1. Joanne Chalgren
Michigan Technological University
School of Business and Economics

2.  Work
 Military
 Trades
 Apprentice
Programs
 College

3.  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

4. English 4 years
Mathematics 3 years
Social Studies 3 years
Science 3 years
Foreign Language 2 years
Many colleges require additional
courses in:
Mathematics
Fine and Performing Arts
Computer Science

6.  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

7.  High School GPA
 Class rank
 Letters of
recommendation
 Essay
 Course selection
 Extra curricular
activities

9.  Majors
 Type of school & Degrees offered
 Admission policy
 Location & Size
 Costs & financial aid
 Campus activities
 Support services

10.  Compile info from many
resources:
- Websites
-College viewbooks
-College representatives/college
fairs
-Counselors and teachers
-Parents, students and alumni

11.  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

12.  Narrow choices
 Review college test
requirements
 Know fees and deadlines
 Know scholarship requirements
 Submit application materials
-Application for admission
-HS transcript
-Recommendations

13.  Determine college costs
 Investigate all resources:
 Parents
 Savings
 Summer Earnings
 Scholarships, grants, loans, work-
study
 Complete forms & note deadlines
 Apply for Financial Aid early

15.  ACT/SAT scores
 High school
grades
 Study habits
 Motivation
 Course selection
 Placement
 Interests
 Commitment

16. Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

17. 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

18. Student Profile
Academics
– 61% rank in top quarter
– 3.5 GPA
– 25.6 ACT composite
Geographical Distribution
– 50 states and territories
– Over 80 countries

19. Admission Criteria & Process
Factors Considered
Application Process
Online
Free to apply! www.mtu.edu/apply - FREE
Priority Deadline – January 15

20. 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.

21. Career Placement

22. Varsity
Athletics
Men’s Division I
Ice Hockey
Men’s Division II Women’s Division II
Football Volleyball
Basketball Basketball
Track and Field Track and Field
Cross Country Cross Country
Nordic Skiing Nordic Skiing
Tennis Tennis

23. Business Programs
Bachelor Degrees:
-Accounting
-Economics
-Finance
-Management
-Management
Information Systems
-Marketing
-Operations and
Systems Management
Dual Degrees
MBA program

24. Business
Small class sizes
Student to faculty ratio: 14:1 Accreditation
AACSB
Real World Experience
Business Development Career Placement
Experiences 98% of graduates

25. APMP (APPLIED PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM)
2007 National Champions – Value Category 2002 National Champions - Blend Category
Redefining Investment Strategy Redefining Investment Strategy
Education (RISE) Symposium Education (RISE) Symposium
Dayton, Ohio New York, New York

26. Visiting Campus
• High school counselors and teachers
• Students
Adventure visits
Open House
Preview Day

27. Questions?