ISD 728 High Schools to Participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota

All ISD 728 High Schools will be participating in a new program called Direct Admissions Minnesota. Direct Admissions Minnesota is designed to offer high school seniors a streamlined admissions process at 55 postsecondary institutions in Minnesota.

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What can students expect:

• Participating seniors will receive a personalized Direct Admissions letter that will list the names of each participating college and university offering admission for fall 2026.
• As part of Direct Admissions, all application fees for these colleges are waived, so it's FREE to apply to any on your list!
• After receiving their letter, seniors will confirm their college selections and submit their digital letter back to the high school, answer the questions in the application portal, and receive their official acceptance letters. (some colleges may request additional application information via email).

Parents will be sent a communication on September 18 regarding the Direct Admissions Minnesota program.  This communication will include information regarding the Direct Admissions Minnesota process as well as the opportunity to opt their child out of this program.