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?