Molly Moore—Director of AdmissionsSouth Dakota School of Mines

College Prep Night @ Stevens High School

Choosing a College

What are your values?

Which classes do you enjoy? What subjects always bore you?

What's your learning style? Hands-on?

Large group or small group preference?

Proximity to home?

What are your academic/career goals?

What makes you happy?

It Starts With You—Self-Inventory

Brianna: I decided on Mines because I knew what I wanted as my goals but I didn't know how to achieve them. The head of the department was able to outline my options and reassure my concerns, and explain what opportunities I can come across in the future.

What our students say: Long-term goals

Kristin: Cost is good to think about! Also the smaller campus and less students than most colleges help you get classes with real teachers not just TAs, smaller class sizes and more access to the staff and teachers. Even as a non-trad these were very important to me.

What our students say: Cost and Professors

Connell: Definitely look at size and community activity opportunities. The biggest thing that drew me to Mines and kept me here was that it's small enough for professors to build personal connections with students on an individual level. And the next biggest reason was that there were so many programs/events/organizations to get involved with.

What our students say: Size & Community

Jenna: Do they have your top 2-3 majors you are considering so you don't constantly transfer? Placement rate/How successful that major is at that particular college.

What our students say: Majors available

Make a list of your top 5-7 universities

Create a short list

Rapid City Planning Days College Fair8:00 a.m. on October 23 at the Rapid City Civic Center50 different universities and military representatives

College Rep visits at the high school

Talk with family, friends, teachers, and coaches

Utilize your local resources

Open HousesMany more students Chance to see a little bit of

everythingUsually a few times a year.

Saturday optionsSD Mines:

Sign up online

Personalized VisitsPersonalizedOne-on-OneChance to see a lot about a

few specific thingsMon-Fri for most schoolsSD Mines:

Sign up online OR Call our office.

Make Campus Visits

Student to Teacher Ratio

Placement Rate

Starting Salary

Internship Opportunities

Learning Communities

Tutors/Academic Support

Academic Advising

Important Questions to Ask

Graduate Assistants

Campus involvement with students

Study Abroad Opportunities

Clubs and Activities

Kristen: The main reason I ended up picking Mines was because I visited and everyone treated me so well.

What our students say about campus visits:

Material RequirementsApply onlineApplication feeOfficial high school

transcript Official vs. Unofficial

Official college transcript if enrolled in college courses

EssaysLetters of Recommendation

DeadlinesVaries school to schoolEarly Admission (Non-

Binding)Early Decision (Binding)Rolling Admissions

Applying

I’m admitted. Now what?

What do we do?

Territories

Phone Calls

Answer Questions

Travel

How can you benefit from us?

Admissions Counselors

Housing

Classes

Meal Plans

Orientation

Parking Pass

Enrollment Checklist

FAFSAApply online at www.fafsa.gov .Apply as soon as possible after

January 1st. SDSM&T FAFSA School Code is:

003470.Need Based, Subsidized Direct Loans

and Federal Work Study (FWS). Contact Financial Aid Office for more

information.

ScholarshipsMerit based vs. Need basedSpecific Eligibility

ScholarshipsSpeak with Financial Aid

Office.

Scholarships @ SD MinesDeadline is February 1st,

2016Students are automatically

entered for merit based scholarships.

Notified via mail in March.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Tuition Average Credits Fees Instate Out of state Reciprocity

Room & Board Average Room Meal Plan

Books & Materials This is not always included. SD Mines does include this.

Costs

Undergraduate SD Resident

Tuition and Fees $10,370

Books and Supplies    $ 2,000

Room and Board $ 7,300

Estimated Yearly Total $19,670

Housing AssignmentsVaries School to School

Talk with the Admissions Counselor

SD Mines Complete Housing

Application Housing assignments given

out in June. $100 Deposit.

Class SchedulesVaries School to SchoolMany have a class

registration day. Talk with the Admissions

CounselorSD Mines

Complete Course Survey Registrar’s Office creates

schedule. Continuously come out as

they are finished.

Class Schedules & Housing Assignments

Questions?