College

COLLEGE RESEARCH

Before you start researching colleges, you should first think about what you're looking for in a college. These questions can help as you reflect: 

• What do you want to study in college? What majors/programs are important for the college to have? 

• Do you want to stay in Minnesota? If so, do you want to stay close to home or get outside of Minneapolis/St. Paul? 

• Do you want to get out of Minnesota? If so, do you know where you want to go? 

• What kind of campus environment do you want? A college in a small town? A college in a big city?

• Are there any clubs/activities that you want the college to have? 

• What do you need the college to have for you to feel supported as a student?  

Once you've done some reflecting, you can start researching!

Here are a few helpful websites that you can use for research: 

• Cappex

• Big Future 

• Xello 

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

Once you know which colleges you want to apply to, you can start the application process in the fall of your senior year! Check out the step-by-step guide below to help through the entire process: