1. College Credit Plus Westfall Local Schools

2. What is College Credit Plus (CCP)? ▪ College Credit Plus (CCP), formerly known as PSEO, is a program that allows students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to be enrolled in both high school and college course work at the same time. ▪ Students MUST apply for acceptance to the university/college they would like to attend for CCP

3. Continued… ▪ Carefully develop your plan, including selecting the option and courses you hope to take, with your high school officials before registering.

4. Important Things to Consider… ▪ Students involved in CCP will be taking college level courses. ▪ Students will be applying to a university/college and will be accepted to that institution based on its admission requirements. Each institution has its own admission requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to look into these requirements through contacting the institution directly or looking online. ▪ Westfall Local School District has no control over the acceptance of a student to CCP or a university/college. ▪ It is the responsibility of the student to contact the university/college he/she would like to attend for CCP.

5. Important Things to Consider… ▪ FERPA - CCP students are considered college students upon participation in the program. Under FERPA, college records are not to be released to anyone, including parents, without written permission from the student. ▪ Grades from CCP will appear on a high school transcript. ▪ Grades from CCP will appear on the college transcript the student is attending. These grades must be presented if/when a student applies to another college as a high school graduate. ▪ Students are subject to a college’s academic probation and/or dismissal from their institution.

6. Important Things to Consider… ▪ Majority of colleges have a C- as their academic probation level. Each college is different. It is imperative that you are aware of any repercussions that may affect your student based upon an academic probation status. ▪ CCP is free to students. HOWEVER, if a student fails a course, they MUST pay back the cost of tuition and books for the failed course!

7. Important Things to Consider… ▪ Credits transfer from public to private colleges fairly easily. Once again, though a college may accept a student’s CCP credits they may not be accepted by your student’s chosen major. ▪ Things I have heard from private colleges. – We won’t accept CCP credits. – We will accept CCP credits as electives only. They won’t count toward a student’s “major” requirements. – We won’t accept credits from another private college. – We will only accept “post high school” credits. (That means credits you’ve earned AFTER your high school graduation. – We will not accept ANY online credits.  It is CRAZY, SUPER IMPORTANT that you ask an admissions office things like this…..

8. Letter of Intent ▪ If a student is interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2016-2017 school year, he/she MUST sign a Letter of Intent and return it to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than April 1 st. ▪ This does not mean you cannot change your mind. It is simply required by the state of Ohio for recording purposes.

9. Partnering Institutions ▪ Ohio Christian University (Trailblazer Academy) ▪ Ohio University – Chillicothe ▪ Columbus State Community College ▪ The Ohio State University (The Ohio State Academy)

10. Trailblazer Academy – Ohio Christian University To participate, students must meet the following requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. ACT Score of 19 or Higher or SAT equivalent (the ACT COMPASS placement exam is also accepted) To apply for the Trailblazer Academy Program: Complete the paper OR online application (no application fee) Submit Guidance Form Submit an official high school transcript to Ohio Christian University Admission Office Submit ACT/SAT/***COMPASS scores Email - TrailblazerAcademy@OhioChristian.eduTrailblazerAcademy@OhioChristian.edu Website: www.OhioChristian.edu/trailblazer-academywww.OhioChristian.edu/trailblazer-academy ** Application due to Ohio Christian by March 18, 2016 **

11. Ohio University - Chillicothe For extensive admission requirements visit: http://www.chillicothe.ohiou.edu/pages/students/PSO/index.htm#GenInfo Application Process: Submit completed application no later than May 1 st. This is available at OU-C (onsite/online) or in guidance office Enclose $20 nonrefundable application fee Have transcript sent directly to OU-C from Westfall Submit verification of completion of OGT (if applicable) Take Compass placement testing at OU-C OU-C will notify you of acceptance through mail. Upon acceptance, it is your responsibility to set up Compass Placement Testing by calling 740-774-7754 Questions regarding this program should be directed to Neeley Allen at 740-774-7721. ** Application due to OU-C no later than April 1, 2016 **

12. Admission Requirements can be found online: http://www.cscc.edu/community/dual-credit/ Application Process: The application can be found online at the above link. Students must take the Compass Placement tests. Scheduling information for these tests can be found online -- www.cscc.edu/services/testingcenter/compass.shtml www.cscc.edu/services/testingcenter/compass.shtml CCP students will not be able to register for classes until after June 1 st. Full acceptance is based on completing an online CCP Orientation Session. For questions associated with career counseling and academic advising for CC+ students, contact Westfall’s CCP advisory at jmille02@cscc.edujmille02@cscc.edu For general questions, please email collegecreditplus@cscc.educollegecreditplus@cscc.edu ** Application and orientation forms must be completed by August 1, 2016 for consideration ** Columbus State Community College

13. The Ohio State Academy - The Ohio State University For extensive admission requirements visit: http://undergrad.osu.edu/academy/how_to_apply.html http://undergrad.osu.edu/academy/how_to_apply.html Application Process: Completed online application (see below for login information), including a 300-word essay. Completed High School Information Form, signed by high school counselor or principal Official transcript of high school course work Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT) Online Application: Create your account at https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osuacd.https://www.applyweb.com/apply/osuacd Log in to https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=osuacd and complete your application.https://www.applyweb.com/cgi-bin/app?s=osuacd Contact information: Phone: 614-292-3980 E-mail: askabuckeye@osu.eduaskabuckeye@osu.edu ** Application due to OSU no later than May 1, 2016 **

14. Next Steps… ▪ If interested in College Credit Plus, fill out the Letter of Intent and return to Mr. Rediger/Mrs. Brown NO LATER than April 1 st. ▪ Apply for admission to the institution of your choosing. ▪ Schedule to take the COMPASS or other test by May 27, 2016