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MPR News with Angela Davis
Angela Davis and Lindsay Guentzel

The college decision and why fewer Minnesota students are enrolling

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Friedrich, Alex

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May is traditionally the month when many high school seniors make their final decisions about where they’ll go to college. 

But so much has changed with college: Admissions requirements have shifted, college enrollment has declined and more people are questioning the cost of college — especially if it involves years of repaying student loans. 

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a school counselor and admissions director about about the state of college. Do young people view the value of a college education differently than previous generations? And why are so many colleges re-thinking how they approach admissions? 

Guests:

  • Derek Francis is the manager of counseling services at the Office of College and Career Readiness for the Minneapolis Public Schools.

  • Brian Jones is the Director of Admissions at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is the president-elect of the Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling.