COLLEGE PLANNING
College: A building for an educational purpose.
Four-Year Colleges and Universities | Two-Year Community and Technical Colleges | Military
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NAVIANCE INFORMATION
Naviance is Kennedy High School’s college and career planning tool. It helps students explore their strengths, interests, careers, colleges, and postsecondary options while planning for life after high school. Naviance is available to all Kennedy students in grades 9-12 and includes resources for academic planning, career exploration, college research, and postsecondary planning.
What you will Find in Naviance:
College Search – Use filters like size, location, cost, majors, and athletic programs to generate a list of colleges that match your interests.
Scattergrams – View graphical data on past application outcomes to help assess your chances at different colleges.
Senior Transcripts – Track when your transcripts and applications have been sent to colleges.
Letters of Recommendation – Seniors can request teacher recommendations and monitor submission status.
Scholarships – Explore local and national scholarship opportunities under the Colleges tab by selecting Scholarship List or National Scholarship Search.
POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS & RESOURCES
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Four-Year Colleges and Universities are schools that offer bachelor’s degrees, typically taking four years to complete. They provide a wide range of academic programs and majors, along with opportunities for research, internships, and campus involvement. Some four-year schools are public (state universities), while others are private colleges or universities. Admission requirements vary, and students usually need to meet certain GPA, test score, or course prerequisites.
Bachelor’s Degree: The standard four-year degree, which can prepare you for a career or graduate/professional school.
Campus Experience: Many students live on campus, participate in student organizations, and access career services to support life after graduation.
TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Community colleges are two-year schools that offer an affordable way to continue your education after high school. They can prepare you for the workforce with an associate degree or allow you to earn credits that transfer to a four-year college or university. Most community colleges have open admission policies, meaning they accept all students with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum: Learn how your credits transfer within Minnesota’s public colleges and universities.
Transferology: Explore how your courses transfer to different schools.
TWO-YEAR TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Technical colleges in Minnesota prepare students for high-paying, in-demand careers in a wide range of fields. Programs cover traditional trades like plumbing, auto mechanics, and electrical work, as well as modern industries such as robotics, cybersecurity, and engineering.
Learn more about Career Technical Education: Minnesota Department of Education
MILITARY
The military offers a wide range of career opportunities, training, and educational benefits. Students can serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Space Force while gaining valuable skills and experience in areas such as healthcare, technology, engineering, aviation, cybersecurity, and more. Military service can also provide opportunities for college tuition assistance, career training, and other benefits.
Learn about the U.S. military branches: USA.gov.org
COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES
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