PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges In

PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Selection Criteria & Deadlines: Colleges & Universities Contact Information Call the school to obtain an application, go online, or visit your school’s College & Career Center (CCC) or CCRC FYI - Sophomores may take Juniors and Seniors, you can take one Career and Technical Education (CTE) 1 Career and Technical Education class through PSEO. course as a PSEO student regardless of class rank or GPA,IF you are a public school For MnSCU Must pass 8th grade student and have a test score that meets or exceeds the standards on the 8th grade MCA reading MN Comprehensive Assessment test and meet the prerequisites of the course you are hoping to take. Each subsequent semester, PUBLIC Colleges (MCA) Reading at the you can take an additional career and technical course or general education course regardless of Only. composite proficiency level of your class rank or GPA as long as you meet the prerequisite of the course (meet minimum “meets or exceeds” & meet Accuplacer or have ACT Reading 21, or ACT English 18 (Sentence Skills), or ACT Math 22 prerequisites of the CTE (College Algebra). http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/CollReadi/PSEO/index.html course they wish to enroll in. Juniors – Top 33% of class, or score at or above the 70th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test. Anoka Ramsey Community Admissions: (763) 433-1300 th College 763-433-1967 Seniors – Top 50% of class, or score at or above the 50 percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test If you are at least 16 years of age you may be admitted NOT through PSEO (summer, too) & pay all costs. abbie . huttenburg @anokaramsey.edu www.anokaramsey.edu DEADLINES Spring: December 1; Fall: Priority is April 15 and Final is July 1 Juniors – Top 33% of class, or score at or above the 70th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test. Anoka Technical College 763-576-7710 Seniors – Top 50% of class, or score at or above the 50th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test www.anokatech.edu If you do NOT meet these requirements, you MAY participate in a formal interview explaining why you are interested in PSEO & what you can contribute to it. Deadlines Spring: Dec. 1, Fall: July 15. Augsburg College/St. Thomas ---- DO NOT OFFER PSEO. Admitted students are usually at least in the top 20% of their high school class. A PSAT, ACT or SAT Bethel University Krista Shadduck (651) 638-6242 score is required. An ACT score of 24 or higher is typical. Students are admitted only in the fall for the www.bethel.edu [email protected] entire year. Those admitted may attend part time or full time. You must submit reference forms from your pastor or youth pastor AND a school official. Deadline: must be RECEIVED by April 1 of Junior year. Century College Katy Moore: (651) 779-3962 Juniors – Top 33% of class OR at 70th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN test; www.century.edu [email protected] Seniors – Top 50% of class OR at 50th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN test. Students who do 1st – Take Acculacer exam. not meet either requirement may submit a letter of recommendation (teacher/counselor) & submit a Bring a current photo ID. Robert Beaver: (651) 779-5744 2-page, typed, font size 12, double-spaced essay, explaining why you are interested in PSEO & 2nd – Meet with your School [email protected] what you can contribute to it. Students must also meet minimum Accuplacer score requirements: Counselor to discuss your Test into READ 1000 / ENG 1021 OR have an ACT individual score of English: 18 or higher, Reading: Accuplacer test results. Applications must be 21 or higher. If you want to take PSEO math classes, you must test into Math 1025 or above with either an RECEIVED by the deadline! Accuplacer score at college level, or ACT Math: 22 or higher. Deadlines: Spring: Dec. 1; Fall: July 1. Concordia University- Choua Vang: 651-603-6275 Students with a 3.25 unweighted GPA are encouraged to apply. Optional Laptop rental costs $100. St. Paul www.csp.edu [email protected] Start in the Fall! Students may NOT take religion classes, private music classes, or independent study. Due: May 1, 2014! Dakota County Technical Karianne Loula: (651) 423-8298; Juniors: Top 33% of class OR an ACT score of 24 or higher. College [email protected] Seniors: Top 50% of class OR an ACT score of 21 or higher. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1; Fall: June 1 www.dctc.edu For top 50% of class (this is firm). May attend part time or full time. On-campus interview required. Take Dunwoody College of Molly Malone Docken: classes SENIOR YEAR. Dunwoody only offers General Education (no tech) classes to help students Technology (612) 381-3318 finish their high school coursework for graduation. Accuplacer testing MAY be required, depending www.dunwoody.edu [email protected] on your high school transcript. www.dunwoody.edu/apply = application for admission. Admissions will then email you PSEO documents. Deadline for Spring: Nov. 1, 2014. Deadline for Fall: May 1, 2015. Hamline University Call Ayn at (651) 523-2207 Generally Top 15% of high school class & 3.5 UNWEIGHTED G.P.A. Students are allowed to take 1 www.hamline.edu [email protected] class during their first term, and 2 their second term. Deadline for Spring: on Nov. 15; Fall: June 1 PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Hennepin Technical (763) 488-2663 Ashley Beeman Seniors: Top 50%of the class, Juniors: Top 33% of the class. Exceptions made based on recommendation College (952) 995-1456 of counselor, principal, or instructor as to your ability to handle college level work. Must achieve www.hennepintech.edu [email protected] minimum Accuplacer placement scores. NO deadline. May take Summer Courses & pay ALL COSTS. Juniors – Top 33% of class, or score at or above the 70th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test, Inver Hills Community th Mary Kadrlik: (651) 450-3661 AND have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Seniors – Top 50% of class, or score at or above the 50 percentile on College ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test, & have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Deadlines: Spring: Dec. 1. Fall: July 1 [email protected] www.inverhills.edu (Nursing Assistant is allowed for PSEO! Must test into READ 0099 – Accuplacer Reading of 63 or higher. If low class rank, can take CNA if took and passed 8th grade MCA Reading test. Provide a copy of scores.) Applicants are usually IB or AP students in the top 10% of class with a competitive ACT/SAT/PSAT score (a letter of recommendation may be accepted in lieu of the ACT/SAT/PSAT score for juniors only). Macalester College Call (651) 696-6357 For those who have EXHAUSTED their available high school curriculum in the area they wish to pursue. www.macalester.edu [email protected] Only academic core courses allowed. Must have college level writing ability. Juniors/1st time PSEO students: take 1 course 1st semester. After that, if you got a ‘B’ or better, you may reapply for PSEO, & take up to 2 courses each semester senior year. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2014 (Spring); June 1, 2015 (Fall) McNally Smith College of Contact the Admissions Office ([email protected]). Applicants should work with their Music (Saint Paul, Admissions Department Admissions Representative to schedule an audition time — the in-person audition is one of the most MN) 651-361-3455 important steps in the admission process. Students will also need to complete the online application, = NOT North Central Regionally [email protected] available at mcnallysmith.edu. Deadline for Spring Dec. 1. Deadline for Fall: May 1. Limited spots! Accredited. Credits may not http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/admissions/postsecondary-enrollment-options-pseo + list of PSEO classes transfer well to other colleges. Metropolitan State Univ. Lee Parker (651)793-1313 Juniors - top 33% of class OR 3.25 GPA, Seniors - top 50% OR 3.0 GPA. Take Accuplacer before register www.metrostate.edu [email protected] http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/pathway/tuition/pseo.html Deadlines - Spring: Nov. 15; Fall: June 30 Minneapolis College of Art Admissions: (612) 874-3760 Juniors only may apply. A Portfolio of creative work is required (if BFA), + personal statement of interest, + 2.5 GPA or higher, + recommendation from parent/guardian & from school counselor. Take classes & Design [email protected] senior year only. Can take only 1 course per sem. for 2 semesters for up to 6 credits total. Online classes www.mcad.edu Attend Fall, Spring, or Both. available if live over 50 miles away. Deadline for Spring: Received by Dec. 1; Fall: Received by July 1 Minneapolis Community & Juniors – Top 33% of class, or score at or above the 70th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test Technical College Dena Russell (612) 659-6771 AND a 3.0 GPA or higher. Seniors – Top 50% of class, or score at or above the 50th percentile on www.minneapolis.edu [email protected] ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test, AND a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must demonstrate readiness for college-level work based on the Accuplacer. Results on this placement test are the determining factor. NOTE: If the applicant does not meet class rank or GPA requirements or if the high school/home school Becky Koltes (612) 659-6772 does not have a class rank, a letter of recommendation that specifically outlines the applicant’s readiness [email protected] for college level coursework must be provided by the high school counselor, principal or instructor. Applications must be IN the Admissions Office by Dec. 1 for SPRING; and by June 1, 2015 for Fall. If you MISS these deadlines, are from out of state, wish to take SUMMER courses, you may do so through the High School Non-PSEO program, but you will PAY ALL COSTS & must meet eligibility. Non-PSEO courses are all at the COLLEGE LEVEL, 1000 or higher, do NOT require residency, and DO require a counselor recommendation. Deadlines for HS Non-PSEO program are: Dec. 15, May 1, Aug. 1. Juniors - Top 33% of class OR score at or above the 70th percentile on the ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED Call Admissions (952) 358-8208 Seniors - Top 50% of class OR score at or above the 50th percentile on the ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED Normandale Community [email protected] If no class rank, Juniors need 3.5gpa OR 70th percentile on test, Seniors need 3.0gpa OR 50th percentile. College fyi - PSEO participants may ALSO (Students can take the ITED test if home schooled, their high school does not rank or have grades, or they www.normandale.edu take classes over the SUMMER, do not have a test score. Go through Minnesota Statewide Testing Office.) Must satisfy all 3 sections of but must pay ALL summer COSTS Accuplacer & score at college level on Reading. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1; Deadline for Fall: July 1. PSEO students are not eligible for courses with supplemental fees greater than $85. North Central University (612) 343-4476 Juniors/Seniors only. Criteria: 3.5 GPA + ACT of 18, or SAT of 850 (no writing portion), OR score at or above 50th percentile on PLAN or PSAT. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to stay in program, or student www.northcentral.edu [email protected] will be placed on Academic Provisional Continuance. Deadline for Spring: Nov. 1/Fall: June 1, 2015. North Hennepin Call (763) 424-0724 You must take and pass the free online Accuplacer Reading placement exam at college level AND Community College [email protected] Juniors – Top 33% of class OR at 66th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN, etc., test. PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Seniors – Top 50% of class OR at 50th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN, etc., test. RECEIVED deadline - If you do NOT meet these criteria, you may enroll through the Non-PSEO program & PAY FULL PRICE www.nhcc.edu during the Academic Year (must meet certain Accuplacer minimum score requirements) &/or the summer. Due by end of that business day. PSEO participants may ALSO enroll in summer through the Non-PSEO program & PAY FULL PRICE. Deadline for Spring: Priority Nov. 1, Final Dec. 1, Fall 2015 deadline: Priority April 15, Final July 1 ON-CAMPUS PSEO option 3.0 GPA or higher, ACT/PLAN of 24 or higher, PSAT score of at least University of Northwestern, 165. Fall 2015 Priority: April 1, Final deadline: June 1. Spring 2015 deadline: November 15, 2014. (651) 631-5126 [email protected] Criteria for ONLINE CLASSES: Juniors – Top 33% / Seniors – Top 50%, PLUS GPA of 2.75 or better, St. Paul ACT/PLAN of 18 or higher or SAT of 1200 or higher (including the writing portion), or standardized test http://www.unwsp.edu at the 50th percentile or better (MCA, PLAN, PSAT, Accuplacer, others). Fall 2015 deadline: July 15. Spring 2015: Dec. 1. IF you are a STRONG student, you will ALSO be considered for the competitive Ashley Harville, Students generally in top 25% of high school class. Must have a “B” or better in each high school course St. Catherine University attempted. Recommendation of counselor required. May enroll in 2 classes per year, day or evening, at [email protected] www.stkate.edu Minneapolis or Saint Paul campus only. PSEO courses are open to guys and girls. Must maintain a grade 651-690-6931 of C or higher to continue in PSEO. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1, 2014; Fall: June 1, 2015. Va Yang (651) 846-1713 Criteria: Must have a 2.0 GPA or higher PLUS: Juniors – Top 33% of class, Seniors – Top 50% of class. IF your school does NOT rank, OR you are homeschooled, OR you do not have the right class rank, then [email protected] th Saint Paul College Don’t meet the Criteria? Talk to JUNIORS must score at or above the 70 percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test, and SENIORS must score at or above the 50th percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test. All students must score at www.saintpaul.edu Va about your options/other steps. an appropriate level on their free Accuplacer Assessment (Reading & Math). Before the start of each new CNA/Nursing Assistant – Must semester, newly admitted PSEO students will be invited to attend PSEO Welcome Night on campus. score 51 on Reading Accuplacer Priority deadline for Spring 2015: Nov. 1, Final: Dec. 1. Priority for Fall: May 15, Final: June 15. University of Minnesota- Chlene Anderson: (320) 589-6461 ONLINE ONLY! Visit http://onlinelearning.morris.umn.edu/pseo/ Go to Online Student Resources, too. Most students meet more than 1 of these criteria: a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale, top 10% of their class, 25 on Morris Online Spring 2015 classes: US History, Sociology, Geography. Summer: ACT, a grade of A or B in the subject area they wish to enroll. Priority for Spring: Nov. 11 (Final: Learning TBD, email Chlene for info. Fall around Dec. 15); Priority for Fall: mid-April (Final: around August 15). Summer 2015 Classes: [email protected] 2014: College Writing, Psychology. Priority: April 1. Final: April 15 (May /June starts). Sign up as a non-degree student & PAY FULL PRICE PSEO Office: (612) 626-1666 500 spots. No minimum GPA but average GPA for admission is an unweighted 3.9. It is very rare that someone gets in with “C” grades on their transcript. Application available late January. Requirements: University of Minnesota- www.cce.umn.edu/pseo rigorous high school courses, personal statement, essay. If home-schooled, or your school does not have Twin Cities Email them at [email protected] letter grades, then ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN scores should be submitted. Deadline = April 1 of each year! PSEO info sessions: www.umn.edu If students want to attend in the Spring, apply by April 1 & then defer. Online and Distance Learning February and March. Go online in (ODL) courses. Applications for Independent Study and Term Based courses accepted July 1-Jan. 1/Due January for the dates or call them. the 1 st day of the month prior to month of start. For Term Based, it is highly encouraged to apply ASAP. U of M-Twin Cities You can register for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities courses with a self-pay option, which gives you For non-PSEO pre-college age all of the options and obligations of regular University students. Start by scheduling an appointment with a NON –PSEO OPTION students (and college age students) College of Continuing Education non-degree-seeking-student adviser by calling 612-624-4000. Walk-ins 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. .http://www.cce.umn.edu/Post-Secondary-Enrollment-Options/FAQ/index.html FREE Orientation to Health Careers class. 1 credit course, in-class with guest speakers (AHS 1101) or U of M-Twin Cities http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/ all online (AHS 1102) + Future Physician Series, Orientation to: Clinical Research, Occupational Health Careers class & courses/home.html = WEBSITE Therapy, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Nutrition, or Pharmacy, OTHER fun classes!! with course offerings. plus History of Funeral Service, Challenges of Nursing, and Additional courses to consider!! http://elearning.pharmacy.umn.edu/available-courses/index.htm = online courses from Pharmacy School! U of M-Twin Cities http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/ FREE Orientation to Pharmacy Online/Self Study course, PHAR 1001, 2 credits. Drug-related educational programs for individuals interested in medications or preparing for the health sciences. Pharmacy Careers class courses/home.html = WEBSITE http://elearning.pharmacy.umn.edu/available-courses/index.htm = 2nd website with courses ?s – call (612) 624-9490 with course offerings Visit www.healthcareers.umn.edu for LOTS of GREAT information about Healthcare Careers! Summit Academy OIC FREE BUS PASSES. For PSEO, too! SOIC = Non-Profit, Community-Based Vocational Training and Job Placement Program & PSEO! Adult Education + Performance Incentives. Career Programs Earn a certificate. Academic and career counseling, life management and job readiness skills, job placement and retention FREE tuition thru PSEO! services, and financial aid (eligible students). Students must call to schedule their reading/math exam. PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Every 20 weeks is a NEW cycle! Start dates: Nov. 17, Feb. 9, April 27, July 6 PSEO # 612-377-0150 North Central Regionally Ask for Sharon Shelton PSEO information  http://www.saoic.org/training-options/pseo-career-options/ Accredited Post-Secondary Visit  www.saoic.org How to enroll  http://www.saoic.org/admissions/howtoenroll/ Programs. Email: [email protected] PLUS a PSEO option for CONSTRUCTION: Pre-Apprentice Carpentry (PAC), as well as High School Juniors/Seniors Pre-Apprentice CARPENTRY: Commercial/Industrial Painting, Residential Construction, Glass Trades www.saoic.org (Glazing/glass installation, Working/custom fabrication), Heavy Equipment Operator, Highway Heavy Summit Academy OIC Commercial Construction, Ironworker, Pipefitter, Plumber, Sheet Metal Worker, Women Wear Hats Too Adult Education + (construction trades training and support) Career Programs, Career Training HEALTH CARE: Community Health Worker, Community Health Worker WITH Certified Nursing Continued… Programs in: Assistant Option, Pharmacy Technician Near Downtown Minneapolis CONSTRUCTION Tuition rate: $5,400 (FREE through PSEO). Must fill out a FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov). Financial aid Bus #19 drops you right there! & Federal Pell Grant and MN State Grant) helps cover the costs.  Train for a career in just 20 WEEKS!] HEALTHCARE INFO SESSIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY from 10am – 11am. Open 8am – 5pm, Located near intersection of I-94 and Olson Memorial Highway, in North Minneapolis American Indian OIC & Phone: 612-341-3358 http://aioic.org/education-and-training/ 5 week, 6 month and 9 month programs. Takoda Institute Email: [email protected] Adult Education + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Support Specialist Not enrolling winter term. Career Programs + GED 1845 East Franklin Ave CompTIA A+ and N+ Certifications (Saturday sessions for 5 weeks each. ALL accepted students get Minneapolis, MN 55404 FREE tuition), NEW! Data Analysis and Reporting with SQL (ALL accepted students get a FULL North Central Regionally scholarship! 12 – weeks | 180 hours with 45 out-of-class hours), NEW! Java Programming (ALL accepted Accredited Post-Secondary On the corner of Cedar and Franklin. students get a FULL scholarship! 12 – weeks | 180 hours with 45 out-of-class hours) Programs. The campus can be accessed via the Hiawatha Bike Trail, Light Rail Line HEALTH CARE: Health Information Technology Specialist = 6 months, learn medical office PLUS a PSEO option for Health Occupations Careers - Direct Care = 6 months and includes Certified Nursing High School Juniors/Seniors. (Franklin Avenue Station) or Metro Transit Buses #2, 8, 19 or 24. Assistant, Home Health Aide, First Aid/CPR, Trained Medication Aide (TMA), + Medical Terminology I PSEO Contact  & II, & others. Limited space – 50% admitted. Prakash Adiani Free public parking is available, BUSINESS: Administrative Assistant, Human Services Technician, Public Relations Specialist (no longer [email protected] but space is limited. enrolling at this time), Social Media (Saturday sessions for about 5 weeks each) Phone: 612-341-3358 (No help with busing for PSEO) Info Sessions take place each TUITION: $110 per credit. FAFSA eligible. Some scholarships available. FREE through PSEO. Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. High school graduates/GED holders: file a FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov). Financial aid helps cover the costs. Pell Grant eligible students can use their financial aid $ to purchase bus/light rail Metro Transit card. **You are encouraged to start the application process early and allow ample time for teachers/counselors to write letters of recommendation if required.** Remember: Tuition, books and equipment are FREE for high school PSEO students. Tools and cosmetology kits are not. Transportation $$ is available See counselor. Students are required to return all textbooks and equipment to the college after the course has ended.

Make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor as soon as possible. In college, 1 st semester classes usually start in AUGUST (U of M=early September) and end in DECEMBER. 2 nd semester classes usually start in JANUARY and end in MAY. Be aware!

2 year public schools require the free Accuplacer assessment/placement test.  Make time in your schedule to go to the college and take this free, un-timed test! Study App at http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students FREE practice at www.century.edu/futurestudents/assessment/default.aspx & www.testpreppractice.net & Google “Accuplacer practice” PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Learn about the many ways to earn college credit while in high school through PSEO, CLEP/Advanced Placemen/IB testing, Career/Technical Education, and Concurrent Enrollment Go tohttp://education.state.mn.us/MDE/StuSuc/CollReadi/PSEO/index.html OR VISIT http://readysetgomn.org OTHER  Saint Paul Public Schools PSEO OPPORTUNITY: Saint Paul College – Career Pathways Academy For Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with good attendance who are on track to graduate. Must meet these SPC CPA/PSEO eligibility requirements. Class of 2015: 2.0 GPA or higher + Top 50%, Class of 2016: 2.0 GPA or higher + Top 33%, OR A letter of support from your counselor saying that you are academically ready for the college program and would benefit from participating. This letter MUST be included with your paper registration form. Class of 2017: Taken and PASSED 8 th Grade MCA Reading Test (REQUIRED for Sophomores!) See your School Counselor to register. ALL applicants MUST either TAKE and PASS the Accuplacer Test at the required minimum OR have an ACT Reading subset score of 21 or higher. Spring Semester 2015 courses: Medical Careers/Nursing Assistant (competitive!) – Must score 55 points or higher on Accuplacer Reading Test Intro to Business/Business Communications – Must score the minimum 38 points on the Accuplacer Reading Digital Imaging/Web Design – Must score the minimum 38 points on the Accuplacer Reading For more info. & an application (scroll to the bottom for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015), visit http://cte.spps.org/Career_Pathways.html Transportation provided TO the college, Metro Transit Bus card for ride HOME or Back to your school. You will have to drop a certain number of high school classes to accommodate CPA into your school schedule. See your School Counselor. PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area – Updated Nov. 13, 2014 Registration for Spring Semester CPA Classes starts Fall 2014. Visit school counselor and website above for details. SPRING CPA Registration Deadline = December 17, 2014 (OR until a class is FULL!) This list was created by Amy Samelian, Harding HS, 1540 E. 6th Street, Saint Paul, MN [email protected], 651-744-3149.