Outreach Coordinator Minnesota Office of Higher Education We want to see you in college Why Knowledge Critical thinking skills Potential Who are you What are your interests Opportunity More doors open ID: 904325
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Choosing A College
DateJessica LarsonOutreach CoordinatorMinnesota Office of Higher Education
Slide2We want to see you in college! Why??
Knowledge - Critical thinking skillsPotential - Who are you? What are your interests?Opportunity - More doors openIncome - 1 Million Dollars
Slide3You can do it!!
Slide4How many types of colleges are there in Minnesota?
2 Year collegesCommunity CollegeTechnical College4 Year CollegesPublic
Private
Slide52 Year – Technical Colleges
Offer programs that emphasize hands on skillsStudents often go right into careers in technical or industrial fieldsWork 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
Slide62 Year – Community/Tribal Colleges
Provide first 2 years of a 4-year degreeStudents 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
Slide74-Year Colleges and
UniversitiesCan be Public or PrivateUsually
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 acceptedDegrees take 4 years to
completeStudents can receive - Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree and Professional or Doctoral Degrees
Slide8But how
do I apply??Complete the college application formRequest high school transcript Junior year grades!!
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
Slide9But how do I apply??
Are you applying to a 4 year college?Submit ACT or SAT scoresTalk with counselor about dates and how to sign upRequest letters of recommendationCoaches, teachers, counselors, People in your community, church, volunteer org., Supervisors, mentors, leaders
Slide10But how do I apply??
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!!
Slide11But remember!!
Early applicants hear back firstBusy season for admissions starts late fallFAFSA application begins in January
Slide12For more information:
www.ohe.state.mn.usIncludes information on:
Reciprocity
Tax benefits
Tuition and Fees for 5 State Area
Financial Aid Estimator
Preparing, Selecting,
Paying
Questions??
Jessica Larson
j
essica.larson@state.m
n.us
651-259-3966