1. Onsite Admissions Day October 26,2016

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

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

4. How does it work? 1.Students review the list of 30 schools and choose up to two colleges NOTE: Students MUST meet or exceed requirements NOTE: Students MUST meet or exceed requirements IF not, you can apply traditional way IF not, you can apply traditional way 2.Students pick up college application checklists from the CRC (shelves are just inside the door on the right) 3.FULLY complete the application process as instructed on the checklist

5. Pulling together the application 1.Complete the application as instructed on the check- sheet – most online except Normandale 2.Send ACT or SAT Scores to the college: www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.orgwww.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.orgwww.collegeboard.com 3.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 7 th.

6. Pulling together the application, continued: 4.Put the colleges into Naviance under Colleges I’m Applying to 5.Turn in ALL materials and Request Transcript/Schedule in Student Center East by October 7 th. You do not need an appointment. 6.They will make an appointment for Oct. 26 th and give you a reminder slip

7. October 26 Assuming you have followed all directions on check sheet, you will be accepted on 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 wayIf 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

8. How to send the “in-school” ACT if you don’t have an act account: Go to www.actstudent.orgGo to www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org Click on “sign up” then “create a new account”Click on “sign up” then “create a new account” Click “have not registered for ACT” and “have taken ACT”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 IDThen, 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 yoursThe counseling office has copies of your score report if you can’t find yours

9. Things to remember: Schools set the bar higher for onsite, so if you don’t meet the requirements, apply the regular waySchools 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 schoolYou 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.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.ALL schools accept ACT OR SAT. See equivalency tables. Onsite Gives you a first admission school= SmartOnsite Gives you a first admission school= Smart

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

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

12. Different kinds of schools Schools with Colleges of EngineeringSchools with Colleges of Engineering Schools with NursingSchools with Nursing Two year colleges (only HS diploma required)Two year colleges (only HS diploma required) Smaller private collegesSmaller private colleges Urban schoolsUrban schools 4-year public in-state schools4-year public in-state schools Reciprocity SchoolsReciprocity Schools Large public out-of-state schools (no reciprocity)Large public out-of-state schools (no reciprocity)

13. THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLEGES at Onsite Research UniversitiesResearch Universities Master’s Level UniversitiesMaster’s Level Universities COLLEGES: Liberal Arts and Baccalaureate collegesCOLLEGES: Liberal Arts and Baccalaureate colleges Technical CollegeTechnical College Community CollegeCommunity College

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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.

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

19. Schools New this Year Illinois Wesleyan, Bloomington, IL (ACT: 25, 3.5 undergrad, 2000) -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.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 professionalPopular Majors: Business/marketing, Social Sciences, Psych, Visual and perf arts, Bio, health professional

20. 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.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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Smaller, private colleges, cont.: Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (Bac A & S, 2500 undergrads)Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN (Bac A & S, 2500 undergrads) ACT – 26 AND GPA – 3.6ACT – 26 AND GPA – 3.6 Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (M- L, 2100 undergrads)Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (M- L, 2100 undergrads) ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (R-M, 6300 undergrads)University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (R-M, 6300 undergrads) ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.4ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.4

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

29. 4-year Public in-state schools: Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, M-SBemidji State University, Bemidji, MN, M-S ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0 Minnesota State University, Mankato, M-LMinnesota State University, Mankato, M-L ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0 St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, M-LSt. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, M-L ACT 21 AND GPA – 2.75ACT 21 AND GPA – 2.75 University of Minnesota, Duluth, M-MUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth, M-M ACT Score AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of mathACT Score AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of math Winona State University, Winona, MN, M-MWinona State University, Winona, MN, M-M ACT – 21 AND GPA -2.75ACT – 21 AND GPA -2.75 OR ACT – 18 AND GPA – 3.0OR ACT – 18 AND GPA – 3.0

30. Reciprocity Schools – In-state Tuition! North Dakota State University, Fargo, R-VHNorth Dakota State University, Fargo, R-VH ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5 South Dakota State University, Brookings, R-HSouth Dakota State University, Brookings, R-H ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6 University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, R-HUniversity of North Dakota, Grand Forks, R-H ACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 ORACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 OR ACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 ORACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 OR ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75

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

32. Large, public out of state schools: Iowa State University, Ames, IA, R-VHIowa State University, Ames, IA, R-VH Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, R-HMichigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, R-H ACT – 27 AND GPA – 3.0ACT – 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-VHUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City, R-VH Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255

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

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

35. Calculating the RAI for Iowa and Iowa State RAI = ACT Score ____ multiplied by 3:____ACT Score ____ multiplied by 3:____+ GPA ____ multiplied by 30:____GPA ____ multiplied by 30:____+  # of core classes multiplied by 5: ____  Iowa State =245; University of Iowa = 255  Counselors will review and confirm all calculations

36. 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)Count up the number of courses you have taken or WILL TAKE in these subjects: (One term =.5; 2 terms = 1) English __English __ Math__Math__ Social Studies__Social Studies__ Science __Science __ World Language__World Language__ Multiply the total number of classes by 5Multiply the total number of classes by 5

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

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