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OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

The Guide to Higher Education is designed to help encourage students to research all the amazing options available after high school. In this book we outline a basic step-bystep process that can be a helpful tool to any student. However, we strongly encourage that students use this as a starting point. In this book we refer the reader to many other resources, websites, and organizations for help. We hope that you take that next step! Also,

Higher Education Options In-State or Out-Of-State Apprenticeship Options U.S. Military Options Gap Year Options

Step 1: RESEARCH

while using this book, a great complement is our website: www.MontanaColleges.com

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Research Yourself Occupational Research Training Research Find Your Personality Type

Step 2: PREPARE Academic Requirements Standardized Tests Timeline and Checklist Career Research Montana Job Outlook

Step 3: SELECT Selection Criteria Campus Visits College Fairs College Tips College Comparison Worksheet

Step 4: APPLY CREDITS A special thank you to your parnters who help make this book possible: MCIS | Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Pathways, Montana University System - Student Financial Services, GEAR UP, Student Assistance Foundation, and many more! The Guide to Higher Education is produced by the Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC). MPSEOC is a non-profit organization representing the 25 accredited institutions of higher education across the state of Montana. MPSEOC exists to promote higher education to students, parents, and guidance counselors in Montana. One of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary objectives is to sponsor activities that will provide assistance to students in their transition from high school to college. This Guide Book is designed to help reach this goal. Thank you to all who make this book possible!

Application Process Types of Applications Tribal College Admissions

Step 5: FINANCE The Cost of College Financial Aid Tips

Step 6: DECIDE Montana College Student Quotes Preveiw Colleges, Universities,

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MONTANA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES MILITARY BRANCHES AGENCIES

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MANY ONLINE DETAILED PROFILE LISTINGS FOR :

HIGHER EDUCATION OPTIONS UNIVERSITIES

TRIBAL COLLEGES

Universities

Tribal

Universities

can offer the two-year and four-year degrees as well as graduate degrees in advanced studies beyond four years.

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can be larger than colleges and usually include a liberal arts college, some professional colleges, and graduate programs.

Universities offer a large course selection

and may have extensive resources. Class size varies depending on the size of the university, the subject area, and the course level. University professors are usually involved

in both teaching and research. Graduate students, rather than professors, teach someoftheclasses(Thesegraduatestudents are called Teaching Assistants or TA’s).

COLLEGES Colleges

offer four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees. Some also offer a two-year Associate of Arts (AA) degree and Associate of Science (AS).

Colleges are small colleges that offer one-year certificate programs and two-year associate degrees (some offer four-year degrees as well). Tribal Colleges mostly serve Native American students, but they welcome all students.

There are more than 30 Tribal Colleges in

the nation, and seven of them are located in Montana.

TWO - YEAR COLLEGES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS These institutions offer many

types Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application offordegrees from one-year certificate, admission, (online application is available at http://admissions.umt.edu) two-year associates, and some have Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) even started to encourage four-year Submit official ACT/SAT scores Submit a final high Bachelor school transcript oce you have graduated collaborative options. They from high school. The transcript should show your graduation also may offer specialized programs and date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semester you planoptions to attend. that last only a few weeks retraining Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA oror,months. a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the

These colleges can be great forinstudents ACT composite (essay not required), or rank the upper half of your graduating class. Students mustc,also meet a math prowho have chosen a specifi specialized ficiency requirement by either: occupation. Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the ACT, or

Colleges can be specialized (for example,

These colleges can Earning a minimum score of 440 onalso the mathfunction portion of the

in nursing), or they can offer a broad curriculum (like the liberal arts which focus on the humanities, social sciences, and sciences).

SAT, or like a Community College and offer Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement general courses students canprofi use calculus exam. Studentsthat must also meet the writing cienrequirement by either: forcytransfer.

Professors

see teaching as their primary responsibility, and classes tend to be smaller than those in universities.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES Community

or Junior Colleges offer twoyear liberal arts programs or specific career training programs.

After completing their studies here, students

usually then transfer to a four-year college or university to continue their education.

Earning

a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or

ONLINE COLLEGES Distance

Education in the form of online courses and online degrees is becoming increasingly more popular each year.

Most

Colleges and Universities around the world have started to include online courses, options, and some even offer full degrees.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS your heart wisely “Explore College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American and choose a• Archaeology field of• Cultural study Studies*Anthropology & Ethnic Diversity • Forensic Anthropology • LinguisticsApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biologyfor. • Botanical you have a passion ” Sciences • Biological Education • Cellular & Molecu-

lar Biology • Ecology • Human BiologicalMT Sciences • —Cara Ludwig, Nursing, Billings,

WHAT DOES THAT COLLEGE DEGREE MEAN?

CERTIFICATES

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

BACHELOR DEGREES You receive a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) after completing a four-or fiveyear, full-time program of study. Examples of a BA degree could be: History Journalism Sociology

Examples of a BS degree could be:

WHAT KIND OF DEGREE DO YOU WANT? This question can only be answered once you decide what you want to do with your life after high school.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS If you already know the profession Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application you would tois available pursue, for admission, (onlinelike application at http://visit admissions.umt.edu) www.bls.gov to research what degree is Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) required forACT/SAT that type Submit official scores of job. Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated

from high school. The transcript should show your gradua-

Forestry AT A GLANCE Engineering Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System Institutional Chemistry Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited

dateare and needs to be submitted prior want to the start the If tion you unsure what you toofdo semester you plan to attend. after high school, keep reading this book Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA or, more a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical for ideas!

by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting organizations.

reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the ACT, or Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the SAT, or Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the Writing Section of the SAT; or Earning a minimum 3 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment; or 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Examination. Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have attempted 12 or more college credits are considered transfer students at UM): Complete an application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions. umt.edu), submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended and a $30 application fee ($36 for the online application). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for admission. International student admission requirements: Complete an international student application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions.umt.edu); submit a $30 application fee, ($36 for the online application) official

GRADUATE DEGREES Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

Graduate degrees can vary in time-frame Average Class Size: 26 depending on the program and the student. Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 Many students will first pursue a Master’s ESTIMATED EXPENSES Degree and then the option of a Doctorate (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) Degree (PHD) program. Some programs will Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 allowand direct into Tuition Fees: entrance In-State: $4,978 Out a ofDoctorate State: $14,484 program Room and Board: $5,440 Supplies: depending uponBooks theandarea of $800 study and the student’s abilities. Overall, general FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPSgraduate degrees offer you the option to receive further Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form of financial Scholarships,area. grants, loans andbachelors’ work-study education inaid. a subject Most programs are available for eligible students once they complete degrees also have a corresponding graduate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aidmasters) is awarded ondegree. a first-come, first-served need basis. (or Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential

Examples of a Graduate degree be: Leadership Scholarships: UM’s premier academiccould scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is

December Pharmacy 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Enrollment Law Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions. umt.edu, Financial Aid Web: www.umt.edu/finaid To apply, use the Medicine Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plus other as requested by UM’s Financial Aid Office. Applica documents Business tions processed on a first-come, first-served basis after January 1. UM School Code: 002536

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Medical Technology • Microbiology • Natural History • Zoological SciencesChemistry • Biological Chemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Pharmacological ChemistryCommunication Studies • Communication and Human Relationships • Organizational Communication • Rhetoric and Public DiscourseComputer Science • Business Systems • Scientific Applications • Software SystemsComputer Science/MathematicsEconomicsEnglish • Creative Writing • Linguistics • LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesModern & Classical Languages & Literatures • Arabic* • Chinese* • Classical Civilization* • Classical Languages* • Classics • French • German • Greek* • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Latin • Persian* • Russian • SpanishGeography • Cartography/GIS • General Geography • Rural Town & Regional Planning • Physical GeographyGeology • Earth Science Education • Environmental Geology • General GeologyHistory • History EducationHistory/Political ScienceHuman & Family Development*Humanics*Latin American Studies*Liberal Studies • Asian Studies • Environmental Studies • Women’s StudiesMathematics • Applied Analysis • Combinatorics These are CAS Degree options that lead to FOR MORE & Optimization • INFORMATION employment in a specifi c career field. Math Education Phone: 406-243-6266 / 800-462-8636 • Pure Math- Fax: 406-243-5711 Examples cate could be: ematics • of Sta-a Certifi Mailing address: t i c s M i l i tArts a r y Enrollment Services - Admissions t i sCulinary S c i e n c e * N a t i v e The University of Montana American Pharmacy Technology Stud- Missoula, Montana i e Auto s P h i Body l o s o p - 59812-2016 Admissions Web: and hyPhysics Refinishing http://admissions.umt.edu Astronomy • E-mail: admiss@umontana.edu Astronomy and Astrophysics • Computational Physics • PhysicsPolitical Science You receive an Associate of Arts (AA) or • Public Administration • Public Law • American Politics • International Relations(AS) and degree ComparaAssociate of Science after tive PoliticsPre-Engineering*Pre-Law**Pre-Medical completing two years of study similar Sciences*Pre-Nursing*Psychology • Behavioral to the first •two yearsPsychology at a four-year college or Specialist General • Pre-professionalReligious Studies*Russian Studies* Sociology university. After receiving an AA or an •AS, Criminology • Rural & Environmental ChangeWomen you canStudies*School transfer to of many four-year colleges & Gender Business Administrationto complete the requirements for a bachelor’s Business AdministrationAccountingFinancial ManagementInformation SystemsInternational Businessdegree. The Associate of Applied Science ManagementMarketingSchool of EducationEducation (AAS) degree is awarded completion (Secondary Certification) • Businesson & Information of technological vocational programs of Technology Educationor • Elementary EducationHealth and Human Performance • Athletic Training • Applied study. Health • Exercise Science • Health Enhancement • Teaching certificationLibrary-Media Services*Office Examples of an AA / AS degree could be: Systems Management*Special Education*Speech andRegistered Nursing Language PathologySchool of Fine ArtsFine • Art Art Studies Education Ceramics Painting/Draw ArtsParalegal ing Photography Printmaking Sculpture • Dance Choreography/Performance Studio Teaching • Drama Examples of an AAS degree could be: Drama Education Design/Technology Me Acting Automotive Technology dia Arts*MusicMusic EducationComposition/Music TechnologyPerformance Welding Technology • Piano/Organ • Voice • Orchestral InstrumentsCollege of Forestry & Conserva Dental Hygiene tionForestry • Forest Resources Management • Range Resources ManagementRecreation Management • Nature and Democracy* • Broadcast Journalism • PhotojournalismRadio-TelevisionCollege of Health Professions and Biomedical ScienceSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science • Health Sciences* • Pre-Physical Therapy**School of Social Work

“I’m a Montana resident, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS so I get in-state tuition. College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American Studies*Anthropology • Archaeology • Cultural & Ethnic Diversity • Forensic Anthropology • Linguistic- ” And Montana is awesome. sApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biology • Botanical Sciences • BiologicalPsychology, Education • Cellular & Molecu—Nick Gasowski, lar Biology • Ecology • Human Biological Sciences • Dillon, MT

Montana Higher Education!

There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For

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some, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not Montana 25Students accredited colleges If you and / or your parents and havetraining paid too big, not too has small. receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and universities across the state which Montana taxes during your lifetime, for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions allow students a wide variety of access to you have already contributed to the and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools every kind of higher education including public higher education system in-state. Journalism, Business,public, Education, Pharmacy and thecollege Fine Arts. atathe four-year, Law, two-year, private, Attending hereLocated would be wayheart to ofcommunity western Montana’s natural landscape, UMon is that a magnet not only for top-notch college, stunning and tribal colleges. cash-in investment. Montana colleges and but universities offer from across the country and around the globe. teachers and researchers, also for students Graduates of Montana institutions over 300 diff erent fi elds of study. UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population richchosen culture.career fields. An excel inand their Most Montana high school students example of this excellence is evidenced attend college in-state. In fact, on by the pass rates for the CPA exam, the BS average over 34,000 Montana residents Nursing exam, and the Engineering exam. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS students rank above attend in-state institutions each year. Montana Freshmen admission requirements: Complete national an application for admission, (online application for passing thoseis available exams.at http://admisMontanans recognize the value of averages sions.umt.edu) Montana higher education. Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) Many of Montana’s college athletic Submit official ACT/SAT scores programs boasttranscript winning records, People from out-of-state want to Submit a final high school oce you have graduated high school. The transcript should show your graduation well as, conference and national attend school in Montana! We enroll as from date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semeson average more than 9,000 non-resident, championships. ter you plan to attend. Student athletes who Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA Montana colleges can participate undergraduate students each year which attend or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical programs. translates to over 20% of the college in top-notch reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the AT A GLANCE ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half population. Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System ofAll yourMontana graduating class. Students mustoff alsoer meet a math proinstitutions student ficiency requirement by either: Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accedited services and activities that cater to National publications have recognized Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. ProfesACT, or student’s academic, social, spiritual, and Montana as having outstanding sional schools and departments are approved by specialized ac Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the crediting organizations. needs. higher education. Many institutions in health-related SAT, or Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement Montana have been featured more than Average Class Size: 26 Students have opportunity calculus exam. Students must the also meet the writing profito cienonce in famous Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 publications, such as, US cy requirement either: travel bybeyond the boundaries of Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a News & World Reports: America’s Best 100 campus byscore participating in study abroadsecminimum of 17 on the Combined English/Writing ESTIMATED EXPENSES College Buys, Barron’s Best Buys in College tion of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) programs, international exchanges, Education, Review’s: The Application fee: $30,The OnlinePrinceton Fee: $36 and even national exchanges. That Best 311 Colleges, The 10 Best Value Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 way, students can get the “out-of-state” Room and Board:and $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800 Colleges, many more! experience and still pay reasonable FINANCIAL AID &college SCHOLARSHIPS Attending in-state makes Montana tuition. Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive form good financial sense. Forsome most of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study prostudents attending a Montana college grams are available for eligible students once they complete the Free Application forisFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). or university less expensive than Financial going aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. to school out-of-state. The bargain Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential is especially true Montana’s tribal Leadership Scholarships: UM’sfor premier academic scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is colleges, community colleges, and TwoDecember 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Year Colleges. Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions.

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IN-STATE o The University Top Ten ReasonsoftoMontana Consider

College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American Studies*Anthropology • Archaeology • Cultural & Ethnic Diversity • Forensic Anthropology • LinguisticsApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biology • Botanical Sciences • Biological Education • Cellular & Molecular Biology • Ecology • Human Biological Sciences • Medical Technology • Microbiology • Natural History • Zoological SciencesChemistry • Biological Chemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Pharmacological ChemistryCommunication Studies • Communication and Human Relationships • Organizational Communication • Rhetoric and Public DiscourseComputer Science • Business Systems • Scientific Applications • Software SystemsComputer Science/MathematicsEconomicsEnglish • Creative Writing • Linguistics • LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesModern & Classical Languages & Literatures • Arabic* • Chinese* • Classical Civilization* • Classical Languages* • Classics • French • German • Greek* • Irish • Italian • Japanese • Latin • Persian* • Russian • SpanishGeography • Cartography/GIS • General Geography • Rural Town & Regional Planning • Physical GeographyGeology • Earth Science Education • Environmental Geology • General GeologyHistory • History EducationHistory/Political ScienceHuman & Family Development*Humanics*Latin American Studies*Liberal Studies • Asian Studies • Environmental Studies • Women’s StudiesMathematics • Applied Analysis • Combinatorics WICHE and its FOR 16 MORE member states and & Optimization • INFORMATION territories work collaboratively to expand Math Education Phone: 406-243-6266 / 800-462-8636 • Pure Matheducational access and excellence for all Fax: 406-243-5711 ematics • Sta- Mailing address: citizens of the West. By promoting innovation, t i s t i c s M i l i t a r y Enrollment Services - Admissions cooperation, sharing, and sound The University of Montana S c i e n c e * N a t i v eresource Missoula, Montana American policy, Stud- WICHE public strengthens higher i e s P h i l o s o p - 59812-2016 education’s contributions Admissions Web:to the region’s hyPhysics and http://admissions.umt.edu social, economic, and civic life. WICHE’s Astronomy • E-mail: admiss@umontana.edu Astronomy exchange and student programs offer a broad Astrophysics • range of higher education options for some Computational Physics • PhysicsPolitical Science 36,000 each• year undergraduate, • Public students Administration PublicatLaw • American Politics • International Relations and graduate, and professional levels. ComparaResidents tive PoliticsPre-Engineering*Pre-Law**Pre-Medical of WICHE states can gain affordable access Sciences*Pre-Nursing*Psychology • Behavioral to programs, avoid costly and Specialist • General states Psychology • Pre-professionalReligious Studies*Russian Studies* Sociology and • unnecessary duplication of programs Criminology • Rural & Environmental ChangeWomen facilities, and colleges and universities can & Gender Studies*School of Business Administrationdevote their resources to improving Business AdministrationAccountingFinancial Man-the agementInformation SystemsInternational Businessquality of their educational offerings. ManagementMarketingSchool of EducationEducation (Secondary Certification) • Business & Information Technology Education • Elementary EducationHealth and Human Performance • Athletic Training • Applied Health • Exercise Science • Health Enhancement • Teaching certificationLibrary-Media Services*Office The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE Management*Special Education*Speech -Systems pronounced “woo-wee”) is the Western and Language PathologySchool of Fine ArtsFine Undergraduate Exchange, a program of the Arts • Art Art Education Ceramics Painting/Drawing Photography Printmaking Sculpturefor • Dance Western Interstate Commission Higher Choreography/Performance Studio Teaching • Drama Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students Acting Drama Education Design/Technology Mein states may enroll in 150 two-year diawestern Arts*MusicMusic EducationComposition/Music TechnologyPerformance Voice • Orand four-year college• Piano/Organ institutions• at a reduced chestral InstrumentsCollege of Forestry & Conservatuition level: 150 percent of the institution’s tionForestry • Forest Resources Management • Range regular tuition. The program began Resourcesresident ManagementRecreation Management • Nature Broadcast Journalism • in 1987and andDemocracy* all WICHE•states have now signed PhotojournalismRadio-TelevisionCollege of Health the agreement. A copy of your state’s signed Professions and Biomedical ScienceSchool of Physical WUE agreement is available yourSciencreview. Therapy and Rehabilitation Science •for Health es* • Pre-Physical of Social Work Students fromTherapy**School all WICHE member states are

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

or OUT-OF-STATE? The University of Montana There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For

OUT OF STATE PROGRAMS

WUE Program

eligible to request the WUE tuition discount.

too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart

For more information of western Montana’s stunningn natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch WICHEandorresearchers, WUE, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. teachers you contact: UM andmay Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. www.wiche.edu www.wiche.edu/wue Student Exchange Programs Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) 3035 Green Drive, Suite 200 0 AT A Center GLANCE Boulder, 80301-2204 Type of school:CO Public unit of the Montana University System Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited Telephone 303.541.0200 by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting organizations. Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application

for admission, (online application is available at http:// admissions.umt.edu) Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) Submit official ACT/SAT scores Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated from high school. The transcript should show your graduation date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semester you plan to attend. Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the ACT, or Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the SAT, or Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the Writing Section of the SAT; or Earning a minimum 3 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment; or 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Examination. Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have attempted 12 or more college credits are considered transfer students at UM): Complete an application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions. umt.edu), submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended and a $30 application fee ($36 for the online application). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for admission. International student admission requirements: Complete an international student application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions.umt.edu); submit a $30 application fee, ($36 for the online application) official

“I love the people I encounter the most. It is becoming harder and harder for me to get ESTIMATED EXPENSES (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) across campus without running into multiple acquaintances. It makes things very enjoyable!” Average Class Size: 26

Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19

Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS — Joshua Allen, Missoula, MT Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs are available for eligible students once they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis.

“Look into the programs at the college you plan on attending and make sure they have what they want.”

Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential

Leadership Scholarships: UM’s premier academic scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is December 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions. umt.edu, Financial Aid Web: www.umt.edu/finaid To apply, use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plus other documents as requested by UM’s Financial Aid Office. Applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis after January 1. UM School Code: 002536

— Chelcy Goodwin, Plains, MT

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WICHE Program

some, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not

“I realized that without a college ACADEMIC PROGRAMS would be a permanent ceiling o College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American Studies*Anthropology • Archaeology • Cultural & Ethnic Diversity • Forensic Anthropology earn in my lifetime .”• LinguisticsApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biology • Botanical SciencesFlansburg, • Biological Education • Cellular & Molecu—James lar Biology • Ecology Operations, • Human Biological Sciences • Microcomputer Medical Technology • Microbiology • Natural History Harlem, MT • Zoological SciencesChemistry • Biological Chem-

The University of Montana WHAT’S AN APPRENTICESHIP?

APPRENT

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There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For Apprenticeships are high quality, worksome, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not based training programs for people who too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training want to develop their prospects and career. for professional careers University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions Some of the benefi ts inofthe apprenticeship and Biomedical training are: Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Journalism, Law, Business, Paid employment whileEducation, training Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch for a career teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. Regular pay raises as job skills UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. increase Supervised training on the job and academic instruction Ability to compete more effectively in the job market after becoming proficient at the occupation Employee benefits are often available with paid employment (health coverage, paid vacation time, pension plan, etc.) mobility within your AT AUpward GLANCE Type ofchosen school: Public unit of the Montana University System field Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accedited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting organizations.

A few of the apprenticeships Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 offered in Montana are: Average Class Size: 26 Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19

Auto Body Repairer, Automobile Mechanic,

Air Conditioning and Heating, Aircraft ESTIMATED EXPENSES (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Mechanic, Baker, Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Chef/Cook, Diesel Mechanic, Drafter, Electrician, Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800 Farm Equipment Mechanic, Fire Fighter, FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Gemologist/Jeweler, Iron Worker, Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form Machinist, Meat Cutter, Painter, Plumber, of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study proPressare available Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, grams for eligible students once they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial Upholsterer, Utility Lineman, Welder, and aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. many more. Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Freshmen

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teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. In Montana, the qualifications for entry into Montana Apprenticeship & Training Program Montana the apprentice program include: 18 years of Department of Labor and Industry age or older , High school diploma or GED, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Physical ability to perform the duties required Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application Address: by the occupation and have the mechanical for admission, (online application is available at http:// P.O. Box 1728 admissions.umt.edu) aptitude, A strong math background is not Helena, MT 59624-1728 Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) required but necessary for course work Submit official ACT/SAT scores Phone: Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated completion. from high school. The transcript should show your gradua406.444.3998

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Where do I apply for Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System apprenticeship? Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional Students who are are interested apprenticeship schools and departments approved byin specialized accrediting organizations. can apply through apprenticeship committees Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

in their community, at an employer’s office, or Average Class Size: 26 at a labor union office. You can also contact Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 the Apprenticeship Training Program at the ESTIMATED EXPENSES Montana Department of Labor and Industry. (PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

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tion date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semester you plan to attend. Website: Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA Http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the ACT, or Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the SAT, or Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the Writing Section of the SAT; or Earning a minimum 3 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment; or 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Examination. Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have attempted 12 or more college credits are considered transfer students at UM): Complete an application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions. umt.edu), submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended and a $30 application fee ($36 for the online application). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for admission. International student admission requirements: Complete an international student application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions.umt.edu); submit a $30 application fee, ($36 for the online application) official

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service academies criteria include: too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training for the military? High School Performance for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Academic Sciences, Health Professions The U.S. Military Academy and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Standardized Test Scores (West Point, New York) or SAT) Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy (ACT and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart U.S. Naval Academy ofThe western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch Athletics (Annapolis, Maryland) teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. Nonathletic Extracurricular Activities The U.S. Air Force Academy UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. Leadership Positions (Colorado Springs, Colorado) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London, Connecticut) These institutions are among the best “deals” in higher education. Tuition, books, board, medical, and dental care are all fully paid for all four years. Plus, you get a paid monthly stipend as well. The “catch” is that the competition to get in is fierce. Each Academy looks for the of the crop ( high achieving men ATcream A GLANCE and women with leadership potential). Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System Graduates receive Bachelor of Science Institutional Accreditation: Thea University is regionally accedited bydegree the Northwest of Schools ProfesandAssociation a leadership joband as Colleges. a junior sional schools and departments are approved by specialized acoffi cer in all areas of the military. There is crediting organizations. Total Undergraduateservice Enrollment: 13,961 a minimum obligation of five years, Average Class Size: 26 but most academy graduates make their Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 military obligation their career.

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There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For Considering that you have attended school Find out what types of some, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not full time for over a decade, you may be programs appeal to you: too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training a little tired of the academic grind. You What do I want to learn? How much for professional careers in the University’s may also wonder why you should go awayColleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions structure do I want or need? Where in and Biomedical Sciences,what Forestry and Technology - and six schools to college not knowing you and wantConservation, to the world do I want to be? What kinds study. Or, you may be yearning to explore Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Arts. Located of things do Fine I want to do? What at willthe I doheart far-away places or a career that interests of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, is a magnet not or only for top-notch whenUM things get difficult challenging? you. You may also be thinking about the What is mythe budget? teachers and researchers, but also for students from across country and around the globe. huge price tag that comes with college. UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. You might be asking yourself, “wouldn’t Travel it be better to be focused once you get Many organizations offer programs to college?” with an emphasis on traveling or living If this sounds like you, perhaps now is the time to consider taking a year off between high school and college. Everyone knows that there are great experiential and educational opportunities that fall outside of the linear high school and college track. Your “Gap Year” should be a constructive time out—it can be anywhere, anytime, ATdoing A GLANCE anything. You could be building a Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System school in Africa, getting work experience Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accedited internship, simply bythrough the Northwest an Association of Schools and or Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized acbackpacking across Europe. crediting organizations. Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

The point to a “Gap Year” is to realize that the world of opportunity can offer Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 many learning experiences that you ESTIMATED EXPENSES can’t necessarily get in a classroom. The (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) essential component of successful time off Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 is planning! There are of resources Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Outplenty of State: $14,484 forand students, including books, Room Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800web sites, and your high school counselor. At your FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS school or public library, look through a Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form guide or twogrants, on travel, internship, of financialbook aid. Scholarships, loans and work-study programs are available for eligible students once they complete the volunteer, and other opportunities for high Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial school students. aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. Average Class Size: 26

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time off, don’t be tempted to put off your college search and application process. First, the college search and application process is much easier while you are still in high school. You have easy access to your school’s college resources, your guidance counselor and teachers, and several modes of communication. Second, having your college plans in place can go a long way toward convincing your parents that you will go back to school after your time off. So go ahead and complete the college admission process. Then, contact the college you plan to attend and ask that your admission be deferred for a semester or a year. Most colleges are very receptive to students who want to defer their admission for a short time.

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There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For Your Ask some, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoorDetermine recreation. For others,Interests: it’s the size-not Training Research yourself some questions like: What too big, not too Students a high-quality, well-rounded education and training Whatever yousmall. choose, you’llreceive be able to makes you happy? If you had spare time, for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions interact with professionals who work in that what would you do? Do you like to read? fieldBiomedical and have aSciences, great background to answer and Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools What are your hobbies? your questions. This way Education, you will see firstJournalism, Law, Business, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart Think About Your Skills: Are you the hand what they do on a daily basis. To fi nd of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch friend that everyone calls when they out more about jobs and the training and teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. education that is required to reach your have a problem? Do you excel in sports? UM and Missoula has an diverse population culture. Can youand takerich apart a motor, put it back occupational dream, tryincreasingly using the Montana Career Information System (MCIS) to aid in together, and have no extra parts? In English Literature class are you able to your research. easily find theREQUIREMENTS meaning by the author? ADMISSION To access this tool visit: Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application Take an Aptitude Test: Beyond just www.mtcis.intocareers.org for admission, (online application is available at http:// admissions.umt.edu) answering these questions and Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) asking yourself others like them, you Submit official ACT/SAT scores can Submit a final high school transcript oce you havecareergraduated also learn more about your from high school. The transcript should show your graduarelated (or “vocational”) skills by taking tion date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the Research AT A GLANCE Yourself you plan to attend. ansemester aptitude test. One thorough test is the 5 Steps toPublic Take! Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA Type of school: unit of the Montana University System Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited Examine Your Personality: Are you shy reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the (ASVAB). Talk to your Guidance Counselor by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper schoolsor and reserved? departments areThoughtful approved by specialized accrediting or impulsive? about taking this test. half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a organizations. Outgoing? Logical? Sensitive? Your math proficiency requirement by either: Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Usea minimum YourscoreResources: Guidance Earning of 18 on the math portion of the personality traits are signifi cant factors in Average Class Size: 26 ACT,Counselors or are trained to help you determining careers are best suited Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of Faculty/Student Ratio:which 1:19 get toor know yourself. Teachers can the SAT, to you. Take a personality inventory test like provide Earning a minimum of 3 on the Advanced Placement ESTIMATED EXPENSES great score experiences about their the ACADEMIC Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI). Talk calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing profi(PER YEAR) college and career choices as well. Talk ciency requirement by either: to yourfee: Guidance Counselor to find out more Application $30, Online Fee: $36 to Earning of 6other on the Writing Subscore or a youra minimum parentsscore and relatives about Tuition andpersonality Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 about inventories. minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing sectheir and Writing how they got them. Don’t tion ofjobs, the Optional Test of the ACT; or Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800 overlook Earning a minimum of 6 on the Essay or 420 your score friend’s parents, foron the they Writing Section of the SAT; or FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS offa er a diff erent perspective about can Earning minimum 3 on the Montana University System Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some Writing Assessment; or your future as well. form of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study

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Another way to think about what you are good at is to figure out how you are smart. Everyone is smart in different ways. You could be good with words, numbers, pictures, athletics, or music. You might have a gift for working with people or a special love of nature. Most people are gifted in more than one of these areas, but usually have a couple of areas in which they really shine. And knowing how you shine can lead to the kinds of careers that would most interest you. Use the checklist below to discover the ways you are smart.

WORD SMART

MATH SMART

I enjoy doing puzzles and mazes.

YES NO

I like taking things apart and putting them back together.

PICTURE SMART TOTAL_______

I do math easily in my head.

I love science, especially doing experiments.

I think numbers are fascinating.

MUSIC SMART

I love to organize information on charts.

YES NO

I love solving mysteries.

I enjoy singing.

I enjoy games like chess and checkers.

I enjoy listening to music.

I ask a lot of questions about how things work.

I play an instrument.

I easily remember melodies and tunes.

I make up or write my own songs or raps.

I sing to myself when thinking or doing tasks.

I always notice sounds around me, like birds singing, rain falling, clocks ticking, traffic, construction, and other sounds in daily life.

I can always tell when music sounds off-key.

PICTURE SMART

I can read music.

YES NO

I can hear the different instruments when listening to music.

MUSIC SMART TOTAL_______

I like discovering how computers work and I use computers for more than playing games.

I enjoy figuring out riddles or brainteasers.

I look for patterns in everything, from numbers to facts to nature to human behavior.

MATH SMART TOTAL_______

YES NO

I love to read.

I love telling and hearing stories.

I write stories or poetry.

I enjoy learning foreign languages.

I have a great vocabulary.

I am good at spelling.

I enjoy talking about ideas.

I have a good memory for names and facts.

I enjoy playing word games like word scrambles, Scrabble, or crossword puzzles.

I have fun playing with wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; puns, tongue twisters, rhymes, or rap. WORD SMART TOTAL_______

I love working with art materials such as paper, paint, markers, or clay.

I daydream a lot.

I think in pictures and easily see objects in my mind.

I enjoy building things.

I notice styles, colors, and details of cars, clothes, hairstyles, bikes, furniture, packaging, and other everyday things.

BODY SMART YES NO

I always look forward to physical education class.

I like to move around and be active.

I draw and doodle a lot.

I learn physical skills quickly and easily.

I do well in one or more sports.

I love doing things like mechanics, carpentry, hair braiding, sewing, typing, or working with clay or other things I can do with my hands.

I learn better from pictures, maps, charts, and slides than from books.

I am good at reading maps and finding my way around unfamiliar places.

I like to act in plays.

NATURE SMART

I am good at imitating the way other people move and talk.

YES NO

I move, tap, or fidget while I think, study, or read.

I am a good dancer.

I enjoy karate, bike riding, cheerleading, skate boarding, ice/roller skating, gymnastics, surfing, rock climbing, or other physical hobbies.

BODY SMART TOTAL_______

PEOPLE SMART

I like animals.

I am good at growing plants.

I care about recycling, animal protection, saving the oceans or the rainforests, reducing litter, and other nature and environmental causes.

I like going to parks, zoos, and aquariums.

I enjoy taking care of pets either at home or in the classroom.

I notice trees, squirrels, clouds, nests, plants, rock formations, and other parts of nature whenever I am outside.

I like to learn about plants, animals, volcanoes, weather, the ocean, the environment, or other subjects about nature.

YES NO

I make friends easily.

I always offer help or give advice when someone needs it.

I am always organizing activities for my friends and me.

I like to collect leaves, bugs, rocks, seashells, feathers, or other objects found in nature.

I sometimes think I can relate to animals as well as or better than I relate to people.

I like to volunteer for causes that help other people.

I enjoy group activities and lively conversations.

I can guess how people are feeling just by looking at them.

I can recognize and name many kinds of plants and animals.

I know how to get people excited about working together on various projects.

NATURE SMART TOTAL_______

I prefer to study and play with others rather than by myself.

I am good at helping friends resolve conflicts.

I like to tutor other classmates or younger brothers and sisters.

PEOPLE SMART TOTAL_______

WHAT I COULD BE? Now that you have figured out some of the ways that you are smart, use that information to think about career options. The chart below has some suggestions to get you started. The section(s) with the highest total score(s) are your areas of natural strength and interest! Word Smart = advertiser, journalist, librarian, poet, radio or TV announcer, web editor, lawyer, movie script writer, public speaker,

Picture Smart: computer animator, graphic designer, artist, architect, fashion designer, cartoonist, movie director, photographer, map maker, urban planner, web developer, airline pilot, interior decorator, etc. Body Smart: physical therapist , auto mechanic, dancer, sculptor, actor, physical education teacher, construction worker, athlete, surgeon, choreographer, dentist, sign language translator, computer repairer, etc. Music Smart: audio-video technician, music critic, singer, music therapist, song writer, musician, sound engineer for recording studio, music teacher, speech and hearing therapist, TV broadcast technician, movie sound effects artist, composer, music producer, etc. People Smart: manager, business person, counselor, social worker, training specialist, politician, police officer, researcher of human origins, clergy person, nurse, school principal, college admissions officer, etc. Nature Smart: astronomer, veterinarian, environmental scientist, bug scientist, wildlife illustrator, ocean scientist, environmental lawyer, volcano scientist, forest management specialist, plant scientist, agricultural engineer, zoo keeper, weather scientist, etc. Excerpted from Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Smarter Than You Think! A Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Multiple Intelligences. Used with permission of Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., Minneapolis, MN; 1-800-735-7323; www. freespirit.com. | All rights reserved.

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Math Smart : accountant, astronaut, chemist, computer programmer, forensic scientist, automotive design, inventor, mathematician, software engineer, pharmacist, science teacher, video game designer, etc.

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English teacher, author, talk show host, translator, etc.

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Attend the Montana College Fair in your area! For more details visit: www.MontanaColleges.com | Scholarships! Discuss your course load, college plans, and test scores with your high school counselor. Request college applications. Arrange campus visits. Register to take the SAT/ACT,

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Create A List Of Specific Career Questions It isn’t enough to ask admissions representatives how good a particular program is. They will likely tell you that it’s one of the best. Instead, your questions should be unique to you.

AT A GLANCE

Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System

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Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

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What tools does MCIS offer to help students?

MCIS Contact Information Email: mcrn@mt.gov

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What tools Pathways offaer too big, not too does small. Students receive high-quality, well-rounded education and training Steps For Career Success! and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry Conservation, - and six schools Academic and career counseling helpand students 2. Takeand theTechnology Career Cluster Inventory and their parents informed decisions Journalism, Law, make Business, Education, Pharmacy 3.and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart Pick a career cluster and pathway about which Pathway to pursue. To access of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch career counseling tools and labor market 4. Research occupations teachers andgo researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. information to: 5. Explore programs of study UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. WEB | http://mus.edu/BigSkyPathways/ 6. Compare college information CareerCounseling.asp 7. Search for financial aid 8. Apply to colleges

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Admission SELECTION CRITERIA too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training What does the schoolHealth require for for professional careers in the University’s Colleges Arts and Sciences, Professions Curriculum admission? and Sciences, Biomedical What do you want toForestry study? and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools What does the school look for in Journalism, Law, Business, Education, the Fine students? Arts. Located at the heart Do you have a specific subject inPharmacy and prospective mind, like art or music, or do you of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, is are a magnet not only top-notch UM What your chances of for being want a more general education? accepted? teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. Do you want a range of potential UM and Missoula anprograms? increasingly diverse population and rich culture. Facilities majors andhas study Are you interested in a career that requires professional certification, and does the school provide that necessary training?

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sions.umt.edu) What about laundry rooms?

Quality of Education How much contact do you want with your professors? How much does it matter to you

AT A GLANCE whether professors or graduate

Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System

students teach your courses?

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Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

ADMISSION Are restaurants, shops, and health clubs REQUIREMENTS important torequirements: you? Freshmen admission Complete an application for admission, (online application is available at http://admis-

a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) Submit Where’s the computer lab(s)? Submit official ACT/SAT scores a final high transcript you have graduated Submit Where’s theschool library andoce research from high school. The transcript should show your graduation facilities? date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semesyou planabout to attend.transportation on and terWhat Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA around campus? or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the Campus ACT composite Life (essay not required), or rank in the upper half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math pro-

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How large or small a school do you want? EXPENSES ESTIMATED (PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

Do you prefer large lectures with hundreds of students or Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 small classes with lots of student Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800 participation? Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Do you want to be on a big campus with many majors, an impressive Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships, loans and work-study prolibrary, and lotsgrants, to do? grams are available for eligible students once they complete the Application Or would you prefer small college Free for Federal StudentaAid (FAFSA). Financial aid is awarded on ayou first-come, first-served need basis. where know everyone’s name?

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How safe is the campus and surrounding neighborhood?

Athletics -- Does the school offer intramural and varsity sports? How are the sports facilities?

Financial

Scholarships

Location Which part of the country would you like to experience? Do you want a city or small town setting?

Housing and Resources

Retention and Graduate Rates

Cost

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The University of Montana CAMPUS VISITS

Visits Tips

Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application)

Attend a class to get an idea of typical size, teaching style, and academic atmosphere.

AT A GLANCE

Type of Meet with the Financial Aid staff. school: Public unit of the Montana University System Institutional Obtain a school calendar and catalog, Accreditation: The University is regionally accreditedif by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional available. schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting

organizations. Browse through the library and other facilities you will use Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961(recreation facility, halls, bookstore, etc.). Averagedorms, Class Size:dining 26 Ratio: 1:19 Faculty/Student Engage students (other than the tour guide) conversation. ESTIMATEDinEXPENSES

(PER YEAR) ACADEMIC Spend some time in the student center Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 or student union to

get a feel for the Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 campus community. Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

Spend some time in the outside community--eat at a restaurant, do FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS some shopping, tour the surrounding Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some neighborhoods. form of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study are available for eligible students once they complete programs Read the school and local newspapers the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial and browse the bulletin aid is awarded on a first-come, first-servedboards need basis.around campus. Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential UM’s premier academic scholarship Leadership KeepScholarships: notes on your visit and discuss based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is your31.impressions and/ with your parents December Scholarship applications available by contacting or counselor. Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions. umt.edu, Financial Aid Web: www.umt.edu/finaid To apply, use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plus other documents as requested by UM’s Financial Aid Office. Applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis after January 1. UM School Code: 002536

Submit official ACT/SAT scores Two Basic Types Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated high school. The transcript should show your graduaoffromEducational tion date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the Accreditation semester you plan to attend.

Institutional: Freshmen Admission Requirements: either a 2.5 GPA Overall, the Earn institution is or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical meeting its objectives. reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the

ACT composite /(essay not required), or rank in the upper Specialized Programmatic: Normally half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a applies to programs, departments, or math proficiency requirement by either: schools that are parts anmath institution. Earning a minimum score of 18 of on the portion of the ACT, or

EarningMore a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of For Information the SAT, or About Accreditation Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement

calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing profiYou should always make sure that the ciency requirement by either: school you are interested in is accredited Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a byminimum a recognized accrediting agency. It secscore of 17 on the Combined English/Writing of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or istion one way to insure that you’ll get what Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the you pay for. To check regional and Writing Section of the SAT; or national accrediting agencies that Earning a minimum 3 on the Montana University System are recognized by the U.S. Secretary Writing Assessment; or of 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Education, Examination. http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have

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some, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not Inform the college of your special Determining Quality too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training areas of interest (academic area, What is Accreditation? for professional careers in the so University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions extracurricular interests) the One way to help determine overall admission staff can plan a more and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, - and six isschools qualityand of aTechnology college or university to meaningful visit for you. Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacymake and sure the Fine Arts. Located theofheart it is accredited. Theat goal Review the publications (view book, accreditation is to ensure that of western Montana’s natural UM is a magnet not only foreducation top-notch catalog, you landscape, and webstunning site) before provided by institutions of higher attend visit. Thatbut information will from teachers andthe researchers, also for students across the country and around theof globe. education meets acceptable levels help you develop a list of questions and quality. Because there is no centralized UM and Missoula has an increasingly and rich culture. issues you would like to discuss. diverse population authority exercising control over colleges Plan to spend at least half a day (a full and universities in the United States, day is preferable) at each college. institutions can vary widely in the character and REQUIREMENTS quality of their programs. ADMISSION In addition to a tour of Therefore, accreditation is one way Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application toforprotect quality of education at campus, you should try to admission,the (online application is available at http:// admissions.umt.edu) various colleges and universities. do the following:

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Goals of a Campus Visit

There’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For

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BEFORE THE FAIR HOW TO too big, not tooMAKE small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training Visit: www.MontanaColleges.com! THE MOST OF A for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - See Artsfull and Sciences, Health profiles of many of Professions the COLLEGE FAIR and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools colleges attending this year’s fairs. We are celebrating 27 years of helping Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart students connect to so many amazing Check out the Online Guide Book ofoptions western Montana’s stunning landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch after high school. Join usnatural for for further details and tips about anotherand yearresearchers, of Montana but College teachers alsoFairs! for students from across the country around the globe. your options afterand high school. College Fairs can be overwhelming…a UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population andhelp rich you culture. This will prepare for the lot of noise, people clustering around fair! Discuss your college plans with tables, filling out cards, leafing through your guidance counselor, family, brochures, and competing for the attention teachers, and friends. of admission representatives. It’s easy to get ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS caught up in the crowds, fun, and confusion. Freshmen admission requirements: an application Research your collegesComplete of interest It’s also just as easy to stop at every booth for admission, (online application is available at http://admison the Internet, on our website, and that catches your eye or seems popular. sions.umt.edu) in your guidance counselor’s office. Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) When that happens, you end up with a lot Submit official ACT/SAT scores of pretty brochures, but not a good idea of Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated fromREGISTER ONLINE Before The Fair! which colleges you may be interested in. high school. The transcript should show your graduation www.MontanaColleges.com dateVisit: and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semesIt pays to be prepared before the college ter you to attend. to plan register and print your bar code. fair! Freshmen

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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Financial

Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs are available for eligible students once they complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential Leadership Scholarships: UM’s premier academic scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is December 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions.

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Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited

of Schools and Colleges. Professional by the Northwest Do youAssociation offer advising or tutorial schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting services? organizations.

Total Undergraduate What is the typical size of the freshman Enrollment: 13,961 and Average class, Class Size: 26 how difficult are first choice and core to get into? Faculty/Student Ratio: classes 1:19 What is EXPENSES the cost breakdown of your ESTIMATED

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Join the Montana celebration to support semester you plan to attend. Montana Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA students!

or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math proficiency requirement by either: Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the ACT, or Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the SAT, or Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing profiDo notrequirement forget to before the fair @ ciency by register either: www.MontanaColleges.com. Once you Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a minimum you score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing register will then print the bar codesection of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or to bring to the fair. This will get you into Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the a Writing drawing for a $1,000 Section of the SAT; or scholarship and also save you lots of Montana time inUniversity not having Earning a minimum 3 on the System Assessment; or cards at each college toWriting fill out contact 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature table. See you at the fair in your area in Examination. September! Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have attempted 12 or more college credits are considered transfer students at UM): Complete an application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions. umt.edu), submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended and a $30 application fee ($36 for the online application). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for admission. International student admission requirements: Complete an international student application for admission (online application is available at http://admissions.umt.edu); submit a $30 application fee, ($36 for the online application) official

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school. Wear your college gear the same week as the student’s local college fair to show your support! Donate a dollar to the studentREQUIREMENTS sholarships or post your ADMISSION support on facebook. OnComplete how you can Freshmen admission requirements: an application for admission, (online application available at http:// join this celebration and isshow your admissions.umt.edu) support of Montana studetns go to:

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and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Official Name Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart City and State of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch Public or Private teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. Admission Office Contact Information UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. Student Body Type (Co-Ed, All Female, All Male)

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Location / Environment from Home ATDistance A GLANCE Type of school: Public unit(Urban of the Montana University System School Setting / Rural) Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accedited and Size ofofNearest City byLocation the Northwest Association Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized acNearest Airport crediting organizations.

Admission Requirements

Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Average Class Size: 26

Deadline Ratio: 1:19 Faculty/Student Grades and EXPENSES Tests Required ESTIMATED (PER ACADEMIC Average Test YEAR) Scores, GPA, Rank Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

Process for Admission

Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484

Academics

Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

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Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some form Special Requirements of financial aid. Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs are available for eligible students once they complete the Accreditation Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial Typical Class aid is awarded on a fiSize rst-come, first-served need basis.

Scholarships

- DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential Student-Faculty Ratio Leadership Scholarships: UM’s premier academic scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is December 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application

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AT A GLANCE Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting organizations. Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Average Class Size: 26 Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19

ESTIMATED EXPENSES (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

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It’s something different for each person. For ian • Japanese • Latin • Persian* • Russian • SpanishGeography • Cartography/GIS • General Geogsome, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not raphy • Rural Town & Regional Planning • Physical too big, not too small. Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training GeographyGeology • Earth Science Education • Environmental Geology • General GeologyHistory • Annual Projected Demand 2012-2022 for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health ProfessionsOccupational History EducationHistory/Political ScienceHuman Large Group & Family Development*Humanics*Latin American and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six by schools - Occupational Studies*Liberal Studies • Asian Studies • EnvironJournalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart mental Studies • Total Women’s StudiesMathematics • 2013 MT Annual Applied Analysis Annual Openof western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not onlyOccupation for top-notch Wage • Average Combinatorics ings FOR MORE teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. & Optimization • 1 Food Preparation and Serving Related INFORMATION 2,525 $20,536 Math Education UM and Missoula has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. Phone: 406-243-6266 / 800-462-8636 • Pure $31,070 MathFax: 406-243-5711 2 Office and Administrative Support 2,400 ematics • StaMontana is expected to add 8,300 jobs per year Mailing address: 3 Sales and Related 2,325 t i s t i c s M$32,410 ilitary Enrollment Services - Admissions in 2014 and 2015, and then slow to job growth The University of Montana Science*Native of 6,700 per year from 2016 to 2022. The faster 4 Construction and Extraction 1,175 $44,434 Missoula, Montana American Studgrowth in the near term is expected because of ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 59812-2016 Freshmen 5 admission requirements: Complete an application i e s P h i l $68,367 osopHealthcare Practitioners and Technical 1,175 strong job and wage growth momentum from for admission, (online application is available at http://admisAdmissions Web: hyPhysics and 6 Transportation and Material Moving http://admissions.umt.edu1,125 $35,737 2012 and 2013, improving national and global sions.umt.edu) Astronomy • E-mail: admiss@umontana.edu Submit a $30 application fee ($36 for online application) economic conditions, and the construction Astronomy$78,845 and 7 Management 1,100 industry finally recovering and contributing to Submit official ACT/SAT scores Astrophysics • Submit a fi8 nal highInstallation, school transcript oce you have graduated Maintenance, and Repair 800 • PhysicsPolitical $42,221 stronger job growth. Computational Physics Science from high school. The transcript should show your graduation • Public Administration date and needs submitted priorGrounds to the start of the semes-and Maintenance 9 to be Building and Cleaning 725 • Public Law • American $24,377 Politics • International Relations and Comparater you plan to attend. 10 Education, Training, and Library 725 $43,099 Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA tive PoliticsPre-Engineering*Pre-Law**Pre-Medical Montana had strong job growth prior to the score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical Sciences*Pre-Nursing *Psychology • Behavioral recession, especially during the bubble years of or, a minimum 11 Production 650 $35,743 reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the Specialist • General Psychology • Pre-professionAT2004-2006, A GLANCEwith over 10,000 payroll job gains ACT composite not required), or rank in the upper half 12 (essay Business and Financial Operations 600 $57,735• alReligious Studies*Russian Studies* Sociology year.Public Totalunit job growth during these years Typeper of school: of the Montana University System of your graduating class. Students must also meet a math proCriminology • Rural & Environmental ChangeWomen ficiency requirement by either:Care and Service 13 Personal 600 $23,939 averages roughlyThe 8,700 per isyear. Institutional Accreditation: University regionally accedited & Gender Studies*School of Business Administration Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. ProfesBusiness AdministrationAccountingFinancial Man14 Healthcare Support 450 $26,933 ACT, or sional schools and departments are approved by specialized acagementInformation SystemsInternational Business Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the crediting organizations. 15 Protective Service 350 $38,659 SAT, or ManagementMarketingSchool of EducationEducation Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Earning a minimum score of 3 on and the Advanced Placement (Secondary Certification) • Business & Information 16 Community Social Service 325 $36,230 Average Class Size: 26 calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing proficienTechnology Education • Elementary EducationHealth Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 cy requirement either:Physical, and Social Science 17 byLife, 300 • Athletic Training • $54,589 and Human Performance Applied Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a Health • Exercise Science • Health Enhancement • 18 Architecture and Engineering 275 $63,911 minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing secESTIMATED EXPENSES Teaching certificationLibrary-Media Services*Office tion of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or (PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

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Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

275

$34,318

Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484

Computer and Mathematical

225

$57,337

Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

125

$30,799

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Legal

125

$60,379

Financial

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18,500

$37,900

Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36

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It’s something different for each person. For ian • Japanese • Latin • Persian* • Russian • SpanishGeography • Cartography/GIS • General Geogsome, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation. For others, it’s the size-not raphy • Rural Town & Regional Planning • Physical big, Openings, not too small.2012-2020 Students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education and training GeographyGeology • Earthover Science Education •with En- thetoo Jobs Earning $45,000 Most vironmental Geology • General GeologyHistory • for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions History EducationHistory/Political ScienceHuman Min. Requirements 2013 MT & Family Development*Humanics*Latin American Before and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Entering Total Annual Annual Studies*Liberal Occupation Studies • Asian Studies • EnvironOpenings Average Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart Work mental Studies • Women’s StudiesMathematics • Education For more detailed information from this report, Wage Exp. Applied Analysis of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch visit: www.dli.mt.gov • Combinatorics Registered Nurses FOR MORE Associate's 349 but also $60,698 teachers and researchers, for students from across the country and around the globe. & Optimization • INFORMATION Math Education Sales Reps, WholesalePhone: and Manufacturing, Except UM andMT-OJT Missoula has178 an increasingly diverse population and rich culture. 406-243-6266 / 800-462-8636 HS or GED $56,625 Abbreviations • Technical Pure and MathScientifiFax: c Products 406-243-5711 ematics • Sta- Mailing address: Bachelor's 172 $63,280 t i Accountants s t i c s M i l i t and a r y Auditors Enrollment Services - Admissions Prof. = Professional Degree University of Montana S cFirst-Line i e n c e * NSupervisors a t i v e The of Office and AdministraMissoula, Montana HS or GED <5 years 157 $49,120 REQUIREMENTS American tive SupportStudWorkers HSADMISSION or GED = High School Diploma or Freshmen admission requirements: Complete an application i e s P h i l o s o p - 59812-2016 General Education Degree Admissions Web: for admission, (online application is available at http:// General and Operations Managers Bachelor's <5 years 144 $89,598 hyPhysics and http://admissions.umt.edu admissions.umt.edu) Astronomy • E-mail: admiss@umontana.edu Elementary School Teachers, Except Spec. Ed. Bachelor's Int/Res 144 $47,910 Submit a $30 application fee ($36training, for online application) LT-OJT = Long-Term On-the-Job Astronomy and Submit official ACT/SAT scores Astrophysics • Operating Engineers and Other Construction Submit a final high school transcript oce you have graduated HS or GED MT-OJT 144 $45,832 Int/Res = Internship or Residency Computational Physics • PhysicsPolitical Science Equipment Operators from high school. The transcript should show your gradua• Public Administration • Public Law • American tion date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and AT A GLANCE Politics • International Relations and Compara- Bachelor's semester you plan to attend. Int/Res 99 $49,483 Career/Technical Education Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA tive PoliticsPre-Engineering*Pre-Law**Pre-Medical Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical Sciences*Pre-Nursing*Psychology • Behavioral Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited Apprenreading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the Electricians 98 $56,227 Specialist • General Psychology • Pre-profession- HS or GED by the Northwest ticeshipAssociation of Schools and Colleges. Professional ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting alReligious Studies*Russian Studies* Sociology • half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a organizations. First-Line Supervisors of ConstructionChangeWomen Trades HS or GED 5 years+ 89 $62,719 Criminology • Rural & Environmental math proficiency requirement by either: Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 & Gender Studies*School of Business Administration Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the Business AdministrationAccountingFinancial Class Size: 26 Jobs Earning over $65,000 Manwith theAverage Most Openings, 2012-2020 ACT, or agementInformation SystemsInternational Business Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 Min. Requirements the SAT, or ManagementMarketingSchool of EducationEducation 2013 MT Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement (Secondary Certification) • Business & Information Before Entering EXPENSES ESTIMATED Annual calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing profiOccupation (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) Technology Education • Elementary EducationHealth Average Work Total Annual ciency requirement by either: and Human Performance • Athletic Training • Applied Education Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 Wage Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a Exp. Openings Health • Exercise Science • Health Enhancement • Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing secTeaching certificationLibrary-Media Services*Office than 5 Books and Supplies: $800 tion of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or Room andLess Board: $5,440 General and Operations ManagersEducation*Speech Bachelor's 172 $60,032 Systems Management*Special Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Essay or 420 on the years and Language PathologySchool of Fine ArtsFine Writing Section of the SAT; or FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Civil• Engineers 144 $89,559 Earning a minimum 3 on the Montana University System Arts Art Art Education Ceramics Painting/Draw- Bachelor's Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some Writing Assessment; or ing Photography Printmaking Sculpture • Dance Lawyers Prof. form of financial aid. Scholarships, 89 grants, loans and $61,337 work-study 3 on the AP English Language or English Literature Choreography/Performance Studio Teaching • Drama programs are available for eligible students once they complete Examination. PhysicalDrama Therapists Prof. the Free Application for Federal 65Student Aid (FAFSA). $64,879 Acting Education Design/Technology MeFinancial Transfer Admission Requirements: (Students who have dia Arts*MusicMusic EducationComposition/Music aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. attempted 12 or more college credits are considered transfer Managers, All Other HS or GED <5 years 62 $74,122 TechnologyPerformance • Piano/Organ • Voice • Or Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential students at UM): Complete an application for admission (onchestral InstrumentsCollege of Forestry & ConservaPharmacists Prof. Leadership Scholarships: UM’s52 premier academic$66,863 scholarship line application is available at http://admissions. umt.edu), tionForestry • Forest Resources Management • Range based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended Dental Hygienists Associate's 51 $69,306 December 31. 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Applicainternational student application for admission (online apTherapy and Rehabilitation Science • Health Scienc- HS or GED Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers LT-OJTon a first-come, 39first-served basis$74,704 tions processed after January 1. plication is available at http://admissions.umt.edu); submit a es* • Pre-Physical Therapy**School of Social Work UM School Code: 002536 $30 application fee, ($36 for the online application) official

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Industries Report College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American Montana Employment Projetions 2013: Studies*Anthropology • Archaeology • Cultural & Ethnic • Forensic Anthropology JobDiversity Growth to 2015 and 2022.• LinguisticsApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biology • Botanical Thank you forEducation sharing• your data for this Sciences • Biological Cellular & Molecular Biology • Ecology • Human Biological Sciences • Guide Book. • Microbiology • Natural History Medical Technology • Zoological SciencesChemistry • Biological Chemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Pharmacological ChemistryCommunication Studies • Communication and Human Relationships • Organizational Communication • Rhetoric and Public DiscourseComputer Science • Business Systems • Scientific Applications • Software SystemsComputer Science/MathematicsEconomicsEnglish • Creative Writing • Linguistics • LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesModern & Classical Languages & Literatures • Arabic* • Chinese* • Classical Civilization* • Classical Languages* • Classics • French • German • Greek* • Irish • ItalThere’s something special about this place. It’s something different for each person. For ian • Japanese • Latin • Persian* • Russian • SpanishGeography • Cartography/GIS • General Geogsome, it’s the blend of academic quality and outdoor recreation.Most For Openings others, it’sfor the size-not Jobs that Require a raphy Bachelor’s Degree Higher, Planning 2012-2020 • Rural Town &orRegional • Physical too big, not too small. 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Lawyers Prof. degree 62 $75,351 from high The transcript should show your graduation SCND = Some College, No Degree • Public Administration • Public Law • American date and needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semes8 Cost Estimators Bachelor’s 57 $54,600 Politics • International Relations and Comparater you plan to attend. Freshmen tivedegree PoliticsPre-Engineering*Pre-Law**Pre-Medical ST-OJT = Short-Term On-The-Job training 9 Admission PhysicalRequirements: Therapists Earn either a 2.5 GPA Prof. 52 $68,845 or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical Sciences*Pre-Nursing *Psychology • Behavioral 10 Substitute Teachers Bachelor’s Internship 52 $22,467 reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the Specialist • General Psychology • Pre-professionAT AMT-OJT GLANCE = Moderate-Term On-The-Job training ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper half alReligious Studies*Russian Studies* Sociology • Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System Jobs Requiring Some of your graduating class. Students mustPost-Secondary also meet a math pro- Education, but Less than a Bachelor’s Degree, 2012-2022 Criminology • Rural & Environmental ChangeWomen ficiency requirement by either: Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accedited & Gender Studies*School Earning a minimum score of 18 on the math portion of the Minimum Requirementsof Business Administrationby the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Profes2013 MT Business AdministrationAccountingFinancial ManTotal ACT, or sional schools and departments are approved by specialized acBefore Entering Annual agementInformation SystemsInternational Business Earning a minimum score of 440 on the math portion of the Occupation Annual crediting organizations. Average SAT, or ManagementMarketingSchool of EducationEducation Work Openings Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961 Education Earning a minimum score of 3 on the Advanced Placement Wage (Secondary Certification) • Business & Information Experience Average Class Size: 26 calculus exam. Students must also meet the writing proficienTechnology Education • Elementary EducationHealth Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 cy requirement by either: Nurses 1 Registered Associate's 349Training • Applied $60,698 and Human Performance • Athletic Earning a minimum score of 6 on the Writing Subscore or a Health • ExerciseST-OJT Science • Health Enhancement • 2 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers PS Award 238 $42,735 minimum score of 17 on the Combined English/Writing secESTIMATED EXPENSES Teaching certificationLibrary-Media Services*Office tion of the Optional Writing Test of the ACT; or (PER ACADEMIC YEAR)

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Nursing Assistants

PS Award

174

$24,786

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

PS Award

113

$38,180

Teacher Assistants

SCND

$24,603

Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 Tuition and Fees: In-State: $4,978 Out of State: $14,484 Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

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Forest and Conservation Technicians

Associate's

$23,854

Dental Assistants

PS Award

$32,777

Medical Records and Health Information Technicians

PS Award

$33,242

Computer User Support Specialists

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, & Cosmetologists

SCND PS Award

MT-OJT

$40,368

$27,372

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS College of Arts & SciencesAfrican-American Studies*Anthropology • Archaeology • Cultural & Ethnic Diversity • Forensic Anthropology • LinguisticsApplied ScienceAsian Studies*Biology • Botanical Sciences • Biological Education • Cellular & Molecular Biology • Ecology • Human Biological Sciences • Medical Technology • Microbiology • Natural History • Zoological SciencesChemistry • Biological Chemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Pharmacological ChemistryCommunication Studies • Communication and Human Relationships • Organizational Communication • Rhetoric and Public DiscourseComputer Science • Business Systems • Scientific Applications • Software SystemsComputer Science/MathematicsEconomicsEnglish • Creative Writing • Linguistics • LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesModern & Classical Languages & Literatures • Arabic* • Chinese* • Classical Civilization* • Classical Languages* • Classics • French • German • Greek* • Irish • ItalThere’s something special about this place. 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for professional careers in the University’s Colleges - Arts and Sciences, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences, Forestry and Conservation, and Technology - and six schools Journalism, Law, Business, Education, Pharmacy and the Fine Arts. Located at the heart This Montana Guide Book outlines each Students who are more than ¼ Indian of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM is a magnet not only for top-notch of the seven Tribal Colleges in Montana. blood should be eligible for Bureau of teachers and researchers, but also for students from across the country and around the globe. However, for more information contact the Indian Affairs (BIA) scholarships. BIA/ UM andColleges Missouladirectly has an increasingly diverse and rich Tribal and / or utilize thepopulation OIEP funds mayculture. only be awarded to a following resources: person who is a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe. Native American students must apply for a BIA/ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OIEP Indian Education Grantanthrough Freshmen admission requirements: Complete application Tribal Offices for admission, (online application is available at http:// their tribe, home agency, or area Offi ce of admissions.umt.edu) Another good source of financial aid is the Indian Submit aEducation. $30 application fee ($36 for online application) student’s tribe. Each tribe handles its own Submit official ACT/SAT scores Submit aHealth final high school transcript Indian Service (IHS)oce you have graduated funding differently with varying award from high school. The transcript should show your graduaTwinbrook Metro Suite 12300 amounts and deadlines, so it is best to contact tion date and needs to bePlaza, submitted prior to100 the start of the AT A GLANCE semester you plan to attend. Twinbrook Parkway the tribe directly. Freshmen Admission Requirements: Earn either a 2.5 GPA Type of school: Public unit of the Montana University System Rockville, MD 20852 or, a minimum score of 1540 on the SAT combined critical Institutional Accreditation: The University is regionally accredited reading, math and writing or, a minimum score of 22 on the by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional (301) 443.6197 ACT composite (essay not required), or rank in the upper schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting half of your graduating class. Students must also meet a www.ihs.gov Colleges and Universities organizations. Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,961

Many schools Average Class Size: 26 offer free tuition, room, and board to Native American students. Be sure Faculty/Student Ratio: 1:19 to ask each school you are considering what ESTIMATED EXPENSES incentives they offer. There may also be (PER ACADEMIC YEAR) special awards for students wanting to pursue Application fee: $30, Online Fee: $36 Tuition and Fees: Out of State: $14,484 a degree in In-State: Native$4,978 American Studies. Room and Board: $5,440 Books and Supplies: $800

US Bureau of Indian Affairs FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS Office of Education Financial Aid: More than 9,000 UM students receive some 1849 CfiStreet, form of nancial aid.NW Scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs are available eligible students once they complete Washington, DC for 20240-0001 the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial (202) 208.4871 or (800) 332.9186 aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served need basis. http://www.bia.gov/ Scholarships - DEADLINE - DECEMBER 31: Presidential Leadership Scholarships: UM’s premier academic scholarship based on merit. General Scholarships: Scholarship deadline is December 31. Scholarship applications available by contacting Enrollment Services-Admissions or online at: http://admissions. umt.edu, Financial Aid Web: www.umt.edu/finaid To apply, use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plus other documents as requested by UM’s Financial Aid Office. Applications processed on a first-come, first-served basis after January 1. UM School Code: 002536

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You and your parents may be suffering from college cost “sticker shock”! The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount it will cost you to go to school— usually expressed as a yearly figure. Each school is responsible for determining the annual average COA for its students using a standard definition established by the U.S. Congress. This figure is used to calculate your financial aid eligibility. Remember, once you are in school, your actual expenses will vary based on your lifestyle! Some expenses will depend on the choices you make—public or private, in-state or out-of-state, live on or off campus. And other expenses, such as the total cost of your books, stay relative regardless of which school you choose to attend.

Fees

Personal Expenses

Some schools base your tuition, which is the cost of your classes, on the number of credit hours you will take during an academic period, while others rely on your enrollment status (full-time vs. half-time).

Your lifestyle can have a big impact on this cost category. Consider such living expenses as clothing, laundry, haircuts, phone, entertainment, etc.

Room and Board Living and eating on campus will cost money too. You will choose between a variety of room options and meal plans, and the cost will vary significantly based on what you select.

Indirect Costs Some schools base your tuition, which is the These expenses are not paid directly to your school but are associated with attending school. You and your family can control some of these costs.

Direct Costs

Books and Supplies

This category typically includes tuition, fees, and room and board. You pay the money directly to your school, and the fees vary by college. If you have selected a public (state) school, your tuition will depend on your residency status. The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition can amount to thousands of dollars per year.

Individual book costs vary greatly depending upon the courses you are taking. You may be able to purchase used books to lower these costs. Some classes also require more supplies than others. Some schools also may require a student to have a personal computer (PC). You will need to plan for related expenses, such as, software and network charges.

Tuition Some schools base your tuition, which is the cost of your classes, on the number of credit hours you will take during an academic period, while others rely on your enrollment status (full-time vs. half-time).

Special Circumstances If you have child care costs or expenses related to a disability, be sure to include them in your budget.

Other Costs You can plan on some expenses (such as, special lab fees for certain science courses), and other costs may be unexpected (such as, drop-and-add fees that you may have to pay if you decide to change your course schedule). And, don’t forget athletic, sorority, fraternity, or other organization expenses! Always try to keep a little extra money in your budget to cover emergencies. ***Information adapted from www.wiredscholar.com by Sallie Mae Corporation

Transportation These costs depend on your school’s location. If you commute, make sure to factor that into your costs (i.e. public transportation, gas, car insurance, parking fees). Some schools provide parking while others may require you to pay for a permit. Remember, you will likely want to go home (or other places) during school breaks and holidays.

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Strictly observe deadlines and even strive to submit your applications early. Only apply when you meet the scholarship’s minimum requirements. If you know you do not fit the scholarship’s required elements, do not apply. Instead, spend quality time on the scholarships for which you are truly qualified and have a good chance of winning. Proofread everything before you send your application! Look out for typos! Supplement your application with personal letters of recommendation. REMEMBER to send thank you notes! This is very important, for this small courtesy is always extremely appreciated (and sometimes even required).

Scholarship Scams Beware of scholarship scams!. Generally speaking, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Some common scam lines are: “You can’t find this information anywhere else.” Yes you can! They do not know about anything that you cannot learn about on your own. “You are a finalist!” or “You’ve won!” to a contest you never even entered. The caller offers to hold your award funds in return for your credit card or bank account info. Hang up!

“It’s guaranteed!” What’s usually guaranteed is search “results” – not scholarship money. “We’ll do the work for you, for a fee.” You should never have to pay for access to scholarship information. There are millions you can find for free on your own!

Mistaken Myths About Financial Aid You or your parents can not get any financial aid because your family income is too high. FALSE: Income is only one of the criteria on which financial aid is based. If the school’s costs exceed your family’s means, you will qualify for some form of financial aid (grants, work-study, and/or loans). Also some scholarships are based on merit. You shouldn’t even consider your first-choice college if it costs too much. FALSE: Generally, the higher the total college costs, the easier it is to demonstrate eligibility for financial aid. Also, the stated costs at a school can be deceiving. Financial aid is often available to offset some of the costs. You should apply to the college of your choice first and wait to see the financial aid award letter before you make up your mind. You may be pleasantly surprised!

How Can You Pay for the Cost of Attending College? Even though the cost of attending a college or university can be staggering, every student and their family has a variety of resources to help pay this expense. You should consider:

Your own resources (such as savings, bonds, and other assets). The money you can receive in scholarships and other gifts. Free money from the federal government in the form of grants. Borrowed money from the federal government in the form of loans. The ability to earn money through federal-subsidized work-study programs. Benefits and programs from military service (GI Bill, Veterans benefits). Assistance (loans, grants, and scholarships) from your selected college. Being that everyone falls into a very different financial category, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” ideal for financial aid, we recommend for more detailed information on each option to talk with your parents, counselors, and the college financial aid offices. These specialists can help create a plan that is right for you!

What’s the FAFSA Deadline? By law you cannot file the FAFSA before January 1. However, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of the year for which you are requesting financial aid. Aid is generally awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and a late application may cause you to miss out on possible funding. Talk to The Financial Aid Office at the College Most importantly, take the time early on to talk with the colleges you are interested in to find out what is available and what steps need to be taken to receive the best financial aid award possible. Every college is different, so talk to each financial aid office to find out what opportunities you have at each school!

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Carefully follow instructions! If the application asks for a 500-word essay, make sure that you do not exceed that limit, or it could disqualify your application.

“First come, first served.” This may apply to some legitimate forms of financial aid but not to scholarships usually. However, legitimate scholarship sponsors do impose deadlines.

Alyssa Morren Conrad, Montana Carroll College “Staying in Montana for college was never one of my priorities. But the more I thought about leaving, the more I realized everything I wanted was right here.”

Chevaz Givens: New Orleans, Louisiana Dawson Community College “Make sure they know what major you want to take so you can schedule your classes. You need to make sure you have time for yourself. Faculty, staff and coaches have made the experience better than I ever expected!”

Chris Fisher Helena, Montana The University of Montana Helena College of Technology “Find a college that meets your needs. Don’t freak out, you can always change majors or schools, but you can’t recoup time lost not learning.”

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Rebecca Haag Missoula, Montana The University of Montana “Do not procrastinate when filling out forms and applications for school. Get them done right away and sent in, so you do not have to worry that you will miss the deadlines. Also, take responsibility for your education.”

Jessica Miller Havre, Montana

Chris Martinez Fort Peck, Montana Fort Peck Community College “Everyone is so encouraging and personal. All students get the support they need.”

Montana State University Northern “Find one that you fits you, not your parents or friends, you. And you don’t have to know your first year what you want to be when you grow up. “

Cara Ludwig Billings, Montana

Montana State University Billings College of Technology “Explore your heart wisely and choose a field of study you have a passion for.”

James Flansburg Harlem, Montana

Eric Fisher Billings, Montana

Fort Belknap College “I realized that without a college education, there would be a permanent ceiling on what I could earn in my lifetime. I kept working in jobs where I couldn’t advance because I did not have the required higher education or degree.”

Montana State University “What I love most about Montana State is the people. No matter if it is the administration, the professors, the working staff, or the students, everyone is very friendly and personable.”

Krissy Murnin Miles City, Montana Miles Community College “College can be a complex issue, so don’t be afraid to ask for help, don’t stress more than necessary, and look into places that will offer you more than they will cost you.”

Matt Allen Dillon, Montana The University of Montana Western “I love the area. I like to camp, hike, and fish-- and you can drive 15 minutes in each direction and you are in the wilderness.

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Curtis Cotton Butte, Montana Montana Tech College of Technology “The staff has been incredible in helping me, being friends, and teaching me more than I thought possible..”

The University of Montana Helena “College is fun! Look carefully at all the options and apply for financial aid early. There are lots of scholarships out there that can make college more affordable.”

Ashley Lalum Kalispell, Montana

Kevin Chollman Kalispell, Montana

Montana State University “As you prepare for college it is good to keep yourself informed of important dates with college applications, scholarships, and financial assistance. Apply for more than one college and fill out as many scholarships as you can.”

Montana Tech “Know what you want to do, not what your family or friends or girlfriends want, but what you want to do and where you want to go. This is what will define the rest of your life. Make sure you know what you want.”

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Nick Gasowski Dillon, Montana The Unversity of Montana Western “I’m a Montana resident, so I get in-state tuition. And Montana is awesome.”

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Melissa Morris Alberta, Canada

Montana State University Great Falls College of Technology “I went to college in Montana because it is a lot cheaper for me to go to school here than to pay out of state tuition somewhere else.”

Dawson Community College “The amount of trust and respect from the teachers and college staff. They truly want what’s best for us.”

Joshua Allen Missoula, Montana The Univesrity of Montana “I love the people I encounter the most. It is becoming harder and harder for me to get across campus without running into multiple acquaintances. It makes things very enjoyable!”

Kendra Hapke Vanguard Saskatchewan, Canada University of Great Falls “I learned three important things in college - to use a library, to memorize quickly and visually, and to drop asleep at any time given a horizontal surface and fifteen minutes.”

Brittany Vandersloot Havre, Montana Montana State University Billings “I love the people that work here. They are always willing to go above and beyond to help me and everyone else with whatever we need.”

Montana State University Billings “The major difference between high school and college is freedom. Also, you have to keep yourself more accountable for school work and studying.”

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