College Resources
College Entrance Exams
Students have an opportunity to increase their self-knowledge by taking a variety of assessments relating to their interests and academic abilities. These tests and inventories can provide a basis for educational and career planning. The best preparation for the ACT is an academically challenging schedule of courses.
To send your ACT scores:
Please note: When you register for the ACT exam, you can choose up to four colleges to send your scores to directly, at no cost. ACT does charge a fee for sending scores beyond the first four. If you aren't sure if you have sent your score to a particular school, check your score report. If you need to send your score to an additional college that was not included in your first four, follow the steps below.
1. Visit www.actstudent.org
2. Click Sign In
3. Click US ACT Testing and Scores
4. Create an ACT account (you must have your ACT ID number to do this step, which can be found on your score report)
5. Once logged in, follow the instructions to send your score to the desired school.
To send AP scores:
Please note: As you were advised when you registered for your AP test, MHS does not keep your AP student number. If you lose this number (which will be provided in your score report), you will need to contact AP directly.
1. Visit www.apscore.collegeboard.org
2. Sign up for a College Board account
3. Follow the instructions to select the colleges you want to send your scores to.
College Prep
The University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Technical College Systems have created a resource called the Transfer Wizard to help students know how courses taken at one institution will be valued at another institution.
This tool can be very helpful for students who intend to start a Bachelor's degree at a two-year school and transfer, and those students who are planning to take a college class through ECCP or SCN while still in high school.
Many colleges require you to submit letters of recommendation when you apply for admission. These letters usually include information about your academic and extracurricular achievements, as well as a personal assessment about who you are. Teachers, school counselors, coaches, and other adults who know you well are good people to ask for letters of recommendation. It’s also a good idea to give the letter writer a pre-addressed, stamped envelope they can use to send the recommendation letter if needed. After you receive the letter of recommendation, acknowledge the letter writer’s time and effort with a thank you note.
Wisconsin System
Minnesota System
Minnesota Reciprocity: due to an agreement between Wisconsin & Minnesota's state university systems, students may attend public universities and colleges in Minnesota for Minnesota's in-state tuition.