1. PSEO
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allows 11th- and 12th-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.

2. PSEO
10th Grade Option 
Eligible 10th-grade students can enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) course through PSEO. If the student earns a “C” or higher grade in this first course, she/he is eligible to take additional CTE courses while in 10th grade.
Eligibility:10th-grade student must have met the proficiency level of “meets or exceeds” on the 8th-grade MCA reading test.
Can be difficult making this work in an already full year of required courses at the high school
CTE Class only, no “generals” are allowed to be taken

3. PSEO Do NOT pay for tuition or books
DO need to provide own transportation to PSEO school
Treated as a college student by their advisor and professors-who will not know they are a high school student unless you tell them…& they probably won’t care. Regular college courses with college students
College courses are more rigorous than high school. Student will earn college credit (by passing the class) and begin their college gpa. Courses will also be factored into their high school gpa as well.
Consider the high school experience/extra-curricular involvement
This means if there is a problem-they want to deal with the student, not the parents.
You need to be confident that you can achieve As and Bs at the college you will be attending. Colleges will look more heavily at your PSEO grades because they are the best indicator of how you will achieve at their college. Grades are counted twice—PSEO grades are factored into your high school gpa and your college gpa. They are also usually weighted heavier in your high school gpa because they are worth more credit.
Some college programs may require you get a certain grade in a class for it to count. Others, for example nursing, require you to have a certain gpa to enter their program, typically a 3.0. A student achieving Bs and Cs at Triton that then goes full-time PSEO and achieves at the same level caused their gpa to drop from a 3.0 to a 2.9—that’s a significant difference.
Extracurricular-remember that being a well-rounded candidate is also important for elite colleges and almost all scholarships. It will take extra work on your part to stay involved in high school activities-sports, clubs, dances, volunteer opportunities, etc.—but you are still a Triton student and can attend anything a typical Triton High School student can

4. PSEO Step 1: Meet eligibility criteria
RCTC: Seniors: 2.5 gpa, Juniors: 3.0 gpa
or only able to take certain classes under an AAS degree-Ms. Kreigh can help you figure this out or visit RCTC’s website:
Riverland/DCTC: Rank top 50% seniors/ top 30% juniors
WSU: Jrs top 15% or 26 ACT, Srs top 25% or 25 ACT
Mankato: Jrs 3.3 gpa or 24 ACT, Srs 3.0 gpa or 21 ACT
Concordia St. Paul: 3.25 gpa, writing sample, letter Rec
UofM-TC: Admit 600, Avg gpa 3.89, App deadline 4/1
UofM-Roch: 3.0 gpa & top half, taken challenging coursework, esp in math & science; strong interest in health sciences, essay, App deadline 4/15
Must College Level Reading on Accuplacer
If you still need to meet math graduation requirements at THS, may also need to score at college level math
RCTC’s AAS option-I don’t recommend this unless you are only planning to take 1 class.
If you don’t qualify via the Accuplacer there’s no getting around it. You can try again the following semester.
Note that WSU and Mankato have higher gpas…in part are their classes probably tougher-yes, but they also understand what gpa students really need to be achieving at the high school level in order to be successful at the PSEO level. Of the students I have seen at Triton, typically who begin PSEO with above a 3.0 are successful, those that insist on doing it and are in the range are not.
Think about whether or not you’ve taken advantage of what Triton offers-if not, maybe it’s a better fit to take advanced classes here. You do NOT need to go full-time PSEO, and I don’t typically recommend that juniors do (lack of freedom with needing to complete so many graduation credits). You can also change your enrollment on a semester basis-increasing or decreasing.

5. PSEO
Step 2: Apply
PAPER application (parent signatures required!!) and ONLINE application
Step 3: Meet with Ms. Kreigh
Review current credits, graduation requirements & PSEO plan (with completed applications)
Step 4: Ms. Kreigh submits paper application
Step 5: Schedule Placement Test (Accuplacer) after initial acceptance
--Offered at Triton on Thursday, April 21st 8am
--Student may choose to take at their college

6. PSEO
Be sure to:
Research what school fits your needs best-then 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 1x 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.
Those students who fit this have already been talked to individually
Complete graduation requirements sooner rather than later
Want to be done with as many graduation requirements as possible. If you are planning to do PSEO it should be because you want to take classes that you don’t have the opportunity to take here…that won’t be the case if you’re having to take all of your graduation requirements there

7. Can try it and change by semester. Start slow!
PSEO
Students must let Ms. Kreigh know by *May 30th if they plan to participate in PSEO the following year by turning in a completed application packet.
**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).
May 30th is a very recent change from March 31st…..however students should still plan to get applications in as soon as possible so that they have the most options for which classes they want to take (both content & schedule)

8. 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.
PSEO is a great opportunity, but it’s not the right opportunity for all students. You will inevitably miss out on the high school experience. Take ample time to think about this and involve your parents.

9. Thursday, April 21st 8am—until you finish (usually around 2 hours)
Accuplacer Date
Thursday, April 21st 8am—until you finish (usually around 2 hours)
At Triton High School in Lab 133
College Level Reading & Math tests
Not timed
Practice questions and tests online