You are encouraged to submit your Application for admission at least three months prior to the quarter that you plan to attend.  However, we will accept and process applications until the beginning of the quarter.  Applying early provides us with the time  to process the forms for you in order to assist you in planning  for a successful beginning to your college experience.

How long will it take to process my application?  Or, when will I know if I am accepted?

You should receive your acceptance letter approximately two weeks after you have submitted your complete application.  The application is considered complete when you have submitted an application (online or paper copy), submitted a $20.00 application fee, and final high school transcript.  Students who have completed a General Educational Development (GED) need to submit a copy of their score report to the Office of Admission.   Program applications are not sent from the Limited Enrollment Programs until all general admission criteria are met.

What should I do after I am accepted to Marion Technical College? 

Refer to the five easy steps for admission to see what steps you need to complete before starting college courses. 

Who can help me with the admission process?

The Office of Admission is here to serve you.  We encourage prospective students to contact the Office to schedule an Admission Appointment, attend a welcome session or be added to our mailing list.   Just call the Office of Admission and we will be happy to help you!

How do I request transcripts to be sent to the admission office? 

High School and College Transcripts are to be sent directly to the Office of Admission by mail.  Students should request their transcript from each school, college or university that they have attended be sent to MTC.  Most schools require that the request be in writing.  Students should not hand deliver the documents or send personal copies of their transcripts by mail. 

How will I know what classes will transfer to MTC?

Students will receive an evaluation of transfer credit about 3-4 weeks after the transcript is submitted.  The credits are evaluated on a course by course basis.

How do I know what classes that are offered the quarter that I plan to attend?
 

The College posts the quarter schedule on our website first.  Students should check for the schedule about two weeks prior to continuing student registration.
 

Do I need to take the ACT?

The ACT is required by some limited enrollments programs while others may make the ACT an optional part of the selective admission criteria.   Nursing is a program that requires students to take the ACT test while in Physical Therapist Assistant,  a student may be more likely to be accepted in the program with a competitive ACT test score.
Students in other programs may benefit from taking the ACT since it can be one predictor of potential success in College.  The National Test also includes an interest inventory that may assist you in choosing a career.

How do I register for the ACT? 

The ACT is offered on campus during National Test Dates published by ACT.  A packet about registering for the ACT is available through the Office of Admission or at www.actstudent.org.
Applicants to Marion Technical College can be eligible for a Residual ACT test given several times each quarter.  Contact the Office of Admission about registering for this ACT test.