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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,

• r senior year to earn college credit while in high school

Benefits of PSEO

Opportunity to pursue more challenging coursework Wider variety of class

• fferings

Tuition, fees, textbooks all included Access to all Student Services and clubs Credits apply towards high school requirements and college Can take 1 class or up to full time

Who is eligible for PSEO?

Juniors:

 Upper one-third of class rank  OR earn a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA  OR score at or above the 70th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test

Seniors:

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

Commonly Accepted Tests

• ACT
• ACT Aspire
• SAT
• CAT(timed)
• Iowa Basic
• PSAT
• PreACT

Tests can’t be more than 2 years old, by date of application

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

• Developmental

courses (↓1000)

• Selective Admissions

Program courses:

• Nursing
• Physical Therapy Asst.
• Study Abroad
• Outdoor Activities
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Camping
• Golf
• Music Lessons (if not in AFA

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
• ne year

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 Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

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:

Transferring Credits: Minnesota State Transfer Pathways

Art Biology Business Chemistry Communication Studies Computer Science 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 15th = Earlier Registration
• Final : July 1st

Spring Start

• Final: Dec. 1st

Application Steps:

1) Before deadline:

Online application High School Transcript (& MCA score if 10th 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