PSEO Checklist

PSEO PACKET
Updated 3/2017
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The information included in this packet will assist Blooming Prairie High School students with pursuing Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) during their junior and/or senior year. Sophomores are eligible for one career and technical class. Below is a checklist of steps to complete if you choose to pursue PSEO; all steps must be completed in order to participate.

Verify PSEO Eligibility with School Counselor	Sophomores: A student who is in 10th grade and has attained a passing score (“meets and exceeds” or score of 850) on the 8th grade MN Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) in reading and meets any of the other course prerequisites or course enrollment standards established by the college, including but not limited to assessment test scores, program admission or other requirements of the Career Technical Course they wish to enroll in. Sophomores are allowed to take one career technical education course during the first semester of enrollment. If the student receives a grade of a C or better in the course, the student shall be allowed to take additional career technical courses in subsequent term. Juniors: Must be in the upper one-third of class or test score at or above the 70th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-reference test such as the ACT, PSAT, or SAT and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Seniors: Must be in the upper one-half of class or test score at or above the 50th percentile on any nationally standardized, norm-referenced test such as the ACT, PSAT, or SAT and cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Parent Meeting with School Counselor	Students must schedule a meeting with their parent(s) and the school counselor before applying to a college for PSEO classes. Apply Online for admission to Riverland if you have not already done so. There is no cost to apply! Notice of Student Registration Form Students need to submit two copies of this form at time of application, one for Fall semester and one for Spring semester. PSEO Student Planning Guide This form is required to continue with the registration process. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that all PSEO courses go towards fulfilling unmet high school graduation requirements. This form is what is used to help avoid any financial costs to the PSEO student for enrollment in a course(s) that MDE may not financially cover. Have your High School submit a copy of your transcript and assessment scores to Riverland’s PSEO Coordinator below. Submit all completed paperwork to Riverland via mail or email. Please email paperwork to: chelsea.petersen@riverland.edu ; Riverland Community College Attn: Chelsea Petersen 1900 8th Ave NW Austin, MN 55912 Please come with your information packet filled out as best you can. Students and parents must review and sign the PSEO contract with the school counselor.
Complete Admission Application(s)	Riverland will email each student with additional instructions detailing the process of enrollment once these essential forms are received.
Receive Acceptance Letter	Once you receive the Acceptance Letter from the college/university, carefully review the next steps required from the college. If you need assistance or have questions about what to do, feel free to talk with your school counselor.
Take the Placement Exam	In order to take PSEO courses, you will be required to take a placement exam, usually the Accuplacer exam, in the areas of English, reading and mathematics. The college will explain this process to you in your acceptance letter.
Register for PSEO Courses	You will not be able to register for classes until you take the Accuplacer exam; bring your results from the exam to your meeting. Schedule a meeting with the PSEO coordinator to register for classes. Review the list of college courses that are equivalent to Blooming Prairie High School graduation requirements.
Provide Schedule to School Counselor	You must provide your school counselor with your complete PSEO schedule once you’ve registered with the college.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What college or university should I take PSEO courses at?
Ultimately, you can decide where to take classes. Any public college or university in Minnesota, and some private colleges/universities, offer options for high school students to take PSEO courses.
Do I have to apply every semester to take PSEO classes?
No, but you will have to complete paperwork each semester to continue participating in PSEO. There are parts of the paperwork that need to be completed by your school counselor before you can register for classes. Paperwork must be provided to your school counselor by the student-PSEO students must allow 3-5 days for the counselor to process the paperwork.
Will my credits transfer to another school?
It depends. In most cases, your credits will transfer, especially if you plan to attend a public Minnesota college or university. However, there is no guarantee credits will transfer. You can check whether certain courses may transfer by checking course equivalents at https://www.transfer.org/uselect/login.htm.
Should I study for the Accuplacer? YES – In order to do your best, you must prepare! There are a variety of Accuplacer Study Guides available for free on the Internet. Just Google “Free Accuplace Study Guides” and a variety of resources will be available to access.

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