PRE@Mac
June 24-27, 2025
Your launchpad to college: we want to help you get there.
APPLY FOR PRE@MAC
Students must submit their application by April 30, 2025.
PRE@Mac is a free residential immersion into the college experience designed specifically for Minnesota high school students graduating in 2026 or 2027 from historically under-represented communities in higher education. We’ll introduce you to the tools necessary to navigate a successful college search and application process that will set you up to thrive at your college home.
Contact admissions@macalester.edu if you have questions about the program.
Sample of Past Sessions
| ACADEMIC | CAMPUS RESOURCES | COLLEGE ADMISSIONS |
| The Liberal Arts: An Interdependent Learning Experience Sample classes with Macalester faculty | Get In Formation: Your Story, Identity, and Sense of Belonging College to Career: How a College Education Helps Land a “Good Job” | Navigating the College Admissions Process College Essay Writing Workshop An Inside Look: Mock Admissions Committee |
Plus, As a PRE@Mac Scholar, you’ll live in a campus residential hall like a college student and be mentored by Macalester students!
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- One letter of recommendation
- Unofficial transcript
SHARE PRE@MAC WITH YOUR STUDENTS
If you are a counselor, teacher, or advisor guiding students who may be interested in PRE@MAC, download this poster to share or display at your school.
8-1/2 x 11 PRE@MAC POSTER
11 x 17 PRE@MAC POSTER
FAQ
Still curious? Send questions to admissions@macalester.edu—we’d love to hear from you!