1. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

2. Presentation Outline
Provide general PSEO information including eligibility criteria to ARCC and AHTC.
Provide dates of information sessions to ARCC, AHTC, and the University of MN
Application instructions

3. PSEO Program Facts
PSEO is a state program for eligible sophomores, juniors and seniors.
PSEO offers the opportunity to enroll in and attend college-level courses and apply earned credits towards high school graduation requirements and a college degree.
Provides funding for tuition and books during the school year only.
Duration of eligibility based on grade level
Three years for sophomores
Two years for juniors
One year for seniors
Summer classes are not funded by the state

4. PSEO Eligibility for Anoka Ramsey Community Colleges
High School Juniors
Must have 3.5 G.P.A or higher or be ranked in the upper 1/3 of their class
or score at or above the 70th percentile on any nationally standardized norm-referenced test
High School Seniors
Must have 3.0 G.P.A. or higher or be ranked in the upper ½ of their class
or score at or above the 50th percentile on any nationally standardized norm-referenced test

5. High School Sophomores
Pass 8th grade MCA Reading (850 or higher)
No online courses
Only one 1000 level career/tech education course in 1st semester
Remember that career/tech education courses do not transfer to a 4 year college!
Need C or better to take 2nd semester courses

6. Which classes give honors credit?
Not all college classes will be considered honors classes on your high school transcript.
Consult the list of district-approved PSEO honors courses on the district website. This list is found under:
Academics
Grade Level and Course information
High School
PSEO
“PSEO Approved and Denied Courses MASTER Updated ”
If column 6 is marked, the class is honors
If column 7 is marked, the class is NOT honors

7. College vs. High School Many choices for course selection
Faster pace of college classes
Fewer tests in college
Higher expectations
Reading and writing intensive
Time management is critical

8. Important Things for Parents to Know
College vs. High School
Important Things for Parents to Know
FERPA (Family Educational Rights & Protection Act)
- Students need to fill out a “Consent to Release Form” to allow parents access student information. Example: grades and classes enrolled in.
Not all college professors take attendance, but some do.
The classroom is managed by the professor.
- The syllabus is the contract between the student and professor.
- Each class can have a different tone – read the syllabus.

9. Potential Consideration
Academic Warning: Students are placed on Academic Warning when they fail to meet ARCC’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for one semester.
Maintain 2.0 Cum. G.P.A. and
Complete 67% of the classes they attempt, cumulatively.
Withdrawing or failing a course is considered not completing a course. If students fail to meet the policy the following semester, students are placed on Academic Suspension. Students are unable to attend ARCC and may lose their eligibility to receive any financial aid once they’ve graduated from high school.

10. Setting Course Load 1 college credit = 1 hour in class per week
4 credits at the college = 1 credit at Anoka High School
1 hour in class = 2 hours homework per day outside of class
Example: English 1121, 4 credits, 4 hours in class + 8 hours out = 12 hours per week
Full-time = 12 to 16 credits per semester

11. Scheduling Classes PSEO program in the morning or early afternoon
High school events in the afternoon

12. How many college classes do I take?
PSEO ANOKA HS credits 4 periods 4 – 6 credits 3 periods 7 – 9 credits 2 periods credits 1 period Full-time is minimum of 12 credits None *Usually full-time students take credits each semester. *Part-time college schedule and part-time high school schedule must add up to full-time status.

13. Sample part-time PSEO schedule
Tri 1 Tri 2 Tri 3
AHS AHS AHS
AHS AHS AHS
PSEO PSEO PSEO
Remember Advisement and Tornado Time on Wed.
may adjust your arrival time at the college.

14. AHS Regular Day Schedule
Period 1 7:40-8:47
Period 2 8:54-10:01
Period 3 10:08-11:15
Period 4 11:22-1:06 (30-min lunch)
Period 5 1:13-2:20
(Advisement affects Tuesday schedule and Tornado Time affects Wednesday schedule)
Examples:
Attending AHS for periods 1 – 2 means college class cannot start until 11:00 am.
Attending AHS for periods 4 – 5 means college class must end by 11:00 am (earlier preferred - consider winter!)

15. General Ed Credits
You Can Complete General Ed Credits for these Bachelor Degrees
Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
Architecture & Landscape Architecture
Aviation
Biology
Business
Business & Economics
Pre-Chiropractic
Computer Science
College of Continuing Education
Dental Hygiene
Pre-Dentistry
Education
Education and Human Development
Emergency Health Services
Environmental Science
Engineering
Human Ecology
Human Resource Development
Journalism/Mass Communications
Liberal Arts
Medical Technology
Pre-Medicine
Mortuary Science
Music, Music Education and Music Therapy
Natural Resources
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Physical Education and Coaching
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Recreation
Science, Engineering and Technology
Social Work
Veterinary Medicine
Information Technology Infrastructure

16. Transferring Credits Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
40-credit package of general education courses
Accepted by all MnSCU and University of Minnesota, also by some private schools
Access more information through Academic Advisor at the college
For more Info:

17. Transferring Credits to the U of M
Univ. of Minnesota’s MnCAP program
MnCAP is a cooperative admissions program with Twin Cities metro area Comm. Colleges. Students that enroll into the program and meet the program guidelines are guaranteed admissions into select colleges at the university. See U of M website for more details.
Participating U of M colleges include:
College of Biological Sciences (CBS)
College of Design (CD—Housing Studies and Environmental design only)
College of Education & Human Development (CHED-Family social science and Youth Studies only)
College of Food, Agri. & Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) & College of Science and Engineering (CSE)

18. ARCC PSEO Info sessions:
Wednesday, January 9th (SC270)
Tuesday, February 5th (SC270)
Thursday, March 7th (SC270)
Tuesday, March 26th (SC270)
Thursday, April 18th (B203)
Tuesday, May 7th (B202)
All sessions take place at 5:30 pm

19. PSEO at the U of M
The online application window opens February 1. Final postmark deadline is April 15, Students will be notified of admission decision by May 30.
The U of M is selective in accepting PSEO students. The average unweighted G.P.A. of admitted student is 3.92
Students should apply online and print the “PSEO balance sheet.” Bring the balance sheet, transcript release form, PSEO state form to the counseling office. Admission application and forms can be found on the U of M website:
For all other 4-year colleges, please contact the college directly.

20. U of M Campus Info. Sessions
Consider attending an Information Session on campus. Sessions cover application procedures and key considerations for PSEO at the U of M next year.
Dates, time, and room location can be found on the U of M PSEO website. These dates will be posted in January and are typically held in February and March

21. PSEO at Technical Colleges
Application process is similar to ARCC.
Placement test is required after applying.
College credit goes towards completion of a certified program.
Technical college credit does not generally transfer to a 2- or 4-year college.
Articulated credit can be obtained through STEP (Secondary Technical Education Program) in high school.

22. PSEO Registration Steps
Meet the initial college criteria:
-Juniors: G.P.A. or top 1/3 of your class
-Seniors: G.P.A. or top ½ of your class
Apply online to or

23. Registration steps, continued
Complete a transcript release form in the Counseling Office. Parents need to sign the form for students under age 18. There is a $3 fee for transcripts to be sent to the college. Request to have your transcript mailed along with the 3-part state form to the college.
Sign up online to take the Accuplacer placement test online for ARCC/AHTC or phone You may substitute ACT scores for the placement test if your ACT was taken within the last two years and meets the minimum required section scores:
English: 18 or higher Math: 22 or higher

24. The Accuplacer testing schedule is available online at
Student must sign up for an appointment for the Accuplacer. Walk in testing is no longer accepted. You must have your Anoka-Ramsey student ID number or StarID to sign up.
The Testing Center is located in Room SC 150. 
Students must present a photo ID and a student college ID number at the time of testing. Student ID numbers may be obtained at the Records Office.  It’s best to apply to the college prior to testing.  Plan for 2-3 hours to complete the test. You will get your results immediately.

25. Registration steps, continued
Schedule an appointment to see your counselor AFTER you take the placement test. Please bring your test results with you to the appointment. If you do not need to take a placement test due to your approved ACT score, please schedule an appointment with your counselor once accepted to the PSEO program.
Your counselor will review the results with you and discuss which classes you will need to take to meet high school graduation requirements.

26. IMPORTANT!!!
ARCC recommends applying by APRIL 15. If you apply after JUNE 1, your counselor will not be available to sign the state form and advise you in course selections to meet AHS graduation requirements..
Once accepted at ARCC, do an online Orientation and Registration Planning Session. This will include a tour, student ID info, advising & registration. ARCC will send instructions to you. These begin in late April and will continue into July and August. You’ll be able to register for classes at the college after you complete an orientation. It’s best to apply soon to get an early registration session.

27. Contact your Anoka counselor once you’ve registered for college classes. This may occur in late spring or over the summer. Please your AHS counselor your college schedule. If we have questions we will contact you when we return to the office in August.
Your Anoka High School schedule will not change until we receive your college schedule. To avoid truancy on your record, you must contact your AHS counselor after signing up for college classes.

28. What is a placement test?
The Accuplacer is a placement test that assesses skill levels in:
English composition
Mathematics
Reading
Test results are used to determine the appropriate course placement and can be used to assess whether you qualify for the PSEO program. If test scores are low, classes will not be paid for and the student must take the class at Anoka High School.

29. Placement Test Information
Students are not required to take the placement test(s) if they have:
Recent ACT sub-scores of at least 22 in math, 18 in English.
To use ACT score, an official ACT score report must be submitted to the Records and Registration Office at the college. Students request official copies from
In some cases, an SAT or MCA score can be used for course placement. Consult with ARCC once accepted.

30. PSEO Deadlines ARCC Preferred Deadline for early admission
Fall Semester registration: April 15
University of MN postmark deadline: April 15
You are not guaranteed college classes so apply early!
Reminder- counselors will not be available to assist students over the summer!

31. AHS Counselors
Grades10 & 12, Last Names A - J Ms. Gardner Grades 10 & 12, Last Names K - U Ms. Bruck Grades 9 & 11, Last Names A - J Ms. Schell Grades 9 & 11, Last Names K - U Mr. McMahon Grades 9 – 12, Last Names V-Z & all AVID & EL students Ms. Nelson