PSEO Postsecondary Enrollment Options PSEO is a program

PSEO Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 11 th- and 12 th-grade students to earn college credit while still in high school, through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses. With traditional PSEO, these courses are generally offered on the campus of the postsecondary institution; some courses are offered online. 10 th graders are allowed in specific circumstances in tech courses only.

PSEO You do NOT pay for tuition or books You DO need to get your own transportation to your PSEO school You will be treated as a college student by your advisor and professors-who will not know you are a high school student unless you tell them…& they probably won’t care. You earn college credit by passing the class (*Remember when you apply to colleges they will get a copy of your PSEO transcript so the grades you receive from your PSEO school are extremely important!) You will need to think about extracurricular involvement/the high school experience

PSEO Step 1: Meet eligibility criteria RCTC: Seniors: 2. 5 gpa, Juniors: 3. 0 gpa AND score at college level reading on the Accuplacer If you still need to meet math graduation requirements at THS, may also need to score at college level math Riverland/DCTC: Rank in top 50% seniors/30% juniors of your class AND score at college level on Accuplacer *Sophomores must have met or exceeded proficiency on 8 th gr reading MCA & can only take CTE courses WSU: Jrs 3. 5 gpa or 25 ACT, Srs 3. 3 gpa or 23 ACT, 5/1 Mankato: Jrs 3. 3 gpa or 24 ACT, Srs 3. 0 gpa or 21 ACT Concordia St. Paul: 3. 25 gpa, essay, App deadline 5/15 Uof. M-TC: Admit 600, Avg gpa 3. 93, App deadline 4/1 Uof. M-R: 3. 0 gpa, Seniors & Health Care majors only, must attend full-time (need other grad reqs done), App deadline 5/1

PSEO 2. Obtain PAPER application and Complete ONLINE application : http: //www. rctc. edu/admissions/html/application _form. html OR http: //www. riverland. edu/pseo/apply. cfm --Must get a parent signature-if they would like to meet with Ms. Kreigh about PSEO, all they have to do is ask! 3. Meet with Ms. Kreigh about current credits, graduation requirements & PSEO plan. 4. Submit application 5. Take Accuplacer March 22 nd hour 133

PSEO What Should I Do Now? Talk to parents to determine if this is the best option for you (transportation) Research what school fits your needs bestthen start the application Don’t feel stuck to RCTC-there are many options. The more rigorous the college, the better it will look on your app. Consider online & in person (could be just 1 x week) If you have at least a 3. 5 gpa, Online College in the High School courses may be a better fit for you as well.

PSEO No matter what, you will complete next year’s course registration as if you will be at Triton fulltime. Students must let Ms. Kreigh know by May 31 st if they plan to participate in PSEO the following year. **Remember. Can try it and change by semester. Start slow! Take a class or two fall semester, if it works you can take more second semester. It is possible to go from part-time to full-time (or vice versa).

PSEO The PSEO program is not suited for everyone, regardless of how high one's GPA might be. It is a great opportunity, but not the right opportunity for all students. Success in college will require maturity, responsibility, self-discipline, good study habits and time management skills.

Questions?

Accuplacer Thursday, February 22 nd hour Info & Prep Session Band Room Thursday, March 22 nd 8 am TEST (usually around 2 hours) At Triton High School in Lab 133 College Level Reading & Math tests