Post on 15-Jan-2016
DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Tonight’s information is subject to change
College Credit Plus Recommendations have been released by the Ohio Board of Regents
These recommendations are under consideration by the state Legislature
We are describing the PSEO program as it exists today.
What is PSEO?
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is an opportunity for qualified high school students to take college classes before graduation
There are two options: Option A – the student receives college credit and the
family pays all costs Option B – the student receives both high school and
college credit, and the school district pays tuition and books
Why Would I do Option A?
Option A is the only option available during the summer
Option A students may not want to have college classes on the high school transcript
What Does Option B Cover?
Option B students will have costs paid by the school district. This includes: Tuition Books (student may be required to return at the end
of the term) Fees
Option B does not include: Optional Fees (parking, gym membership) Transportation
What are the benefits of PSEO?
Free college creditOpportunity to enroll in classes not available
at high schoolExposure to college faculty/ college
expectationsCollege credit may transfer easily (especially
between public institutions within Ohio)
What Are the Risks of PSEO?
College coursework is more rigorous than high school Pace is much faster – students will cover the same
content as a year-long AP class in a 15 week semester College Faculty expect more work to be done outside
of the classroomFinancial Risk
PSEOP legislation states the school districts may require families to re-pay the cost of tuition and books for students who fail or withdraw
What Are the Risks of PSEO?
Participation in college classes may take time away from other activities Student may need to limit involvement in sports and
other extra-curricular activities or jobsTransportation is not provided
Students taking classes on a college campus need to factor in time needed to drive to campus, find parking, etc.
Course credit may not transfer to private or out-of-state colleges
Who can participate in PSEO?
Students must be in grades 9 – 12Students must have an open period in the
school day (not counting lunch) 1 HS Carnegie Unit (year long course) = 5 semester
hours A student with one open period may take 5 semester
hours during the entire school year
Students must file letter of intent with HS counselor by March 30
Students must meet the admission criteria set by the college
Who Should Participate in PSEO?
Students who are motivated and matureStudents who are strong studentsStudents who have interests beyond what is
available in the high schoolStudents who have the time to devote to
college classes
Miche le C. BrownSenior Ass i s tant D i rector
Undergraduate Admiss ions(614) 688-4468
Brown.1112@osu .eduht tp : / /undergrad .osu .edu /academy
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State Academy
Admission Criteria Students must have a grade point average of 3.7 (4.0
scale) and Student must have standardized test scores
ACT composite 26 or higher or SAT combined Math and Critical Reading 1180 or higher or
PSAT combined Math and Critical Reading 118 or higher or
Plan composite 26 or higher
Application Deadline Autumn semester – May 1 Spring Semester – November 1
The OSU Academy – Additional Requirements
Students must complete the college prep curriculum
Students wishing to take:
Must complete these high school courses…
English 4 units of college prep English
Math The highest level of math available at high school
Natural Science 3 units of science with a lab
Social Science 2 units of social science
Foreign Language 2 units of foreign language
Visual or Performing Arts
1 unit of visual or performing art
OSU Academy - Timeline
March 30 – letter of intent to participate in PSEO due to high school
May 1 – Deadline to apply for Autumn semester
Rolling – notification of admission into the Academy
Mid-June – invitation to on-campus orientation mailed to students
Late July/early August – on-campus orientation/ class scheduling
August 20 – first day Autumn Semester
Columbus State Community College Timeline
Timeline is as follows:
Public/Charter schools and Homeschools Private schools
PSEO A PSEO A
Summer 2014 – May 1, 2014 Summer 2014 – May 1, 2014
Autumn 2014 – July 1, 2014 Autumn 2014 – July 1, 2014
Spring 2015 – November 1, 2014 Spring 2015 – November 1, 2014
PSEO B PSEO B
Autumn 2014 – July 1, 2014 Autumn 2014 – May 1, 2014
Spring 2015 – November 1, 2014 Spring 2015 – May 1, 2014
Columbus State Community College Requirements
ACCUMULATIVE UNWEIGHTED HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE (on a 4.0 Scale)
ONE of the following STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES (minimums listed, completed within the last two years)
3.0 (or higher) for Seniors (Class of 2014)
ACT: Composite - 22
3.0 (or higher) for Juniors (Class of 2015)
OR PLAN: Composite - 20
3.0 (or higher) for Sophomores (Class of 2016)
SAT: Writing - 430 ANDCritical Reading - 450 ANDMath - 520
3.0 (or higher) for Freshmen (Class of 2017)
PSAT: Writing - 50 ANDCritical Reading - 50 ANDMath Score - 50
STEP 1 .COMPLETE THE COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION.
CSCC Steps for PSEO Enrollment
STEP 2 .TAKE THE COMPASS PLACEMENT TEST
Step 2
STEP 3 .COMPLETE AN ONLINE PSEO ORIENTATION ONLY AFTER RECEIVING AN
EMAIL THAT YOU MAY PROCEED.
Step 3
STEP 4 . (PRIVATE/08 SCHOOL PSEO B APPLICANTS ONLY) . SUBMIT AN OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPLICATION FOR NONPUBLIC STUDENT
PARTICIPATION BY JUNE 1ST.
Step 4
Things to Remember
We will communicate to you and your guidance counselor along the way.
Please use an e-mail address that you check often. That is our means of communication to you.
Call us with questions…..The CSCC website is a great resource.
JACKIE STEWARTJCSTWAR@CSCC.EDU
MICHELE BROWNBROWN.1112@OSU.EDU
Questions