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Spring 2008
The spring 2008 issue of Counselor News contains information and resources that will help you prepare students to get the most out of summer. It’s a great time for students to explore career interests, visit colleges and plan ahead for college applications.
Minnesota Private College Week
Minnesota Private College Week is a terrific way for students and families starting the college search process to familiarize themselves with our 17 institutions. Morning and afternoon sessions are held on each campus during the week of June 23–27. Last year, nearly 2,200 students attended. Encourage your students to use this opportunity to jumpstart their searches. Find out more and register online for this free event.
Top tips for rising seniors
- Be proactive this summer in visiting colleges.
- Ask lots of questions when you visit. See our questions for students and families to consider asking as they evaluate colleges.
- Get organized to start applying early to colleges in the fall. See "Prepare for the College Application" at Offtocollege.com.
- Start searching for scholarships now with tools like Fast Web, Mach 25 or Scholarships.com.
- Work, volunteer or intern in a field that matches your career interests.
- Explore summer camp educational opportunities.
What's new on our campuses
Our 17 colleges and universities continue to add new programs, upgrade facilities and distinguish themselves. Here is a sampling:
- Augsburg College, Minneapolis, has an Access Program (ACAP) that is available to students involved with college readiness programs like Upward Bound, AVID, Admissions Possible and others.
- Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, has recently added majors in Exercise Science, Mathematics and Religion.
- Bethel University, St. Paul, ranks 12th nationally in proportion of students who study abroad and ranked in Top 10 percent of colleges in “level of academic challenge” and “supportive campus environment.”
- Carleton College, Northfield, has a new major in Cinema and Media Studies; in addition, it now offers Arabic classes.
- College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, in partnership with Saint John’s University, Collegeville, set a national record for student participation in semester-long international study programs among liberal arts colleges.
- College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, has a new School of Health that will work with regional and national partners to addess urgent health, healthcare and workforce challenges as well as reshape the education of healthcare professionals.
- College of St. Scholastica is located in Duluth — ranked as one of the top four college towns in the country and as one of the "Top 10 Dream Towns” by Outside Magazine.
- Concordia College, Moorhead, is nationally recognized for music, languages and study abroad program. It has a new School of Business and completed its first year of offering Chinese language.
- Concordia University, St. Paul, is currently building a new higher-demand apartment style residence hall to accommodate 300 additional beds on campus. This new facility will increase upper-class students on-campus residency and positively impact student life experience and retention.
- Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, has a new focus on developing leader-servants, collaboration, engaging with the world and responsible/ethical stewardship.
- Hamline University, St. Paul, has a new School of Business starting this fall with expanded undergraduate business offerings.
- Macalester College, St. Paul, has a new $45 million athletic facility with plenty of space for athletic events, a large fitness center and a place to gather with friends.
- In the last five years more than 77 percent of Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates have found work in the area in which they majored. The four-year core curriculum gets students focused on their careers early and gives them the skills to move from student to professional.
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, is building a track and soccer complex this summer and a high-ropes course this fall. It is also planning for a new science facility.
- St. Olaf College, Northfield, has a new science complex and is known for its high number of Rhodes, Fulbright and Goldwater scholars.
- University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, attracts top interviewing companies that heavily recruit students, including Target, Best Buy, General Mills, 3M and Lockheed Martin. Last year, more than 55 percent of graduating seniors had an internship — most within five miles of campus.
Top resources for May
- See the College Board articles, “Wait-listed & rejected students” and “How to write effective college recommendations.”
- Why choose us? Here are some good reasons why students might want to put some of our institutions on their list of colleges to visit this summer.
- ACT has a new set of booklets for first-generation college students and their parents (also available in Spanish).
- The Federal Trade Commission offers information on Scholarship Scams. In general, families shouldn’t have to pay for scholarship information.
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