Freshmen and Sophomores
Discover Your Perfect Fit at Mid-State!
College is a few years away. And that means plenty of time to explore! Your freshman and sophomore years are the perfect time to:
- Explore college programs
- Tour a campus
- Meet with an outreach coordinator to learn more about Mid-State
Why Now?
There are big advantages to exploring college now. With the right planning and prep, you'll open more opportunities for yourself in your junior and senior years:
- Save money by enrolling in dual credit
- Participate in youth apprenticeship
- Maybe even earn a college degree before graduating high school
This won’t happen overnight, and that’s why we’re here to guide you along the way. Here are the steps you can take now to get a head start and grow confident with your choices about college and your career.
- 9th Graders
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- Start looking at your schedule for next year and pick out Dual Credit classes to take as a 10th grader. Dual Credit classes are a great way to try out Mid-State programs and get a taste of college.
- 10th Graders
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- Are you set on a program? Apply to Mid-State Fast-Track before March 1 of your sophomore year to get started in a degree program while in high school.
- Prepare for your junior year by picking out Dual Credit classes to take as an 11th grader.
- Working? Does your employer offer youth apprenticeship? Check in with your school counselor or college outreach coordinator to find out how to get started.
Resources for Success
You may not be ready to take those first steps and that’s okay! We have resources for you to just explore and dream for now.
PathwayU Planning Tool
Anyone considering Mid-State has FREE access to PathwayU. This powerful career path and degree planning tool can help you see what careers match your personality and interests. Your top career matches will be connected to Mid-State programs.
Find Your Career Cluster
Your interests are a great way to explore programs!. Mid-State’s academic programs are grouped into 15 career clusters. Do any of these career clusters sound like your perfect fit?
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Take the bull by the horns! Care for plants and animals, work outdoors, and learn about biological sciences in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster.
Architecture and Construction
The road to success is always under construction! Build things, fit all the pieces of a project together, and work with tools in the Architecture and Construction career cluster.
Business, Management, and Administration
Let’s get down to business! Use modern technology, communicate effectively, and use creative problem solving in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster.
Education and Training
Always color outside the lines! Make a difference in people’s lives, educate the future, and work with others in the Education and Training career cluster.
Finance
You can bank on us! Help make businesses successful, work with numbers and financial data, and keep organized in the Finance career cluster.
Health Sciences
Laughter is the best medicine! Take care of others, be a health advocate, and understand how the human body works in the Health Sciences career cluster.
Hospitality and Tourism
Strike while the griddle’s hot! Use your creativity, work closely with others on a team, and provide quality service in the Hospitality and Tourism career cluster.
Human Services
Cut yourself some slack! Help others build confidence, provide quality service, and work in an energetic environment in the career Human Services cluster.
Information Technology
Feeling like a phish out of water? Keep up with the latest technology, use creative thinking to solve problems, and stop data security threats in the Information Technology career cluster.
Law, Public Safety, and Security
You have the right to find your perfect fit! Be involved in the community, ensure safety, and understand the rights of others in the Law, Public Safety, and Security career cluster.
Manufacturing
The future of manufacturing is bright! Work with your hands, solve problems, and learn how things work in the Manufacturing career cluster.
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Are you sold on us? Come up with creative ideas, persuade others, and work closely with others on a team in the Marketing, Sales, and Service career cluster.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Go the extra mile! Use high-tech equipment, optimize productivity, and design and construct safe transportation networks in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics career cluster.
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
You’re in the driver’s seat! Repair cars and trucks, take pride in a job done right, and work with your hands in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster.
University Transfer
Thank you for calling Mid-State. How may I transfer your credits? Transfer to a four-year college after earning an associate degree and prepare for a broad variety of careers in the University Transfer career cluster.
Not seeing your perfect fit yet?
Experiences
Get to know us better! Hands-on exploration can be the best way get inspired. Tour a campus or come to one of our events to see what Mid-State is all about.
Program Showcase
Using a bingo card, you will explore a variety of Mid-State programs through hands-on activities. You will also have the opportunity to make connections with faculty and current students. View upcoming Program Showcases at mstc.edu/events.
Tour Campus
Campus tours are available on each campus throughout the year. Contact an outreach coordinator to schedule a personalized campus tour.
Shadow a Class
Program shadows are the perfect opportunity to see what a Mid-State class is like. Sit in on a class, meet current students, and get to know our faculty. Contact an outreach coordinator to schedule a program shadow.
Learn More
Want to learn more? Students or parents can complete the form below to get started. We’ll be in touch soon!
Ready to Get Started? Let’s Talk
Email Recruitment or contact an outreach coordinator directly—we’re here to help you get started and answer any questions you have.
Carly Lee, High School Outreach
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Adams and Stevens Point Campuses
Adams-Friendship High School
Almond-Bancroft High School
Amherst (Tomorrow River) High School
Assumption Catholic High School
Charles Fernandez Center for Alternative Learning
Pacelli Catholic High School
Point of Discovery Schools (PoDs)
Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH)
Tri-County High School
Kaitlyn Gessert, High School Outreach
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Marshfield and Wisconsin Rapids Campuses
Auburndale High School
Columbus Catholic High School
Granton High School
John Edwards (Port Edwards) High School
Lincoln High School (Wisconsin Rapids)
Marshfield High School
Marshfield Alternative High School
Nekoosa High School
Pittsville High School
River Cities High School
Jackie Esselman
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Dual Credit Information
