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TexasTowelie

(111,829 posts)
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 05:07 PM Sep 2019

Montana University System to create universal application

Montana University System leaders are moving forward with creating one application to streamline admissions for all colleges and universities in the state.

Modeled after the nationwide Common Application program, the portal will allow prospective students to apply to any Montana institution in one fell swoop. It’ll also be a place where students can get general information about financial aid, registration and credit requirements specific to each campus.

The current system requires a student to fill out separate applications for each college or university within the system.

Clayton Christian, commissioner of higher education, told the Board of Regents and campus leaders at a Wednesday meeting in Butte that progress has been made in developing a “career and college access portal.”

Read more: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana_state_university/montana-university-system-to-create-universal-application/article_644656e1-cdcb-5c71-a6a1-ce66990ec894.html

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Montana University System to create universal application (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2019 OP
Sounds like a good idea. MontanaMama Sep 2019 #1

MontanaMama

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1. Sounds like a good idea.
Thu Sep 12, 2019, 05:13 PM
Sep 2019

I don't have a lot of use for Clayton Christian in general (I know the guy) but this move looks like a win for all involved, especially students/parents.

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