University of Minnesota Twin Cities

[Anonymous]

Anyone have feedback on this school? DC is thinking of a political science or economics major. TIA!

[Anonymous]

My kid is there and loving it. She is in CSE. Not many DMV kids. We have been Impressed so far and enjoy the separate administration of the different colleges, but ymmv because liberal arts is much bigger/different than engineering.

The twin cities are great fun. It is easy to get around town. They call Minnesota the “Canada of the US” which is true. People are really nice and friendly. It is cold, but with the exception of the occasional polar vortex, very manageable. The grad Econ dept is highly regarded.

It is definitely very white, as is the state. Most kids are from MN, IL, WI and SD.

If you are seriously interested, put down the $50 now to reserve housing (separate from admissions) as the dorms fill up. (This is probably good advice at many big ten schools).

[Anonymous]

How is IB and MBB recruiting out of UM?

[Anonymous]

Do they give any merit aid for OOS students?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How is IB and MBB recruiting out of UM?

Carlson has a nice reputation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do they give any merit aid for OOS students?

Yes!

https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/costsaid/schol_campus.html

[Anonymous]

U of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is one of the top public institutions in the country. You can tell because it draws a lot of foreign students, like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMichigan, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Minnesota is just below those schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How is IB and MBB recruiting out of UM?

Carlson has a nice reputation.

Job fair info. Maybe this will help? I know the school is good about supporting coop programs and study abroad. I know a lot of the kids want to stay in the Midwest, which depresses wage stats, but my family thinks staying in the Midwest is a great idea.

https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/companies-recruiters/hire-carlson-school-students/recruit-undergraduate-mbt-and-macc-students/career

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Anonymous wrote:U of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is one of the top public institutions in the country. You can tell because it draws a lot of foreign students, like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMichigan, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Minnesota is just below those schools.

Nice try,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:U of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is one of the top public institutions in the country. You can tell because it draws a lot of foreign students, like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMichigan, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Minnesota is just below those schools.

Nice try,

Let's be nice, please.

No one cares about the opinion of one snotty teen. OP asked for information about the school. If you don't have something helpful to add, please scroll on by.

As a practical matter, there are real differences among how the different flagships run their schools. "Best" in terms of selectivity isn't the only measure of how to choose one over the other. UMN-TC does direct admits to the different colleges, with majors chosen within the college later based on the college's rules. The UCs do direct admits to impacted majors, with is great if you know exactly what you want to do, not so great if you change your mind along the way. UW-Madison doesn't do direct admits to the business school or the engineering school (the engineering answer is tricky). Newspaper reports describe the UC system and the UW system as cash strapped over the last bunch of years. UMN-TC press about money has been better (except for recent increases in OOS tuition, which is a bummer). Which model is right for any given student is a matter of preference. And yes, UMN-TC is highly regarded internationally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:U of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is one of the top public institutions in the country. You can tell because it draws a lot of foreign students, like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMichigan, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Minnesota is just below those schools.

I agree that all of the schools above are excellent. I think U Minn is often overlooked in this area. I'm not sure what criteria you are using to suggest that it is "below" the other schools, particularly, Wisconsin, which is also a great school, but not appreciably different. In academics, they each have several world-renowned programs. In student body ACT 25-75 UM 26-31, UW 27-31. Just about identical.
A kid who is comfortable with a large (and cold) school could get a world-class education at either.

[Anonymous]

Admissions officer told us last year they’ve been impressed with the kids from VA. Applied early, admission decision came quickly, followed by invites to honors college and a scholarship. We appreciated the love but she wanted a small LAC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:U of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is one of the top public institutions in the country. You can tell because it draws a lot of foreign students, like UCLA, UC Berkeley, UMichigan, University of Wisconsin at Madison. Minnesota is just below those schools.

I agree that all of the schools above are excellent. I think U Minn is often overlooked in this area. I'm not sure what criteria you are using to suggest that it is "below" the other schools, particularly, Wisconsin, which is also a great school, but not appreciably different. In academics, they each have several world-renowned programs. In student body ACT 25-75 UM 26-31, UW 27-31. Just about identical.
A kid who is comfortable with a large (and cold) school could get a world-class education at either.

Totally different:

One has a lake and the other a river.

[Anonymous]

DD’s good friend is in her 2nd year there. Loves it but has said this winter has been rough. She was a D1 recruit. Academics are top notch. Loves the college campus feel while being urban and safe. It is basically Midwest and west white students and international Asians. Very friendly. Like it is very apparent how pathetic and rude this area is after being there only a short time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DD’s good friend is in her 2nd year there. Loves it but has said this winter has been rough. She was a D1 recruit. Academics are top notch. Loves the college campus feel while being urban and safe. It is basically Midwest and west white students and international Asians. Very friendly. Like it is very apparent how pathetic and rude this area is after being there only a short time.

It is apparent as soon as you exit the plane and no one is yelling.