MA Colleges Brief

Posted: December 5, 2011

Popular colleges for MA students

Marisa White, Talon Staff Writer

So far, the most popular college that Minnehaha Academy seniors applied to this year is the University of Minnesota, located in the Twin Cities. As of November 8, however, about 35 percent of the seniors have not submitted any applications. The second most popular college applied for is the University of Wisconsin, Madison, third is Bethel University, fourth is Gustavas Adolpus College and fifth is St. Olaf College. According to College and Guidance Counselor, Richard Harris, the top schools are pretty common throughout the years at MA.

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