"A senior at Rogers High School in a northwest suburb of Minneapolis, she was already interested in Minnesota State University, Mankato, when she received an email last month announcing that she had been admitted - before she even applied. "It really helped me affirm that I wanted to come here," she said in an interview before touring the campus this month, adding that she's about 90% sure she will enroll."
"Minnesota is one of a growing number of states that offer direct admissions, a program in which colleges and universities admit students even before they apply, often notifying them by mail or email. Students are typically admitted based on meeting requirements such as a minimum grade-point average, though this does not always guarantee them access to every major or program."
Several states, including Minnesota, use direct admissions to notify eligible high-school students of college acceptance before they apply. Eligibility commonly depends on meeting criteria such as a minimum GPA, and acceptance may not guarantee access to all majors or programs. Colleges adopt direct admissions partly to counter declining enrollments and to provide a nudge for students who may be unsure about college or unaware of eligibility. California piloted direct admissions in Riverside County and passed legislation to expand automatic admission to students meeting California State University requirements across more public high school districts and campuses.
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