Use this Guide only as a general planning tool. Make sure you look up the specific admissions requirements of the schools in which you are interested since they vary. To play it safe, take more courses than the North High School graduation requirements in the core areas of English, social studies, math, and science. (Although world language is not required to graduate from North, many colleges require at least 2 years.) Note: some 4 year schools on the east and west coasts prefer the SAT over the ACT College Entrance Exam - again research your schools of interest!
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Peterson's website has great planning information for all aspects of college.
Minnesota has reciprocity with Wisconsin and North and South Dakota. This means that students can attend public institutions in these locations and pay tuition that would be comparable to a similar Minnesota public institution. For more information, go online at http://www.mheso.state.mn.us/hesod/reciprocity/apply1.cfm. Students must complete a reciprocity agreement with the appropriate state/province to qualify. Applications are obtained from the website above.
The Next Step Magazine is an excellent resource for all college planning. Take a look at their website for more information. Don't forget to check out their College Visit planning page befpre you tour your next campus!
NCAA Homepage. This is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's homepage. If you are considering attending a Division I or II school and participate in extra curricular activities, you must register with the NCAA by the end of your junior year in high school. This website will provide you with the requirements and procedures for registration.
COLLEGE SEARCHES
MN, WI, and ND Schools:
The University of Minnesota System. From this site you can access information on all four campuses of the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. This site connects you to the seven state four-year colleges and 30 community and technical colleges in Minnesota.
Minnesota Private Colleges. This site connects you with Minnesota's 17 private colleges.
The University of Wisconsin System. This site connects you to the 13 four-year campuses and extension system in Wisconsin.
North Dakota University System. This site connects you to the 11 state universities in North Dakota.
2-year and 4-year Schools:
Two Year Colleges and Technical Institutes. Information on all two-year and technical schools.
Alphabetical Listing of Colleges Worldwide. This is the quickest way to get to any college in the United States on the internet.
Geographical Listing of Colleges Worldwide. Find a list of worldwide colleges by geographic area. Similar information can also be found at the USC Center for Global Education.
