Educational Opportunities in South Dakota
-Juniors and Seniors get 2 days to visit college campuses.
-Please show Mrs. Larson your registration form or bring back a signed document from the campus.
-Links to sign up for college visits. Do note that COVID-19 has changed some of the requirements for in-person visits. Here is a list of links to get you started!
SDSU: https://www.sdstate.edu/visit-sdsu
USD: https://www.usd.edu/admissions/visit
DSU: https://dsu.edu/visit-dsu/index.html
NSU: https://www.northern.edu/admission-aid/visit
BHSU: https://www.bhsu.edu/Admissions/Visit
LATI: https://www.lakeareatech.edu/tour/
STI: https://www.southeasttech.edu/apply/visit/index.php
WDT: https://www.wdt.edu/future-students/tour
MTI: https://www.mitchelltech.edu/campus-visit
DWU: https://www.dwu.edu/admissions/visit-campus
AU: http://www.augie.edu/admission/experience-our-community
USF: https://www.usiouxfalls.edu/visit-campus
Throughout the year college admissions representatives will come to the school to meet with students. These will be put in the announcements and shared with students via email and in the announcements. Do encourage your student to meet with the college admissions representatives!
If you are interested in a college outside of South Dakota, take the time to visit its website and visit campus!
Top 5 Questions to Ask a College Recruiter: Article
Do you have college recommended courses? If so, what are they for your major?
What test do you require, the ACT or SAT, and what score must I make in order to qualify for entrance?
Do you have a list of all the scholarship foundations that are connected with the University, if so, can I have a list?
How safe is your school? What is your crime rate on and around the campus?
How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about a major?
How many students commute to your school?
What types of extra-curricular activities are there on campus?
How accessible are professors outside of class?
How are roommates matched up?
What additional academic services do you offer to students, such as tutoring, career counseling, study skills, etc.?
What types of internships or co-op experiences are offered?
Do you have a study abroad program?
What type of housing is offered?
What types of intramural programs are offered?
Does each department have a web page; if so, do the professors have the weekly assignments listed?
What makes this college different from other colleges?
How does this college evaluate applicants? What weight is given to GPA's, class rank, ACT/SAT scores? What weight is given to recommendations, essays, interviews, extra curricular?
How is freshman orientation handled? Do freshman have advisors? How do freshman register for classes?
How does the college assist students with career planning?
Are freshman required to live in a dorm?
What are the costs per semester?
What are the extra fees?
Where can students go to work-out?
How hard is it to find on-campus parking?
How close are restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and entertainment?
Also, ask or ask to be referred to someone who can answer: "How successful are students in your major areas of interest."
If you go to campus you can also ask:
For a catalog of courses or where online to find one.
School Newspaper
Events that will be hosted on campus
If you can meet with people in the extra-curricular activities you are interested in joining
To meet with professor in your academic major
How will COVID impact your college experience
SD Our Dakota Dreams: A guide to everything academic K-12 and beyond.
SD Mapping Your Future: A guide to academic and career planning.
LATC: Junior/Senior Tech Days: link to register.
LATC High School Camps: Drone Camp, SCRUBS, Equity Day, Epic TREK and more! Check it out and Register
MTC: Visit Days: link to register.
STC: Visit Days: link to register.
WDT: Registration link.
Sophomore students are eligible to apply.
For more information: link
Deadline for Girls State Application March 1
Girls States focus is to help students understand the rights, privileges and responsibility of citizenship.
Interested students in the 11th grade, come see Mrs. Larson for more information. Girls State is held on the campus of the University of South Dakota.
Essays turned in January 14. Please see Mrs. Larson for an application.
For more information: http://www.alasdgirlsstate.org/
Boys State April 1
SD School of Mines and Technology offers many camp opportunities! Follow the link to check out all the options. Most of these camps are available to students 8-12th grade!
Dakota Dreams Summer Camps---For 7th and 8th grade students.