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College / Post-Secondary
College/Post Secondary Education is any education after high school.
What is your plan?
Join the military? Get a job? Gap year? Voc/Tech Training? Two Year College? Four Year College?
You are in the right place.
2021 FAFSA Night Recording - Thank you to all of the families and college representatives that were able to join us!
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- Interested in more career resources? Visit the Career Center
- Are you searching for scholarships? Visit Scholarship Opportunities
- Are you a college admissions representative? Contact Melissa Jorgensen, 651-702-8668 or mjorgensen@isd622.org
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+ College Planning Information and Organizers
- Choosing a College 21-22
- Interest, Skill and Work Assessments - What Career Might Be Right for You?
- Types of Colleges
- 5 Steps to Creating a College List
- High School Planning Checklists
- Successfully Preparing Students With Disabilities for the Postsecondary Environment
- My Options
- College Planning Workbook
- College Planning Workbook - Spanish
- Comparing Colleges
- Comparing Costs and Financial Aid
- College and Scholarship Organizer
- Writing Essays
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+ College Search Tools
There are many college search programs. Computer-generated lists are only a beginning point. Students need to evaluate their lists, research schools, visit with college admission representatives, discuss the choices with the important people in their life, talk to their school counselor, etc.
Midwest
- Minnesota College Programs and Profiles
- Guide to Your Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- Interactive Map to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- Explore Minnesota Private Colleges
- Minnesota Private Colleges Finder
- University of Minnesota System
- University of Wisconsin System
- North Dakota University System
United States
- CollegeBoard College Search
- Princeton Review - Find Your Dream School
- Peterson's College Search Tool
- Find your HBCU Match
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HSIs) List
- MCIS
- UniversityHQ is an independent education organization that provides students with the necessary resources to prepare and plan their career path in their chosen field. You'll find top rated colleges, scholarships, potential salaries and help in finding the right career.
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+ College Application Options
See the links below for common ways to apply to different colleges after high school!
You have the option to go directly to the specific college website of your choice and use their application instead of a common one listed below. One example of this would be applying to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities using the Golden Gopher Application instead of the Common App.
- Free Application Opportunities at Minnesota Colleges and Universities (2021-2022)
- Apply to one or more Minnesota State Colleges and Universities using this application. See the list of eligible schools here.
- Minnesota Private Colleges Application Deadlines and Applications
- Information about the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Common App - Nearly 900 Colleges and Universities accept application. See the list here.
- Coalition Application - Nearly 150 Colleges and Universities accept this application. See the list here.
- Common Black College Application - Apply to 56 Member Institutions. See the list here.
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+ Letters of Recommendation
Colleges often ask for two or three recommendation letters from people who know you well. These letters should be written by someone who can describe your skills, accomplishments, and personality.
Letters of recommendation work for you when they present you in the best possibly light, showcasing your skills and abilities. Colleges value recommendation letters because they:
- Reveal things about you grades and test scores cannot
- Provide personal opinions of your character
- Show who is willing to speak on your request
Think about who would write the best letter for you. One letter should be written by an English, Math, Social Studies or Science teacher you have had at Tartan preferably during junior or senior year. Teachers you have had for more than one class are often good choices. Other teachers, employers, coaches and mentors are also great options for a second or third letter.
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+ Financial Aid Information
FAFSA Night is November 18, 2021 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. There will be a presentation from 5:30pm-6:00pm and time to complete the FAFSA with college representatives available afterwards. The presentation will be posted.
How To Begin
- Create your FSA ID here.
- You will need this information to fill out the FAFSA.
- Start the FAFSA here!
Financial Aid Night Presentations
- Financial Aid Night Presentation from University of Minnesota Morris
- Applying for Financial Aid - 15 Minute Video Overview from Normandale Community College
- Ripon College Please see this link to watch the series.
- FAFSA also has created some brief videos to explain the process.
Financial Aid Basics - An overview of the application process for financial aid. This link includes the steps and types of financial aid to obtain educational aid in Minnesota.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) & MN Dream Act - Financial Aid paperwork does not have to be complicated! The link describes the details of filling out the FAFSA and applying for the Minnesota Dream Act. The book also describes the procedures, eligibility, and factors in the financial aid process.
- English
- Spanish
- Somali
- Hmong
- Minnesota Dream Act Fact Sheet
- Hoja de informacion sobre la Ley Dream de Minnesota
Grants & Scholarships - There is student aid you do not need to repay. This link outlines the many types of financial aid available that students do not need to repay and how to obtain that support. Please also see the scholarship page on our website.
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+ NCAA
The NCAA has made some adjustments to requirements for students entering NCAA institutions for the 2021-22 school year. Please read the updated NCAA COVID-19 Information.
Here are two videos created by the NCAA that include information about eligibility standards related to COVID-19.
General NCAA and eligibility standards due to COVID-19 for students entering college 2021-2022.
Division I and Division II have different requirements for Core Courses, Test Scores, and Grade-Point Averages.
Please reference the Division I and Division II pages to see the requirements and upcoming changes in requirements.
More information can also be found on the NCAA Eligibility Center Website. www.eligibilitycenter.org
Student-Athletes who are interested in competing in Division I or Division II athletics must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- The Web site is: www.eligibilitycenter.org
- Toll-free number: 877-262-1492.
Core Course Requirements per NCAA Level: Division I, II or III
HIGH SCHOOL TIMELINE TO NCAA ELIGIBILITY
Grade 9
- Ask your counselor for a list of your high school’s NCAA core courses to make sure you take the right classes.
Grade 10
- Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org.
Grade 11
- Check with your counselor to make sure you will graduate on time with the required number of NCAA core courses.
- Take the ACT or SAT and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999.
- At the end of the year, ask your counselor to upload your official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Grade 12
- Finish your last NCAA core courses.
- Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and submit your scores to the NCAA using code 9999.
- Complete all academic and amateurism questions in your NCAA Eligibility Center account at eligibilitycenter.org.
- After you graduate, ask your counselor to submit your final official transcript with proof of graduation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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+ Military Options
Interested in Joining the Military? See below for branch information, recruiter contacts and more!
Military Information Night on 2/25/21 Video Recording
Military Information Presentation on 2/25/21
Military Worksheet to go along with presentation
Branches
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
- Marine Corps Website and Reserves
- Naval ROTC - Marine Corps Option
- United States Naval Academy - Marine Corps Option
Coast Guard
Recruiters - Reach out with your questions!
- Army Contacts, 651-777-2848
- Staff Sergeant Jonathan Gilbert, 651-743-2148, jonathan.r.gilbert2.mil@mail.mil
- Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Carrasco, 612-403-4887, nicholas.j.carrasco.mil.mail.mil
- Marines
- Sergeant Matthew McLaughlin, 612-269-7890, matthew.mclaughlin@marines.usmc.mil
- Navy
- Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lisa Xiong, 651-341-1807, lisa.b.xiong@navy.mil
- 651-777-8372
- Air Force
- Technical Sergeant Benjamin L. Hardy, 651-770-5270, benjamin.hardy.4@us.af.mil
- Technical Sergeant Partrick R. Rodriguez, 651-303-6128, patrick.rodriguez.5@us.af.mil
Other Links
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+ Tartan School Profile
