Ben Koch

Transfer Admissions Counselor

Institute of Technology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Direct: 612-625-6403
Toll Free: 1-800-752-1000
TTY: 612-625-9051
Email: koch0137@umn.edu
Website: http://www.it.umn.edu/transfer

Hometown: Abingdon, Virginia

Major: Aerospace Engineering

Minor: Astronomy

Master's Degree (in progress): Mechanical Engineering

Why he chose the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: "Since high school, I have always planned on a career in engineering and when I was considering colleges, I only considered the best engineering schools. The University of Minnesota was able to offer me a top-20 engineering school (and many top individual programs) as well as a very well-rounded education in a terrific location, ripe with opportunities in my field and cultural and entertainment options at my fingertips. Minnesota really is a complete package."

Favorite University of Minnesota Class: Mechanical Engineering 2011 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. "Students from across IT love this course because of its hands-on nature. Students work with industry engineering tools, learn about the entire process of engineering from design to fabrication, and build robots!"

Favorite student organization: Admissions Ambassadors. "I am a three-year veteran and former student coordinator of this great group of volunteer tour guides. Come meet the current group by taking a campus tour!"

Advice for students who are applying: "Got questions? Call me! Working with an admissions counselor when applying to the University can help ensure that you have all the knowledge that you need to submit a complete application and prepare for the program of your choice. I'm here to help you, so don't hesitate to call--whether you have questions about admission, majors, prerequisite courses, transferring credit, or anything in between."