- Students often transfer to a 4-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree
- Also offer career specific training for professionals
- Students can receive - Certificates, Diplomas, Associates Degrees
Technical Colleges
- Offer programs that emphasize hands on skills
- Students often go right into careers in technical or industrial fields
- Work with local employers to make sure students get the skills they need
- Instructors are also often professionals in their field
- Students can earn - Certificates, Diplomas, Associates Degrees
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Notes
4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Usually have on-campus housing
- Offer a wide range of majors
- Offer a wide range of athletic programs as well as programs in the arts such as music and theater
- Students must meet certain requirements to be accepted
- Degrees take 4 years to complete
Ideas
- Students can receive - Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree and Professional or Doctoral Degrees
Ideas