1. Transcripts, Grades, and PSEO, oh my!

2. Topics covered today: PSEO IB Graduation Requirements GPA review
Transcripts review
March 15th ACT Practice test notification

3. Preparation for college Recognition by college admissions office
Earning College Credit & High School Credit at The Same Time (Dual Credit)
Preparation for college
Recognition by college admissions office
Potential savings on tuition
Depends on receiving institution
Question to ask:
“Does the credit count toward graduation or just used for placement in higher level classes?”

4. Dual Credit Opportunities
AP Exams
IB Assessments
PLTW Courses
College Courses at Washburn
CLEP Exams
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

5. Articulation Examples
University of Minnesota
Accepts IB Higher Level scores of 5 or above for credits (8 cr)
Accepts AP scores of 3 or above for credit (3-4 cr)
Accepts some CLEP scores of 60 or above for credit ( 3-4 cr)
Accepts PSEO credits
MNSCU schools (i.e. St. Cloud, Mankato, Winona)
Accept IB Higher Level scores of 4 or above for 3 credits. Accept IB Standard Level scores of 4 or above for 2 credits.
Accept AP scores of 3 or above for credit (3 cr)
Accept all CLEP scores of 50 or above for credit (3 cr)
Accept PSEO credits

6. POST SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
The Minnesota Legislature created Post-Secondary Enrollment Options programs in 1985 to promote rigorous course taking and improve student transitions to postsecondary education. Postsecondary Enrollment Options allows high school juniors, seniors and some sophomores to take college courses at an actual college.

7. Local PSEO Programs University of Minnesota (25)
Minneapolis Community and Technical College (21)
Normandale (4)
North Central University (1)
Concordia (1)
St. Kate's’
Hamline
Macalester
Bethel
McNally Smith
St. Paul College
Northwestern
MCAD
Dunwoody

8. University of Minnesota
Application deadline April 1st (One enrollment period for year); May 30th notification; 500 admitted students out of applicants
GPA, course rigor, PSAT (considered, not expected)
Typical Enrollee: Average GPA 3.89 with rigorous courses
Basic form must be completed on-line but additional paperwork must be picked up in counseling office and turned in to the U of M:
Instructions
Balance Sheet
PSEO notice
Test scores
Requires counselor sign-off
Placement testing for Math and World Language after admission
Science classes usually have a high school pre-requisite
Info sessions: 2/22, 2/24, 3/8 5:30 Bell Auditorium

9. Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC)
June 1st / December 1st deadlines
Juniors: 3.0 GPA
Seniors: 2.5 GPA
Pass the Accuplacer Test
Application is on-line only: pick-up instructions and other materials in counseling office.
Courses in Nursing, Air Traffic Control, Audio Production, Cinema, Video Arts, Photography are not available to PSEO students.

10. Normandale Community College
Application deadline: July 1st and Dec. 1st
Juniors: Top 1/3 of class or 70th percentile on PSAT
Seniors: Top 1/2 of class or 50th percentile on PSAT
Pick-up application in counseling office and mail in with transcript and counselor signed form.
Informational Sessions: 2/2, 3/1 5:00pm

11. PSEO: High School versus College
Teachers often remind you of due dates and assignments.
Teachers check your completed work
Testing is frequent and covers small amounts of material.
Teachers often arrange tests so as not to conflict with school events.
“Good faith” is often rewarded with a higher grade.
Classes meet every day.
Access to student information.
COLLEGE
Professors expect you to read, save , and consult syllabus for due date
Homework is not often given and rarely checked or used for grading. Expecting you can do a similar task on an exam.
Testing is infrequent, cumulative, and encompasses a large part of your grade.
Tests are scheduled without regard for other classes or activities.
Reading load is much heavier than high school.
“Good faith” effort is appreciate but typically doesn’t change the grade you earned.
Classes meet two or three times a week.
No parent access to student information.

12. Final Considerations for PSEO
Maintain close contact with WHS counselor for course approval, other important information.
Limited to full-time status.
All grades added to WHS transcript.
Any C- or less likely will result in probation.
Transfer of credits subject to discretion of receiving institution.
Part-time students must be wary of and responsible for change of classes to start 2nd semester.
Success rate

13. PSEO Application Steps
Pick up application materials in WHS Counseling Office or download/apply directly through college website.
2.Be sure to submit all required materials (transcript, Notice of Registration, and when required, exams/balance sheets)
3.After notification of acceptance, attend orientation
4. Meet with WHS counselor to approve credits and set-up schedule (August)

14. International baccalaureate (IB)
Created in Switzerland in 1968 for students in international schools.
Know for setting high standards and emphasizing creative and critical thinking.
Students are responsible for their own learning, choosing topics and devising their own projects, while teachers act more as supervisors or mentors than sources of facts.
Emphasizes research and encourages students to learn from their peers.

15. * Indicates a new class at Washburn for the 2016-2017 school year
IB Courses at Washburn
Group 1 (English)
Language and
Literature HL
Group 2 (World Languages)
Spanish SL and HL
French SL and HL
Group 3 (History)
History HL
History SL
Group 4 (Science)
Physics SL* or HL
Chemistry SL
Biology SL or HL
Environmental Systems &
Societies (ESS) SL
Sports, Exercise, and
Health Science SL*
Group 5 (Mathematics)
Math Studies SL
Math SL
Math HL
Group 6 (Arts)
Visual Arts SL or HL
Music SL*
* Indicates a new class at Washburn for the school year

16. IB options at Washburn
IB Certificate
Washburn IB Medallion
IB Diploma

17. IB Certificate One or more SL or HL Courses
Earn a passing grade in each course
Complete all internal assessments for each course
May exams
Participation in the May 2016 or 2017 examination session

18. IB WHS Medallion 2 HL and/or 2 SL Courses
Earn a passing grade in each course
Complete all internal assessments for each course
TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
Earn a passing grade in the course
Complete the TOK Essay
Complete the TOK Presentation
CAS (Creative, Action & Service)
Enter Goals online Enter completed hours online with supervisors name, , and phone number
Enter a reflection for each activity
May exams
Participation in the May examination sessions

19. IB Diploma 3 HL and 3 SL Courses (Max 4 HL)
Earn a passing grade in each course
Complete all internal assessments for each course
EE (Extended Essay)
Choose a Teacher Advisor in January of your Junior year Read the Guide
Research! Draft due: August your senior year Final due: January your Senior year
TOK (Theory of Knowledge)
Earn a passing grade in the course
Complete the TOK Essay
Complete the TOK Presentation
CAS (Creative, Action & Service)
Enter Goals online
Enter completed hours online with supervisors name, , and phone number
Enter a reflection for each activity
May exams
Participation in the May 2016 and 2017 examination sessions
the IB office to request scores to be sent to the college of your choice

20. Questions about ib?
Room 133

21. Graduation Requirements
Minimum 21.5 total credits needed from the
Following subject areas:
English 4 credits (16 quarters)
Social Studies 4 credits (16 quarters)
Math 3 credits (12 quarters)
Science 3 credits (12 quarters)
Physical Ed 1 credit (4 quarters)
Health 1 credit (4 quarters)
Fine Arts 1 credit (4 quarters)
Electives 4.5 credits (18 quarters)
Complete ALL My Life Plan (MLP) requirements
Complete any necessary exams (ACT or Accuplacer)

22. Reality of Remedial College Work
Huh, I only need three years
of science and math?...
Yes, BUT: You may need to take remedial college courses if you’re skills are not college level ready
TAKE FOUR YEARS OF MATH AND SCIENCE!
Take more than two years of World Language if your prospective college requires you take a World Language

23. GPA Calculation Reminder
A points C 2.00 points
A points C points
B points D points
B points D 1.00 points
B points D points
C points F 0.00 points
To calculate GPA, simply add the number of points you earned and divide by the number of classes you had.
Your GPA is cumulative. This means that you add and divide to the total from each preceding quarter.

24. GPA: What Does It Mean? > 2.0 GPA* 2.50 - 3.00 GPA* 3.00 – 3.25 GPA

25. Who Cares about GPA? College Admissions Committees
Scholarship Committees
Post Secondary Options
Auto Insurance Companies
Washburn Athletic Department
NCAA

26. Transcripts – Your official school document
Record of all your high school courses, grades, GPA, and class rank
Necessary for almost all postsecondary education
Organized by semester and year

27. Current 9th grade transcript

28. Current 12th grade transcript

29. ACT Practice Test – March 15th
You will be taking a retired ACT practice test in under two months
Take this test seriously, it will be an indicator of your real ACT score
It will also show you areas of strength and areas of improvement
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR OR CCC STAFF FOR HELP AND INFORMATION ABOUT STUDYING!