1. PSEO Night 2016 Robbinsdale Armstrong High School - March 12, 2015

2. Agenda Introductions Background Forms and Timelines MCTC Hennepin Tech
North Hennepin
U of M
FAQ
Questions

3. Speakers
Jamie Dukowitz, College Counselor at Armstrong
Dena Russell & Namibia Little, Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Candice Bartelle, North Hennepin
Yolanda Martinez-Pineda, Hennepin Tech
Scott Conen, University of Minnesota

4. What is PSEO?
The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program, also known as PSEO, was created in 1985 as a means to "promote rigorous educational pursuits and provide a wider variety of options for students." Through PSEO, high school students receive both high school and college/university credit for college or university courses that are completed.

5. Who is eligible?
Minnesota high school students are eligible going into their:
Sophomore year: New in Has taken 8th-grade MCA reading test and had a proficiency level of “meets or exceeds”. Eligible students can enroll in one Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.
Junior year: typically in the top 1/3 of their class or score at or above the 70th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test such as ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN
Senior year: typically in the top half of their class or score at or above the 50th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test such as ACT, SAT, PSAT or PLAN
Each institution may have their own requirements

6. Cost?

7. History at AHS Most students will do part-time
Semester 1
Semester 2
49 students
46 students
51 students
55 students
54 students
56 students
Most students will do part-time
Most students will do English or Social PSEO and do Math or Science at AHS
Most students will go to North Hennepin
We have had students go to Normandale, St. Thomas, Bethel, Crown College, Northwestern in St. Paul and many more

8. Credits College credits will count for ½ as many for Armstrong
For example a 4 Credit “College Writing” course will count for 2 high school credits of English at AHS
Students need to make sure they are meeting their Armstrong graduation requirements for credits
Almost all credits will transfer to colleges, but student will need to check with the colleges they attend

9. Grades All grades earned at the college will placed on the transcript
Be careful when dropping courses to check deadlines – what is on the college transcript will appear on high school transcript
There are no mid quarter or quarter grade checks
Students will eventually need to request their college transcripts be sent to the college they attend after they graduate

10. Forms Each college will have their own application
AHS Agreement and Letter of Understanding Sheet
Three Part Form
Finish all forms and hand into Wanda, guidance secretary
Wanda will add transcripts (and test scores if needed), counselors will fill out forms and we will mail the whole package to the college

11. ARMSTRONG PSEO PACKET for North Hennepin
ARMSTRONG PSEO PACKET
for North Hennepin
Please return the PSEO Agreement form, the three part registration form, and the application to the guidance office
North Hennepin Community College:
Applications and transcript in their office on the deadline date:
Fall Semester-Priority Application – April 15
Fall Semester – June 1
Spring Semester - December 1

12. Full or part time
address
Student signs
Parent signs

13. Student fills out
Counselor fills out
College fills out

14. Timeline Now - Application deadlines Check with each school
U of M – April 1st is the earliest
Spring - Apply and wait to hear back
Spring/Summer - Go into the college and take placement test
Spring/Summer - Register for college classes
Late August - Meet with AHS counselors to adjust schedule and check credits

15. Hennepin Tech

16. MCTC

17. University of Minnesota

18. North Hennepin

19. Online admission process
PSEO students now must submit their PSEO application online.
3-part forms and transcripts can be uploaded into the application (you’ll see the option once the app is submitted) or can be ed.

20. Online admission process

21. Acceptance criteria
Students that meet the top 1/3 or top ½ ranking criteria are “eligible.”
In order for a student to be “accepted,” they must pass the reading portion of the Accuplacer placement test.
Accuplacer testing must be done by the deadline.

22. When to apply - NOW Priority deadline: Final deadline:
April 15th
Final deadline:
July 1st
Do not wait until June to start your process.
If you’re applying to multiple schools, go through each school’s application process then make your decision later.

23. Classes PSEO students can take
Most 1000 (or above) level classes – that do not require an additional fee
PSEO students cannot take 800 or 900 level classes (or writing or math classes unless they test into those areas)
There are few courses with consumables that must be paid by the student
Ex: art kits or goggles

24. Orientation
Admitted PSEO students will go through orientation (which begins April 18th) to work with an Academic Advisor to get registered for classes.
Students must meet with their counselors prior to orientation to figure out what courses they need to register for.
Students will learn about policies, procedures, etc. that will be enforced. Paying attention and remembering (or asking about) these things makes or breaks the success of PSEO students.

25. Successful PSEO students
Pay attention to dates and deadlines
Ask questions if they’re not sure
Get involved
Have communication with their high school and their advisors and professors at NHCC
Get help, utilize tutoring, visit professors during office hours, etc.

26. Frequently asked Questions
What is better AP or PSEO?
What classes should I take at college?
Will my credits transfer?
Can I still participate in extra curricular activities?
Transportation?
Parking?
Advisory information?
Summer options?

27. Other questions? Jamie Dukowitz College Counselor 763-504-8824
Other questions?