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Joanne ChalgrenMichigan Technological UniversitySchool of Business and Economics
WorkMilitaryTradesApprentice
ProgramsCollege
Recognize strengths and Weaknesses
Analyze your interests and values
Achieve a personal goal Increase your earning power Prepare for a career Participate in extracurricular
activities Influence of family and friends
English 4 yearsMathematics 3 yearsSocial Studies 3 yearsScience 3 yearsForeign Language 2 years
Many colleges require additional courses in:
MathematicsFine and Performing ArtsComputer Science
Become familiar with the content and format
Review PLAN results to find weak areas Learn test taking strategies Use Online Prep programs Take free practice tests See counselor for test preparation
materials
High School GPA Class rank Letters of
recommendation Essay Course selection Extra curricular
activities
Majors Type of school & Degrees offered Admission policy Location & Size Costs & financial aid Campus activities Support services
Compile info from many resources:
- Websites-College viewbooks-College representatives/college fairs-Counselors and teachers-Parents, students and alumni
Meet with an admissions counselor
Verify admission requirements
Determine actual costs Explore financial aid
opportunities Take a campus tour Investigate programs Attend a class Talk with
students/faculty
Narrow choices Review college test
requirements Know fees and deadlines Know scholarship
requirements Submit application materials
-Application for admission
-HS transcript-Recommendations
Determine college costs Investigate all resources:
Parents Savings Summer Earnings Scholarships, grants, loans,
work-study Complete forms & note
deadlines Apply for Financial Aid early
ACT/SAT scores High school
grades Study habits Motivation Course
selection Placement Interests Commitment
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
About Us• Total Enrollment: 7,014
• Ranked: In the top tier of national public universities by US News & World Report
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
• Faculty in the Classroom: over 90%
• Class Size: 75% have 30 or fewer students
• Campus Safety: 3rd safest college town in the US and safest in Michigan
• Most wired: 7th in the country by PC Magazine
Student ProfileAcademics
– 61% rank in top quarter – 3.5 GPA– 25.6 ACT composite
Geographical Distribution– 50 states and territories– Over 80 countries
Admission Criteria & Process
Factors Considered
Application Process
Free to apply!Onlinewww.mtu.edu/apply - FREE
Priority Deadline – January 15
Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Alumni Legacy Award• Presidential Scholars• Leading Scholars• Athletic Grants• ROTC (Air Force and Army)• Other state/federal financial aid • University grants and awards
91% of Michigan Tech students receive financial aid, totaling $54 million annually.
Career Placement
VarsityAthletics
Men’s Division IIFootballBasketballTrack and FieldCross Country Nordic SkiingTennis
Women’s Division IIVolleyballBasketballTrack and FieldCross CountryNordic Skiing Tennis
Men’s Division IIce Hockey
Bachelor Degrees:-Accounting-Economics-Finance-Management-Management Information Systems-Marketing-Operations and Systems Management
Dual DegreesMBA program
Business Programs
Small class sizesStudent to faculty ratio: 14:1
Real World ExperienceBusiness Development Experiences
Business
AccreditationAACSB
Career Placement98% of graduates
2002 National Champions - Blend Category Redefining Investment Strategy Education (RISE) SymposiumNew York, New York
APMP (APPLIED PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT PROGRAM)
2007 National Champions – Value CategoryRedefining Investment StrategyEducation (RISE) SymposiumDayton, Ohio
Visiting Campus
Adventure visitsOpen HousePreview Day
• High school counselors and teachers• Students
Questions?