Onsite Admissions Day October 26,2016

“College is a match to be made not a prize to be won.” We want you to have options

Why Onsite History, Since 2001 What it does Demystifies the College App Process Allows you to have a first admission school within your SMART list of schools Gives you an early Admission in October of your Senior year!

How does it work? Students review the list of 30 schools and choose up to two colleges NOTE: Students MUST meet or exceed requirements IF not, you can apply traditional way Students pick up college application checklists from the CRC (shelves are just inside the door on the right) FULLY complete the application process as instructed on the checklist

Pulling together the application Complete the application as instructed on the check- sheet – most online except Normandale Send ACT or SAT Scores to the college: www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com IF the college requests a letter of recommendation, talk to a teacher NOW. They have choice to upload on Naviance or to give you back in a sealed envelope for you to mail. Teacher should upload by October 7th.

Pulling together the application, continued: Put the colleges into Naviance under Colleges I’m Applying to Turn in ALL materials and Request Transcript/Schedule in Student Center East by October 7th. You do not need an appointment. They will make an appointment for Oct. 26th and give you a reminder slip

October 26 Assuming you have followed all directions on check sheet, you will be accepted on October 26! If you did not meet a requirement or missing anything from the check sheet, they will let us know what you need to be considered in the normal, traditional way

How to send the “in-school” ACT if you don’t have an act account: Go to www.actstudent.org Click on “sign up” then “create a new account” Click “have not registered for ACT” and “have taken ACT” Then, using the ACT Score Report that you received in the mail, enter the test ID The counseling office has copies of your score report if you can’t find yours

Things to remember: Schools set the bar higher for onsite, so if you don’t meet the requirements, apply the regular way You are NOT committed to attend the school Some onsite schools request essays or letters of recommendation. You MUST submit these to be eligible. Often these components impact your scholarship award. ALL schools accept ACT OR SAT. See equivalency tables. Onsite Gives you a first admission school= Smart

Before we talk about the schools… Questions about the logistics?

Find a School that is Right for YoU It starts with YOU Size Location (in or out of state, rural or urban?) Majors offered Extracurriculars A place you can USE to Learn, Develop, Thrive, Experience

Different kinds of schools Schools with Colleges of Engineering Schools with Nursing Two year colleges (only HS diploma required) Smaller private colleges Urban schools 4-year public in-state schools Reciprocity Schools Large public out-of-state schools (no reciprocity)

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLEGES at Onsite Research Universities Master’s Level Universities COLLEGES: Liberal Arts and Baccalaureate colleges Technical College Community College

Research Universities (national Universities) R-VH,H,M Research universities (public and private) are the best known institutions and are the schools that capture the most media attention. These schools offer a huge array of majors and these are the institutions where you will find academics who are leaders in their field. Research universities are typically large schools that offer lots of cultural and sporting events and student organizations. Access to professors at research universities can be limited for undergrads.

Master’s Universities (Regional Universities M-L,M,S Master’s level universities (public and private) offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, but few if any doctoral programs. Often don’t have as great a focus on research which may which can give students pursuing bachelor degrees more attention

Liberal Arts Colleges Bac-A & S Liberal arts colleges: At liberal arts colleges, more than 50% of the degrees that students earn are supposed to be in the humanities and sciences, many of them offer a degree in business, which is the most popular major. These schools only provide undergraduate education or have extremely limited graduate programs. These colleges offer small classes and a personalized education since lecture halls are rare. It’s easier to have meaningful connections with professors at these institutions. These schools represent an excellent option for science and math majors. These are challenging majors and the chances of success can be higher in a class of 20 students or less rather than hundreds. High Grad school matriculation

Baccalaureate colleges (Bac/Diverse Fields) These schools tend to exclusively educate undergraduates or have modest graduate programs. As with liberal arts colleges, this means that professors will be teaching and interacting with undergrads rather than teaching assistants. Most of the students attending baccalaureate colleges major in vocational or practical degrees such as business, nursing, journalism, parks & recreation and education.

Technical and Community College Technical College: 2 year or less degree in a specific field Community College: 2 year degree, Associates, transfer curriculum (AA and transfer, MNCAP)

Schools New this Year Illinois Wesleyan, Bloomington, IL (ACT: 25, 3.5 undergrad, 2000) - (BAC A & S) A small, 4-year, private university and liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's degrees. Popular Majors: Business/marketing, Social Sciences, Psych, Visual and perf arts, Bio, health professional

InDiana University Bloomington, Indiana 37,000 Undergrads, ACT 25 and 3.25 (R-H) A large, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a small city in an urban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Popular Majors: Business/Marketing, Social Sciences, Park and Rec, Bio, Communication, Journalism, Education…

Schools with Colleges of Engineering: Iowa State University, Ames, IA (R-VH, 24,209) Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI (R-H, 5,196) ACT – 27 AND GPA – 3.0 North Dakota State University, Fargo (R-VH, 18,242) ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5 University of Iowa, Iowa City (R-VH, 19,639) Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255 University of Kansas, Lawrence (R-VH, 24,873) ACT – 24 AND GPA of 3.0 OR ACT – 21 and GPA of 3.25

More Colleges of Engineering: University of Minnesota, Duluth for Engineering – (M-Medium, 8,737) ACT Math Subscore – 21 AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of math University of Missouri, Columbia (R-VH, 23,764) ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.0 + 4 years of math University of Nebraska, Lincoln (R-VH, 20,182) ACT – 20 OR GPA – 3.43 AND 4 years of math University of North Dakota, Grand Forks (R-H, 11,597) ACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 OR ACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 OR ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75 South Dakota State University, Brookings (R-H,11,007) ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6

Schools with Nursing Programs Bemidji State University- M-S Bethel University- M-L College of St. Benedict- Bac- A & S Gustavus Adolphus College- Bac- A & S Hennepin Technical college- Special Focus- 2 yr, Tech Minnesota State University – Mankato, M-L Minnesota State University – Moorhead, M-M

More Schools with Nursing Programs Illinois Wesleyan, Bac A & S Normandale Community College, Associates- High Transfer/mixed South Dakota State University, R-H University of Iowa, R-VH University of Kansas, R-VH University of Missouri, Columbia, R-VH University of North Dakota, R-H University of South Dakota, R-H Winona State University, M-M

Two Year Colleges: Normandale Community College, Bloomington High School Diploma Guaranteed transfer program to University of Minnesota Academy of Math and Science program – scholarships and Support Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie Transfer curriculum AND technical programs

Smaller, private colleges: Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (M- L, 2700 undergrads) ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.3 Bethel University, St. Paul, MN (M-L, 3280 undergrads) ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.9 College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, St. Joseph, MN (Bac A & S, 2500+1800 undergrads) ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.4 Drake University, Des Moines, IA (M-L, 3300 undergrads) ACT – 25 AND GPA – 3.5

Smaller, private colleges, cont.: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (Bac A & S, 2500 undergrads) ACT – 26 AND GPA – 3.6 Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (M- L, 2100 undergrads) ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (R-M, 6300 undergrads) ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.2

Urban schools Bethel University, St. Paul, MN (M-L, 3280 undergrads) ACT – 21 AND GPA – 3.0 DePaul University, Chicago, IL (R-M, 16,000) Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (M-L, 2100 undergrads) ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (R-M, 6300 undergrads) ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.4

4-year Public in-state schools: Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, M-S ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0 Minnesota State University, Mankato, M-L St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, M-L ACT 21 AND GPA – 2.75 University of Minnesota, Duluth, M-M ACT Score AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of math Winona State University, Winona, MN, M-M ACT – 21 AND GPA -2.75 OR ACT – 18 AND GPA – 3.0

Reciprocity Schools – What is Reciprocity? An Agreement to charge in-state tuition at public colleges and Universities in MN, WI, SD, and ND North Dakota State University, Fargo, R-VH ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5 South Dakota State University, Brookings, R-H ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, R-H ACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 OR ACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 OR ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75

Reciprocity Schools, continued University of South Dakota, Vermillion, R-H ACT – 21 OR GPA – 2.6 University of Wisconsin, River Falls, M-M ACT – 22 OR GPA – 3.2 University of Wisconsin, Stout, M-L ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.3

Large, public out of state schools: Iowa State University, Ames, IA, R-VH Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, R-H ACT – 27 AND GPA – 3.0 Minnesota students with an ACT composite of 27 or higher and a cumulative high school GPA of a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) automatically receive the National Scholars of Excellence scholarship valued at $12,500 per year—$50,000 over four years (eight semesters) of study University of Iowa, Iowa City, R-VH Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255

Large, public out of state schools: University of Kansas, Lawrence, R-VH ACT – 24 AND GPA of 3.0 OR ACT – 21 and GPA of 3.25 Indiana State University University of Missouri, Columbia, R-VH ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.0 + 4 years of math University of Nebraska, Lincoln, R-VH ACT – 20 OR GPA – 3.43 AND 4 years of math

Scholarships Most merits/institutional scholarships a school has, you are automatically be considered Some have additional scholarships, so go to website, and check out deadlines.

Calculating the RAI for Iowa and Iowa State ACT Score ____ multiplied by 3:____ + GPA ____ multiplied by 30:____ # of core classes multiplied by 5: ____ Iowa State =245; University of Iowa = 255 Counselors can review and confirm all calculations http://www.iowaregents.edu/institutions/higher- education-links/regent-admission-index/

Counting # of Classes for RAI Count up the number of courses you have taken or WILL TAKE in these subjects: (One term = .5; 2 terms = 1) English __ Math__ Social Studies__ Science __ World Language__ Multiply the total number of classes by 5

Remember… The application check-sheets (in the CRC) have the definitive application requirements ALL seniors can apply to up to two schools Great way to kick off the application process Find schools that are good options for YOU You can always apply the traditional way

Helpful Websites Naviance, of course http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator / https://colleges.niche.com/