+ POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) Guidelines and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

+ POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS (PSEO) Guidelines and Checklist

+ What is PSEO?  Offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to take courses at eligible post-secondary institutions.  Students must meet the admissions requirements of the post- secondary institution.  Do not pay for tuition, fees, or books.  Earn high school credit.  Colleges or universities may choose to transfer completed PSEO coursework as college credits.  10 th graders can now attend Career and Technical classes through PSEO if they meet criteria set by institution

+ List of PSEO Institutions Mn Dept of Ed website http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/dual/pseo/040787#P23_1694 Want to know more about the different types of college? http://studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-college/choosing-schools/types#public-private

+ Student Must Be In Good Academic Standing For Most PSEO Colleges U of M PSEO  11 th graders in top 1/3  Average GPA - 3.9 of class (about 3.3 GPA)  500 spots each year  12 th graders in top ½  Application deadline of class (about 3.0 is April 6 th GPA)  For exact PSEO criteria check college’s website

+ Must Do Your Research  Go to the PSEO section of the college websites.  Follow the application directions for that institution CAUTION  Check each PSEO college for possible different/additional criteria  WATCH application deadlines!!

+ Normandale Community College http://www.normandale.edu/admissions/pseo-program

+ Normandale Community College http://www.normandale.edu/admissions/pseo-program

+ Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) http://www.minneapolis.edu/Admissions/How-to-Apply/PSEO-Student/

+ Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) http://www.minneapolis.edu/Admissions/How-to-Apply/PSEO-Student/

+ University of Minnesota http://cce.umn.edu/post-secondary-enrollment-options-pseo

+ Think Of PSEO As Two Doors  DOOR #1  DOOR #2 Application ACCUPLACER

+ DOOR #1 Your paperwork “stuff”  1. Application  3. Notice of Student Registration  Check PSEO Deadlines  a.k.a. 3- part form (next slide)  Each institution has different  Bring to Counselor AFTER section 1 deadlines has been filled out  Allow at least 3 days for this to be completed  2. Official transcript pick-up and mail or upload with  application  Students must request an official high school transcript 4. Tests scores (if needed)  Contact Counseling Office  secretary in person  PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT may be required for admissions  Allow at least one week for  OR ACCUPLACER transcript to be ready  5. Balance sheet (if needed)  Pick up and mail or upload with application  Listing classes still needed for graduation Remember – should be  11 th grader top 1/3  12 th graders top 1/2 

+ PSEO Program of Student Registration “3 - Part Form” Student and parent fills out Part 1 1. Then, school counselor fill out Part 2. Student Section 2 * allow 3 days to complete ** Student must pick up and send or upload with application ** PSEO counselor will complete part 3. 3 if and when accepted. Counselor Section This form MUST be completed 4. School EACH semester you attend PSEO

+ Door #2 ACCUPLACER Testing (if no ACT/SAT/PSAT scores)  PSEO must determine your college level reading readiness  MUST check to see how the PSEO college wants this!  Examples: Normandale will send a letter to invite you to take the ACCUPLACERtest  MCTC will expect the ACCUPLACER to be a part of your application  U of M - Required of students who have less than one year of grades from a non-home high  school (ACT, SAT, or PSAT) North Hennepin – will send a letter saying your are eligible to take the ACCUPLACER   ACCUPLACER  Reading, Writing, and Math test.  Students must test at or above college level Reading to be a PSEO student. If students do not do well on math or writing ACCUPLACER, then they will not be able to take  math or writing PSEO courses.

+ ACCUPLACER Do on the College Campus **Want more information on ACCUPLACER?** Go to: http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students

+  You’re Accepted!  Congratulations!  Now What? How many classes can I take?  That is up to each institution.  Some set a number, some leave it open.  Remember this Key Point  You need to take between 5 and 7 HS credits each semester 2 :1 ratio Every 2 credits at college = 1 credit at HS.

+ Breakdown Of PSEO & High School Credits PSEO Semester Credits High School Semester Credits 2 credits = 1 credit (semester course) 3 credits = 1.5 credits 4 credits = 2 credits (full year course) 5 credits = 2.5 credits

+ REMEMBER Magic Numbers Is 5-7 High School Credits Each Semester  EXAMPLE #1 Fall Semester  PSEO Class #1 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits  PSEO Class #2 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits ______________________ Total = 4 HS semester credits ** Need between 5 and 7 HS credits ** THEREFORE : Need at least 1 to 3 HS classes in the Fall

+ REMEMBER Magic Numbers Is 5-7 High School Credits Each Semester  Example #2 Fall Semester  PSEO Class #1 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits  PSEO Class #2 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits  PSEO Class #3 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits ______________________ Total = 6 HS semester credits ** Need between 5 and 7 credits **  THEREFORE  Do not need to take any more classes.  Could take 1 class at HS though.

+ REMEMBER Magic Numbers Is 5-7 High School Credits Each Semester  Example #3 Fall Semester  PSEO Class #1 = 4 semester credits = 2 HS credits  PSEO Class #2 = 3 semester credits = 1.5 HS credits  PSEO Class #3 = 2 semester credits = 1 HS credits _________________________ Total = 4.5 HS semester credits ** Need between 5 and 7 credits **  THEREFORE  Take 1 HS class.

+ How To Select Courses?  Meet with HS counselor BEFORE picking classes with PSEO counselor.  Students may select PSEO classes based on future high school courses  Example:  PSEO General Psychology instead of AP Psych  PSEO American Literature instead of English 11  PSEO Composition instead of English 12  PSEO elective classes like art, business

+ Question To Consider Part Time Or Full Time  If part time…  Start or end your day at SLPSH  PSEO classes should be as early as possible, or as late as possible.  Pick classes as early as possible (i.e. 8:00am class) or as late as possible (3:00pm classes) to avoid potential HS class conflicts  If full time…  Can all high school requirements be taken through PSEO?  Caution  A 3 credit PSEO class does NOT fulfill a full year high school course!

+ How & when does my HS schedule change?  MUST bring official PSEO schedule to HS counselor.  Before the end of the school year!  If brought in over summer, no one available to review until late August.  High school schedule will only be revised when PSEO schedule is received. No exceptions .  Fall PSEO  MUST have your PSEO schedule in before summer break along with what classes you plan to take at SLP, if any.  Picking fall PSEO classes without knowing when fall HS classes will be.  May have to ping-pong in fall.  Spring PSEO  MUST have your PSEO schedule before Winter break  Will have to coordinate HS finals ahead of time as spring PSEO will often start before HS 1 st semester finals are complete.

+ Student needs to be mindful of:  Announcements/school happenings by contacting school office frequently (952-928-6100)  High school and PSEO schedules  Embedded Health to complete.  SLP early release/late start days  SLP advisory days (PERIODS CHANGE UP!)  Final test schedules!!  MUST make prior arrangements with teachers/professors  Seniors must check in with counselor monthly  Seniors must turn in PSEO grades ASAP in May so diploma is secured

+ PSEO Program of Student Registration “3 - Part Form” Student and parent fills out Part 1 1. Then, school counselor fill out Part 2. Student Section 2 * allow 3 days to complete ** Student must pick up and send or upload with application ** PSEO counselor will complete part 3. 3 if and when accepted. Counselor Section 4. This form MUST be School completed EACH semester you attend PSEO

+ Student responsibility  Adhere to PSEO, high school, and state requirements.  Drop and/or add class policy and timeline  If you CHANGE PSEO classes, must be OK’d with HS Counselor first.  Have the completed transcript sent to the high school counseling office  Book return policy  CAUTION!  PSEO classes worth 3 credits  Will NOT fulfill a HS course that requires a year  Example:  PSEO 3 credit Literature course will NOT fulfill a year of English 11.

+ CONSIDER … .  The PSEO process can be confusing/exciting/overwhelming  Consider the pros and cons of pursuing PSEO  This STARTS your college transcript (this will follow you)  A 4 credit class in the fall is 2 credits at the HS = a full year.  How will that impact your GPA?  Example:  A 4 credit English Lit class in the fall  If you get an A, B, C, D, or F. That is a full year in your GPA.  Use your resources:  1. High School Counselor  2. Specific College/University Admissions Offices  3. MN Department of Education PSEO Website http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/dual/pseo/ 