Updated 15 January 2019
College Planning Saturday @WHS
Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9:00-11:45 a.m.
WHS is hosting College Planning Saturday with Minnesota Colleges. This FREE event brings together representatives from the University of Minnesota System, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MNSCU), and the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC) to present information about their institutions.
Coffee & Donuts
- South Entrance
- 8:40-8:55 a.m.
Navigating the College Search Process
This presentation covers the timeline, strategies, questions to ask and other considerations for students and families as you begin the process of selecting a college.
Room 226
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
You will hear about the PSEO process for WHS students. You will also learn the application process at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and Century College. These schools are the top two schools that our students attend as PSEO students.
Auditorium
- Group Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
Paying for College
This presentation explores college costs, the value of college education, and how families pay for college. You will learn how to estimate the cost of attending the college of your choice. We will also discuss types and sources of financial aid, with a special focus on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Room 223
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Minnesota State Colleges & University System (MNSCU): Four year and Two year Schools
This presentation will discuss access to the Minnesota State System. Information will be provided about the application process, NCAA Division ll process, and residential life programs. There are SEVEN great Minnesota State Universities to help your students reach their potential. The application process, programs that are offered and affordability will also be addressed from a two year college perspective.
Room 222
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Come and meet your admissions counselors! Learn about admissions, the Univerisry of Minnesota main campus and our immense student involvement and opportunities at these universities.
Lecture Hall
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Minnesota Private Nonprofit Colleges
Parents and students will learn about the choices they have at these 17 private nonprofit colleges-what value these colleges have for students and how to find out more about the individual institutions. We’ll discuss college financing resources and how these colleges can my affordable options.
Room 219
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Choosing A Major
What should I major in? How do I decide? Parent and students will get advice on how to make this important decision.
Room 224
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Prepare Your Student for the Path
What do I help my student? Parent and students will get advice on how to make this important decision.
Room 225
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.
University of Minnesota: Duluth, Rochester, Morris, Crookston
There's more to the U than the Twin Cities campus. Come and meet your admissions counselors! Learn about admissions, the four smailler Univerisry of Minnesota campuses and our immense student involvement and opportunities at these universities.
Room 220
- Session 1 9:00-9:40 a.m.
- Session 2 9:45-10:25 a.m.
- Session 3 10:30-11:10 a.m.
- Session 4 11:15-11:45 a.m.