College & Career

Teaching Minnesota Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready

At Minnesota Connections Academy, we believe there are many paths to success and strive to prepare our students with the skills, experiences, and connections they need with college prep, early career readiness offerings and beyond.

Here students have the opportunity to:

Hear from Lorna Bryant, Pearson Virtual School's Head of Career Solutions, about how Connections Academy students gain access to mentors, internships, and industry leaders—opening doors to real‑world experiences and preparing them for future careers.

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College Prep

Preparing Minnesota Connections Academy Students for College

Dual Enrollment Opportunities

  • High school students may be eligible to earn college credits through our dual enrollment program. ​
  • Students may also be able to take college courses while still in high school, simultaneously earning high school and college credit. 
  • For more about information about dual enrollment opportunities, contact our postsecondary enrollment options counselor, Jennifer Grimm.

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Where Minnesota Connections Academy Students Are Going

When students learn in a way that works best for them, they can continue on to college and thrive. Graduates of Minnesota Connections Academy have used their online public school education to secure spots at top colleges across the U.S. and around the world. Below are just a few of the many colleges that have accepted Connections Academy students.

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Minnesota Connections Academy is committed to helping each student gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive, both in the classroom and long after graduation. Start the enrollment process now.

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