PSEO (Post-Secondary

Enrollment Option)

What is PSEO?

Who Qualifies?Juniors in the top third of their

class

Seniors in the top half of their class

Some schools have more difficult admission requirements

North Hennepin Community College Anoka Ramsey Community College St. Cloud State University U of M Any public or private school in Minnesota

that offers PSEO

Where can I take PSEO classes?

Save money on tuition and books Get a jump start on completing college level

classes May reduce the time you spend in college Gives you a “feel” for what college will be

like May have a more flexible daily schedule

What are the benefits?

Miss out on high school experiences May not be able to schedule in classes that

you are required to take Spend money on gas Professors aren’t as available as STMA

teachers If you do poorly, it is on your permanent

college & high school record Credits may not transfer

What are the downfalls?

“Advanced students seeking a challenge—and a pat on the back for going above and beyond—sometimes wonder whether they might be better off taking courses at a local college rather than their high school’s honors or AP courses. In most cases, they won’t be. AP culminates in a grade recognized nationwide, and the caliber of student at your local college may not be as high as in an advanced high school course. A college course is generally the better option only if a student is looking at specialized subject matter, such as a language like Russian or Japanese. If the subject is in the high school curriculum, the best bet is to take it there.”

–What to do When for College by Edward B. Fiske & Bruce G. Hammond

AP Courses Art Calculus AB & BC English Microeconomics Physics Probability and

Statistics Psychology World History

CIS Accounting Chemistry Human Biology Pre-Calculus Spanish

Project Lead the Way

Options for earning college credit here in our building

Set up a meeting with your parents and your counselor AFTER March 1st only if you meet the PSEO requirements

Figure out what classes you need to take to graduate

Fill out application Wait to hear back from the college Go in for placement exam Attend Orientation/Register for classes

What are the steps to apply?

You must decide right from the beginning if you will be full-time or part-time student and then stick with that plan for the whole school year.

According to the MN State Statue, students must

notify the high school by May 30th if they plan to attend PSEO.

Please Note…

You are responsible for checking in with your counselor once you register for classes and throughout your senior year!

Register for the following courses at https://stma.thatscommunityed.com or see page 32 in the Community Ed book for more information.

ACT Test Prep -Taught by STMA HS Teachers-Week long course-$80

ZAPS Course -Taught by a ZAPS instructor-2 evening course-$79

ACT Training Camp-Taught by Academic All Star Tutoring-4 full day sessions-$299

Preparation for the ACT College Entrance Exam