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PSEO Postsecondary Enrollment Options

What is PSEO? Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year to earn college credit while in high school

Benefits of PSEO Opportunity to pursue more Wider variety of class challenging coursework offerings Tuition, fees, textbooks all Access to all Student included Services and clubs Credits apply towards high Can take 1 class or up to full school requirements and time college

Who is eligible for PSEO? Juniors: Seniors:  Upper one-third of class rank  Upper one-half of class rank  OR earn a 3.5 cumulative high  OR earn a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA school GPA  OR score at or above the 70 th  OR score at or above the 50 th percentile on any nationally percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced standardized, norm-referenced test test High School Sophomores:  Pass 8 th Grade MCA reading test  Limited to 1 career and technical course(CTE) first semester of 10 th grade. Can take more CTE courses second semester if successful.

Commonly Accepted Tests • ACT • ACT Aspire Tests can’t be more than • SAT 2 years old, by date of application • CAT(timed) • Iowa Basic • PSAT • PreACT

What to Consider… High School vs College Experience • Access to your student records • Attendance • Feedback and opportunities to earn points • Homework vs Class Time • Reminders and Relearning • Teacher Relationships

What to Consider…  Necessary skills to be successful  Self-Advocacy  Time management – study time  College transcript  Grades remain on academic record permanently!  High School transcript  Difficulty keeping high GPA

Courses NOT Funded by PSEO • Study Abroad • Developmental • Outdoor Activities courses ( ↓1000) • Skiing • Snowboarding • Selective Admissions • Camping Program courses: • Golf • Nursing • Music Lessons (if not in AFA • Physical Therapy Asst. program) Repeat Courses • If students earn a D or higher in course, PSEO funding will not reimburse- student would have to pay out of pocket • Only F or W grades are repeatable through PSEO

Federal Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)  Federal law that protects the privacy of student records  Once you begin with ARCC, you are considered an adult, regardless of age  Consent forms are available and are valid for one year

Transferring Credits: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) A package of 40 general education credits towards a bachelors degree Accepted by • Minnesota State Colleges & Universities • University of Minnesota Campuses • MnCAP Program • Some private colleges

Transferring Credits: Minnesota State Transfer Pathways Associate Degree Pathways that transfer ALL 60 credits to a matching Bachelor’s Degree at any Minnesota State University*. Students are still responsible for meeting any university or major admission requirements, but their credits will transfer directly into their bachelor’s program. * Bemidji State, Metro State, MSU: Mankato, MSU: Moorhead, Southwest Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Winona State Current Anoka-Ramsey Pathways include: Art Biology Business Chemistry Communication Computer Science Studies English Exercise Science Political Science Psychology Spanish Theatre

How to Apply

Process with High School • While waiting on Acceptance to PSEO and to register for college courses, plan your schedule as if you were planning to attend your regular school. • Sit down with Counselor/Dean and discuss graduation requirements and which courses at ARCC will fulfill requirements. ARCC does not know High School grad requirements!

Application Steps Application Deadlines Fall Start • Preferred: April 15 th = Earlier Registration • Final : July 1 st Spring Start • Final: Dec. 1 st

Application Steps: 1) Before deadline:  Online application  High School Transcript (& MCA score if 10 th grade)  PSEO Notice of Student Registration Form  Standardized test scores, if applicable

After Acceptance : Accuplacer Placement Test Anoka-Ramsey uses the Accuplacer test to determine appropriate placement into courses by testing students in both Math and English Study materials and testing schedule available online www.anokaramsey.edu/assessment Students can place directly into college level general courses, and English and Algebra with sufficient scores on the ACT or MCA: • Reading(General courses): ACT- 21 or higher, MCA R1047 • English: ACT- 18 or higher, no MCA score applicable • Math: ACT-22 or higher ACT, MCA depends on math course (1148-1158)

After Acceptance : Orientation and Registration • Required for PSEO students - parents welcome • Group Advising • Register for classes with advisor assistance • Receive your student photo ID Fall O & R Dates: Late April through August!

www.anokaramsey.edu/PSEO PSEO@anokaramsey.edu

Abbie Huttenburg Director of K-12 Partnerships 763-433-1967 PSEO@anokaramsey.edu Jenna Houser Admissions Advisor 763-433-1136 Jenna.Houser@anokaramsey.edu