The following are recent comments made by parents in evaluations of Minnesota Private College Week. The most common comment we hear is that parents wish they had attended more colleges!

“Minnesota Private College Week is a great, no-pressure way to introduce a student at the beginning of their college search to the process, and to help them learn what to look for, ask about, and think about as they embark on their search.”
—Steve (Orono, Minn.)

“Great ‘first taste’ of each college we visited. Now we can go back to those we have high interest in for a deeper visit when school is in session.”
—Heidi (Hudson, Wis.)

“It is so nice to have the opportunity to compare and contrast schools in in short time, within a week or a day so you don't forget the ‘feeling’ of each school.”
—C. (Big Lake, Minn.)

“My daughter, who had never visited Minnesota before, came away so impressed that she has decided to apply to all four colleges.”
—Michael (Dulles, Va.)

“Fantastic way to see and learn about private schools in a well-structured and planned information session and tour opportunity.”
—Heather (Saint Paul, Minn.)

“This event provided a convenient time for my student to tour a college of interest.”
—Andrea (Coon Rapids, Minn.)

“It was so easy to compare and contrast ideas/ campuses/programs after seeing them in a short period of time.”
—Jill (Waunakee, Wis.)

“This is a terrific way to schedule visits easily and quickly.”
—Heidi (Chanhassen, Minn.)

“This is a great event as it gives students an opportunity to visit the schools during the summer with other students rather than being alone. We would have visited more colleges, but we were on vacation.”
—Julie (Northfield, Minn.)

“It was a great event and so easy to set up. We really enjoyed our visits.”
— Michelle (Eagan, Minn.)

“This is a great opportunity to get an overview of several campuses in a short time.”
—Sheri (Appleton, Wis.)   

“Daughter fell in love with a college didn't know anything about before because of the tour!”
—Kirsten (Faribault, Minn.)

“I think that our kids now have a much better understanding as to what a small college experience might be like, and can picture themselves being happy and successful in that environment.”
—Jane (Marshfield, Wis.)

“It was a great week for myself and student. We were able to get a general idea of each school and compare her likes in a matter of a week! I will definitely be doing Minnesota Private College Week with my son.”
—Tiffany (Bloomington, Minn.)

“My student was excited to begin to understand what choices after high school were possible. As a parent I really enjoyed the event and thought it was very well done.”
—Scott (Saint Michael, Minn.)

“This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what Minnesota private colleges have to offer.”
—Tamara (Mahtomedi, Minn.)

“Very well run, organized, efficient. Good use of time. Helpful to compare several colleges quickly.”
—Michelle (Eden Prairie, Minn.)

“Our son wasn't interested in attending colleges in the Midwest, but now he is very interested in exploring more private Minn. schools.”
—Cate (Madison, Wis.)

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