Minnetonka High School College Forum January 8, 2026
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
College selection criteria and experiences
Transitioning from high school to college
Strategies for social life and extracurricular involvement
Balancing academics with social commitments
Benefits of large vs. small universities
Importance of communication with professors
Managing credit hours and scheduling
Notable Quotes (4)
Apply for the scholarships that pop up in the common app. Sometimes they'll pop up as a little extra essay.
If you're not going to be at your actual house, you probably want to find somewhere that feels like a home away from home.
When you're choosing your college, really make sure that you're looking at the career readiness aspect.
Professors won't baby you. So unless you let them know what's going on, they're not going to necessarily ask you for an assignment.
People (8)
Attends Georgia Tech, Midtown Atlanta; emphasizes career path and large school opportunities.
Attends Carlton, a small liberal arts college; focuses on general world learning.
Pre-med psych student at University of Kansas; took 17 credit hours while involved in a sorority.
Attends University of Missouri (Mizzou); double majoring in elementary ed and Spanish.
Attends The Ohio State University; suggests applying for scholarship essays via Common App.
Attends University of St. Thomas (Dudorie Family College branch); emphasizes finding a 'home away from home'.
Attends UW-Madison; highlights balancing academics with a strong social life and city location.
Attends Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; emphasizes career readiness.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Class of 2025 College Experience Panel