Guys, I'm looking into MSU Mankato and planning to apply. Can anyone brief me on their application process? Any specific things I need to pay attention to?
Sure, the process to apply to Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU Mankato) is fairly straightforward.
First of all, you would start by filling out either the school's own online application or the Common Application if you are applying to multiple schools that use this system. When using the Common App, make sure you add MSU Mankato to your list of colleges.
Another thing to note is that MSU Mankato has rolling admissions, meaning they review applications as they come in and continue to accept students as long as there is space available.
One of the things that MSU Mankato emphasizes during the application process is your high school transcript. You'll need to send your official high school transcript to the Admissions Office. In fact, when evaluating students for admission, MSU Mankato considers your overall academic achievement in high school, including classes taken and grades earned.
Additionally, MSU Mankato looks for students who have completed a full range of college preparatory coursework while in high school. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of science, and three years of social studies.
MSU Mankato has currently made ACT or SAT scores optional for incoming students. Thus, you have the option of whether or not to submit standardized test scores with your application.
As for letters of recommendation, they are not required for admission to MSU Mankato but can be included if you think it will be beneficial for your application.
Finally, if you're applying for any special programs or scholarships, be sure to check the specific requirements for those and include all necessary documentation.
Be sure to keep a check on the deadlines, and remember, with rolling admissions, the sooner you apply, the better.
I hope this helps, and best of luck with your application!
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