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- Episode 2: First-Generation Scholars
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- Episode 6: Which College Type Is For Me?
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- Episode 11: Pathways after High School, Part 2
- Episode 12: Pathways after High School, Part 3
- Episode 13: Why Choose an HBCU?
- Episode 14: Undocumented Students and College; Myths & Advice
- Episode 15: What is Summer Melt and How Do You Keep Cool?
- Episode 16: Connecting to Your Purpose
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Episode 1: Decision Making
What are the most important factors for you deciding which college to attend? How do you make a decision? What tools and resources are there to help you decide? Kyle connects with Cheryl (Admissions Coordinator at MCTC), Lana (10th grade student at Patrick Henry) and Jordan (South Alumni now studying at the University of Minnesota) on their perspective of which factors most important to them. music by scottholmesmusic.com
Resources for this Episode
- Explore the Minneapolis Community & Technical College website.
- Watch the Project Success MCTC admissions chat.
- Learn more about the MCTC Power of You program.
- Explore the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities website.
- Watch the Project Success UMNTC admissions chat.
- Explore MN Dept of Higher Education Interests & Careers website.
- View the College Comparison worksheet from the MN Dept of Higher Education.
- University of Minnesota admissions terminology in Español, Hmoob and Soomaali.
- Use the MN State CAREERwise search engine.
- Use a search engine like Niche to discover colleges.
Next Steps for this Episode
In this video clip, Micah, Project Success Facilitator, shares helpful tips and activities for you to do at home to weigh college decision making factors!