October 28,2015
-Yogi Berra
d. 9/22/15
1.
Students review the list of 30 schools and
choose up to two colleges
• NOTE: Students MUST meet or exceed requirements
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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
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Complete the application as instructed on
the check-sheet – online or paper,
depending on the school.
Send ACT Scores to the college; print a copy
of the scores and proof that they were sent
to the college
IF the college requests a letter of
recommendation, talk to a teacher 2 weeks
in advance. Get the letter in an envelope.
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Request transcript and schedule from
Student Center SOUTH; pick up printout
NOTE: transcripts are normally requested
from Student Center EAST
Turn in ALL materials to counselors in
Student Center East on October 7th or 8th
and sign up for an October 28th
appointment.
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Go to www.actstudent.org
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Click on “sign up” then “create a new account”
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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
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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.
Questions about the logistics?
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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)
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Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
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North Dakota State University, Fargo
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University of Iowa, Iowa City
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University of Kansas, Lawrence
◦ Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245
◦ ACT (with writing) – 23 AND GPA – 3.4
◦ ACT – 27 AND GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5
◦ Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA of 3.0 OR
◦ ACT – 21 and GPA of 3.25
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University of Minnesota, Duluth for Engineering --
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University of Missouri, Columbia
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University of Nebraska, Lincoln
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University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
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South Dakota State University, Brookings
◦ ACT Math Subscore – 21 AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of math
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.0 + 4 years of math
◦ ACT – 20 OR GPA – 3.43
◦ AND 4 years of math
◦ ACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 OR
◦ ACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 OR
◦ ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75
◦ ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6
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Bemidji State University
Bethel University
College of St. Benedict
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hennepin Technical college
Michigan State University
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
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Normandale Community College
South Dakota State University
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of North Dakota
University of South Dakota
Winona State University
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Normandale Community College,
Bloomington
◦ High School Diploma
◦ Guaranteed transfer program to University of
Minnesota
◦ Academy of Math and Science program –
scholarships and Support
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Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie
◦ High School Diploma
◦ Transfer curriculum AND technical programs
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Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (2700
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.3
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Bethel University, St. Paul, MN (3280 undergrads)
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College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, St.
Joseph, MN (2500+1800 undergrads)
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.4
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Drake University, Des Moines, IA (3300
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 25 AND GPA – 3.5
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Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN
(2500 undergrads)
◦ ACT – 26 AND GPA – 3.6
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Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (2100
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4
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University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (6300
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.4
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Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN (2700
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 23 AND GPA – 3.3
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Bethel University, St. Paul, MN (3280 undergrads)
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DePaul University, Chicago, IL
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Hamline University, St. Paul, MN (2100 undergrads)
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University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN (6300
undergrads)
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.4
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.4
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Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
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St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN
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University of Minnesota, Duluth
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Winona State University, Winona, MN
◦ ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT – 21 OR GPA – 3.0
◦ ACT 21 AND GPA – 2.75
◦ ACT Score AND GPA – 3.4 + 4 years of math
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA -2.75
◦ OR ACT – 18 AND GPA – 3.0
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North Dakota State University, Fargo
◦ ACT – 21 AND GPA – 2.5
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South Dakota State University, Brookings
◦ ACT – 18 OR GPA – 2.6
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University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
◦ ACT – 18 with GPA of 3.5 OR
◦ ACT – 20 with GPA of 3.0 OR
◦ ACT – 22 with GPA of 2.75
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University of South Dakota, Vermillion
◦ ACT – 21 OR GPA – 2.6
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University of Wisconsin, River Falls
◦ ACT – 22 OR GPA – 3.2
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University of Wisconsin, Stout
◦ ACT – 22 AND GPA – 3.3
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Iowa State University, Ames, IA
◦ Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 245
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Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
◦ ACT (with writing) – 23 AND GPA – 3.4
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Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI
◦ ACT – 27 AND GPA – 3.0
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University of Iowa, Iowa City
◦ Requires Regent Admission Index (RAI) of 255
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University of Kansas, Lawrence
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA of 3.0 OR
◦ ACT – 21 and GPA of 3.25
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University of Missouri, Columbia
◦ ACT – 24 AND GPA – 3.0 + 4 years of math
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University of Nebraska, Lincoln
◦ ACT – 20 OR GPA – 3.43
◦ AND 4 years of math
RAI =
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ACT Score ____ multiplied by 3:____
+
GPA ____ multiplied by 30:____
+
# of core classes multiplied by 5: ____
Iowa State =245; University of Iowa = 255
Counselors will review and confirm all calculations
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Count up the number of courses you have
taken or WILL TAKE in these subjects:
(One term = .5; 2 terms = 1)
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English __
Math__
Social Studies__
Science __
World Language__
Multiply the total number of classes by 5
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The application check-sheets (in the CRC)
have the definitive application requirements
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ALL seniors can apply to up to two schools
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Great way to kick off the application process
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Find schools that are good options for YOU
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You can always apply the traditional way