Start checking out colleges

I strongly encourage students to go to sessions in the Career Centers at JHS and KHS to learn about colleges. I also strongly encourage you to visit colleges that look interesting to you in person. Here is an upcoming event to learn about Yale that is happening in St. Paul if you're interested:

The Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office

Debra Johns, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will discuss academic programs, residential colleges and campus life, admissions, and financial aid.

Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 4 PM
St. Paul Academy and Summit School
1712 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota
The session will be in the Huss Center for the Performing Arts
Event Registration

All students are welcome to attend.

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