Hi there, Junior!

Junior year is the time to visit colleges and explore majors to find your fit. Luckily, Kent State offers plenty of events, endless resources to answer all your questions and numerous ways to immerse yourself in the Kent State experience!

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Ready to Explore Kent State?

 

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Explore Majors & Student Life

You dream it, we’ll build it. Tell us what YOUR college experience looks like and we’ll build you a personalized webpage to help you explore KSU.

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Visit Campus

Students tell us time and time again that they knew Kent State was the place for them as soon as they stepped foot on our beautiful campus. Be our guest and experience KSU's welcoming, home-like energy for yourself!

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Academic Prestige

Did you know KSU is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists by U.S. News & World Report? We're also one of only five institutions in Ohio to be recognized as an elite research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education!

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The Golden Location

With our award-winning college town, easy access to four major cities, and endless recreational activities at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, it's no wonder why Kent, Ohio, is nicknamed the "Golden Location."

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Chat with Your Admissions Counselor

Did you know you have a personal admissions counselor already assigned to you based on your region and high school? Your counselor is your go-to person at Kent State, devoted to guiding you through the college process.

 

 

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Your Junior Year Checklist

Start visiting colleges

You can visit Kent State by scheduling a campus tour or attending our biggest on-campus visit day, Preview KSU!

Meet with your school guidance counselor

Meeting with your guidance counselor will ensure you are on track to meet all of your high school graduation requirements and college-preparation goals.

Kent State is test-optional, but now is the time to schedule test dates

Although submitting ACT or SAT test scores in not required to apply to Kent State, if you plan to submit test scores, start scheduling test dates now using KSU's ACT code (3284) and SAT code (1367).

Learn about college costs and financial aid

Kent State works hard to make college affordable with scholarships and many types of financial aid. See what options are available for you by visiting our webpage.

Speak with your KSU admissions counselor

You have a designated personal admissions counselor assigned to you based on your region and high school, and they are eager to answer any questions about Kent State that you may have!

Explore the Kent State Honors College

Renowned and historic, the Kent State University Honors College offers students unique benefits and endless academic opportunities.

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