COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

College: A building for an educational purpose.

Four-Year Colleges and Universities | Two-Year Community and Technical Colleges | Military

Naviance

Naviance is a powerful college and career readiness tool that helps students explore their strengths, interests, and post-secondary options. Available to all Kennedy High School students in grades 9-12, this free resource supports academic planning, career exploration, and college preparation, helping students connect their education to future goals.

Directions to Access Naviance:

Google Apps or BPS Log-In > Naviance > 'Continue With Single Sign On' button at the top

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.

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.

COMMUNITY (2-YEAR) COLLEGE PROGRAMS

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.

TECHNICAL (2-YEAR) COLLEGE PROGRAMS

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.
Minnesota Department of Education: Learn more about career technical education.

Military

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.
Minnesota Department of Education: Learn more about career technical education.

ADDITIONAL COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITES/RESOURCES