You should apply to colleges during the fall of your senior year. Some colleges have priority deadlines that start as early as November. It is better to apply sooner than later!

Colleges are encouraging students to apply online!

Useful websites when applying online

MN State Colleges/Universities: https://www.minnstate.edu/

MN Private Colleges: www.mnprivatecolleges.org

University of MN: www.uofminn.org/apply

UW Colleges: 
https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

WI Private Colleges: http://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/

Common College Application: www.commonapp.org
(No application fee, may be useful if applying to several private colleges
ex. Luther, Gustavus Adolphus)

another useful site:


https://portal.mn.cis360.org/