pseo information for midpoint campus center
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PSEO General Information for Midpoint Campus CenterTRANSCRIPT
Welcome Parents & Students
2013 Post Secondary Enrollment Options Information Session
Post Secondary Enrollment Option B (PSEO B)
Credit-in-Escrow/ Option A
Two Programs
Free tuition and books
Counts on high school transcript and college transcript
Must be taken during the academic year
Fall deadline for application – June 15th
PSEO B
Paid for by student and parents
Counts on college transcript / May also be used for high school credit
Classes can be taken during the summer as well as the academic year
Deadline for application – 3 weeks prior to start of term
Credit-in-Escrow/ Option A
Freshman 3.9 GPA for 7 & 8
grade accumulation Complete assessment
Sophomore 3.7 GPA for 8 & 9
grade accumulation Complete assessment
Criteria for Participation Example for LCCC:
Junior 3.5 high school GPA Complete
assessment
Senior 3.0 high school GPA Complete assessment
If students do not meet the GPA requirements for PSEO-B, they can take a class in one area that they have a special talent in.
For example: If a student has a
3.0 GPA in math, they can take a college level math.
Talent Clause
Students can choose general education or core courses that will transfer to state colleges and universities.
Students can choose electives or other courses that they find interesting or cannot take at the high school that may help in career exploration or to prepare for college expectations.
Choice of Classes
Freshmen◦ one course per
semester
◦ must meet prerequisite
Sophomores◦ two or more courses
per semester may be allowed
◦ must meet prerequisite
Juniors and Seniors◦ equivalent of a high
school day◦ must meet prerequisite
Most Colleges have Course Limitations – Example:
# of periods in your high school day (excluding the standard lunch period)
_# of Carnegie units you are taking through
your high school__________________________________result
multiplied by 5
Formula to determine payment
Students should notify middle/high school of intent to participate (get intent form from school) by March 30
Complete college application AS SOON AS YOU DECIDE to PARTICIPATE . Turn in to HS immediately!
Discuss college course selections with your high school counselor and have them send in school transcript.
What To Do and When
Most Colleges require students to take COMPASS Assessment.
Check www.lorainccc.edu/compass for sample questions and lab hours.
Or…Submit ACT/SAT scores to college.
Placement for College Courses
PSEO
Benefits & Cautions
Attend college while still in high school Count credits for both high school and
college Use credits at college or transfer credits Complete college degree in fewer terms and
with greater flexibility Reduce overall costs of college education
PSEO Participation...Benefits
Cost Per Semester Hour
LCCC $ 103.05 CSU $ 373.00KSU $ 425.00 Univ. of Akron $ 385.19Univ. of Toledo $ 316.58 Baldwin-Wallace $ 820.00CWRU $1,615.00 Oberlin College $ 1780.00John Carroll Univ. $ 935.00
Above tuition is for Universities on a Semester System for academic year 2011/2012
Some Comparable Tuition Rates
Offset the difficult process of obtaining scholarships
Take courses not available at high school
Increase opportunities for career exploration
Experience diversity by exposure to students of different backgrounds, ages and beliefs
PSEO Participation... Benefits
College Site: student is removed from the high school environment
HB 282, 3.0 high school GPA is required in subject area
You Should Know…
Grades earned in college coursework may affect high school class rank
College grades are usually computed into GPA (depends on school policy)• Some schools add quality points for college
courses, like they would for honors courses • Even an A in a college class can sometimes
negatively impact student’s class rank
You Should Know…
Students may find it more difficult to partake in high school extra-curricular activities
Students will be exposed to course- work geared toward adult learners
Students may not have the maturity for the college atmosphere
You Should Know…
College transcripts are permanent records
Students retain entering freshman status toward federal and state financial aid--check with receiving institution about their scholarships
School districts will seek financial restitution if student fails or withdraws from a course
You Should Know…
High school graduation may be jeopardized if a student fails or drops a college course that is also being used for high school credit.
• Work closely with high school counselor
• Give your absolute best effort• Talk to your instructors!• Get help/tutoring if necessary
You Should Know…
Students will follow college calendar. Breaks and days off and finals may differ.
FERPA – No interim reports or parent conferences…
You Should Know
Questions?
Thanks for coming out this evening!