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MnSCU applications nearly triple during week-long push

Applications to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system rose from 5,504 to 15,657 during National College Application Week. MnSCU waived the application fee and allowed a single application to count for all its institutions.
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Applications to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system rose from 5,504 to 15,657 during National College Application Week. MnSCU waived the application fee and allowed a single application to count for all its institutions.

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