PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area Colleges & Universities Selection Criteria & Deadlines Call the college to obtain an application, go online, or visit your College & Career Ctr. Anoka Ramsey Community College (763) 433- Juniors – Top 33% of class, or high school GPA of 3.0 or above, or score at or above the 68th percentile on 1300 ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN/ITED test. Seniors – Top 50% of class, or high school GPA of 2.5 or above, or score at or www.anokaramsey.edu above the 50th percentile on same test. December 1; Fall: July 1. Anoka Technical College Usually students achieve these minimum Accuplacer scores: Reading 78, Sentence Skills 86, Arithmetic 71. After www.anokatech.edu applying, must meet PSEO counselor at ATC. Fall: July 1; Spring: Dec. 1. Augsburg College, Minneapolis Does not participate in the PSEO program. Bethel University, Saint Paul Admitted students are usually at least in the top 20% of their high school class. A PSAT, ACT or SAT score is Scott Sibert: (651) 638-6242 required. Students are admitted only in the fall for the entire year. Those admitted may attend part time or full www.bethel.edu time. Deadline: must be RECEIVED by April 1 of Junior year. Century College, White Bear Lake Juniors – Top 33% of class OR at 70th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN test; Call Dawn at (651)773-1795 or Seniors – Top 50% of class OR at 50th Percentile on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN test. [email protected] www.century.edu Students who do not meet either requirement may submit a letter of recommendation. Must also submit a 2-page essay explaining your Students must also meet minimum Accuplacer score requirements: READ 1000, ENG 1021 and MATH above interest in PSEO level 1000. Deadline for Spring 2010: Dec. 1; Fall 2010: July 1. College of Visual Arts – St. Paul, MN Great for artists! 4 year art & design school. http://www.cva.edu/admissions/pseo.htm Elyan Paz (651)757-4040 Must have a 3.0 GPA. Apply in the junior year. Take art classes in senior year. Full this year. Concordia University, Saint Paul Students with a 3.5 unweighted GPA are encouraged to apply. Full time = free laptop computer! Applicants are Emily Siegel: (651) 603-6288 accepted for the entire academic year, but may enroll only in the Spring if they want to. Deadline: May 1. www.csp.edu email: [email protected] Dakota County Technical College Juniors - Top 33% of high school class, or meet qualifying scores on the Accuplacer test. Seniors - Top 50% of Rosemount, MN www.dctc.edu class. # 651-423-8298. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1; Fall: June 1. Dunwoody College of Technology, Mpls For Juniors and Seniors in the top 50% of their class. May attend part time or full time. Interview required. Alice Duzan (612) 381-3320. Deadline: Around May 1 of each year. www.dunwoody.edu Hamline University, Saint Paul Jrs. & Srs. Top 15% of high school & a 3.5 UNWEIGHTED G.P.A. 1st term-only 1 course allowed, then 2. Mary Lindberg: (651) 523-2207 Spring: 1st Friday in Nov. ; Fall: 1st Friday in July. www.hamline.edu Hennepin Technical College, Juniors and Seniors with a C average (2.0 GPA) or better. Exceptions are made based on recommendation of Brooklyn Park Campus or counselor or principal and interview with HTC counselor. Accuplacer required. Deadline for Spring: Open; Eden Prairie Campus: (763) 488-2500 Deadline for Fall: Open www.hennepintech.edu Inver Hills Community College, Juniors – Top 33% of class, 3.0 GPA, Accuplacer scores of READ 1100, ENG 1108 and MATH 1118. Seniors - Inver Grove Heights www.inverhills.edu Top 50%, 2.5 GPA, scores of READ 1100, ENG 1108, and MATH 1118. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1; Jeannie Lindgren (651) 450-8505 Deadline for Fall: July 1. Macalester College, Saint Paul Applicants are usually IB or AP students in the top 10% of class with an ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN score (test Rebecca Dejarlaif (651) 696-6792 exceptions are made) who have EXHAUSTED their available high school curriculum in the area they wish to www.macalester.edu pursue at Macalester. Juniors/1st time PSEO students: take 1 course 1st semester. After that, reapply for PSEO, & take up to 2 courses each semester. Dec. 1; June 1. Metropolitan State University, St. Paul Juniors - top 33% of class OR 3.25 GPA; Seniors - top 50% OR 3.0 GPA. Take Accuplacer. Mary Partridge: (651) 793-1225 Deadline for Spring, 2010: Nov. 15, 2009; Fall, 2010: June 15, 2010 www.metrostate.edu Minneapolis College of Art & Design Only seniors are accepted. Can take only 1 course per semester for 2 sem. for up to 6 credits total. Admissions: (612) 874-3760 Deadline for Spring: received by December 1; Fall: received by July 1. www.mcad.edu Minneapolis Comm. & Tech. College Juniors - Top 33% of class OR an unweighted 3.0 GPA or higher. Seniors - Top 50% of class OR an unweighted Sareen Dunleavy-Keenan: (612) 659-6773 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must demonstrate readiness for college-level work based on the Accuplacer. Admissions: (612) 659-6200 Deadline for Spring 2010: Dec. 1; Fall 2010: June 1, 2010. www.minneapolis.edu Normandale Community College, Juniors - Top 33% of class OR score at or above the 68th percentile on the ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN, Blooomington www.normandale.edu Seniors - Top 50% of class OR score at or above the 50th percentile on the ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN Nancy Pates: (952) 487-8208 Must satisfy all 3 sections of Accuplacer & score at college level on Reading. Spring: Dec. 1; Fall: July 1 PSEO Programs at Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges and Technical Colleges in the Metro Area North Central Univ., Mpls (612) 343-4469 Criteria: Christian, 3.0 GPA, ACT 18 or 50% on PLAN/PSAT, Due: Nov. 15; July 1 www.northcentral.edu North Hennepin Comm. College Juniors – Top 33% of class OR top 33% on ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN; Seniors - Top 50% OR top 50% on (763) 424-0719 www.nhcc.edu ACT/SAT/PSAT/PLAN. Deadline for Spring: December 1; Deadline for Fall: July 1. St. Catherine University, Saint Paul/Mpls. Students generally in top 20% of high school class. Must have a “B” or better in each high school course www.stkate.edu attempted. May enroll in 2 classes per year, Day or Evening, Minneapolis or Saint Paul campus only. Deadline for Jane Nordhorn (651) 690-8850 Spring: December 1; Deadline for Fall: June 1. Saint Paul College Juniors - top 33% of class; Seniors - top 50%. All students must score at an appropriate level on their free PSEO Office: (651) 846-1547 Accuplacer Assessment (Reading, Writing & Math test). EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE: Auto Body Repair, www.saintpaul.edu [email protected] Cabinetmaking, CNC Toolmaking, Cosmetology, Machine Operator, Nail Care Technician, Nursing 5-week Nursing Assistant training Æ must pass Assistant/Home Health Aide, & Welding Æ all only need 2.0 minimum GPA & must meet program entrance Reading test only requirements listed on the Program Guide Sheets. Deadline for Spring: Dec. 1; Fall: July 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Application may be downloaded at: http://www.cce.umn.edu/ahs U of M web site = www.umn.edu Minneapolis or Saint Paul Campus Juniors and Seniors in the top 15% of their high school class are usually admitted. PSEO Office: (612) 626-1666 Deadline: April 1 ONLY. If want to attend in the Spring only, then apply by April 1 & defer. University of Minnesota-Morris Spring 2010 openings! Visit http://genedweb.morris.umn.edu/courses/ss/orientation.shtml to see if this is right for GenEdWeb College Courses Online you. Most applicants have a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or top 10% of class, or 25 on ACT, or a grade of A or B in the Rose Murphy [email protected] subject area they wish to enroll. Register early to get the class you want. Priority for Fall = April. University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul Juniors and Seniors who rank in the top 10% of their high school class and have a 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale are Bryan Gates (651) 962-6173 admitted. Standardized test scores for SAT: 1180; ACT: 27 or PSAT: 118 (verbal + math) are also considered. www.stthomas.edu Deadline for Spring: December 1; Deadline for Fall: June 1. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities FREE Orientation to Pharmacy Online/Self Study course, PHAR 1001, 2 credits, through PSEO. Pharmacy Careers class – PHAR 1001 #612-624-9490. http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/courses/home.html or http://courses.pharmacy.umn.edu University of Minnesota-Twin Cities FREE Orientation to Health Careers class. 1 credit course, in-class with guest speakers (AHS 1101) or all online Health Careers class & OTHER fun classes!! (AHS 1102). + Future Physician & MORE! http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu/courses/home.html East Metro OIC www.eastmetrooic.org Data entry, Office Assistant/Receptionist, Administrative Support, Customer Service, Application Support University Centre - Suite 500 (software), Network Technician (CISCO’s CCNA intro), PC Technician (A+ and Network+ certification prep.), 1919 University Avenue Essential Work Skills, Electronic Systems, Electronics & Computer Systems, Medical Electronics Assembly, Admissions Department: (651) 789-2085 Certified Nursing Assistant (normally $650), Home Health Aide, Trained Medication Aide, NEW Construction Email: [email protected] Trades (651-291-5088), Online classes include: Medication Transcription, Microsoft Business Certification, Green Career Training Programs (Wind Energy Technician, Natural Gas Plant Operations & more). Job search and other help, too! **You are encouraged to start the application process early and allow ample time for teachers/counselors to write letters of recommendation if required.** 2 year public schools require the free Accuplacer assessment/placement test. Æ Make time in your schedule to go to the college and take this free, un-timed test! Remember: Tuition, books and equipment are FREE for high school PSEO students. Tools and cosmetology kits are not. Transportation $$ is available ÆSee counselor. Students are required to return all textbooks and equipment to the college after the course has ended. ?s - http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/index.html search “PSEO” Make an appointment to meet with your School Counselor as soon as possible. In college, 1st semester classes usually start in AUGUST (U of M=early September) and end in DECEMBER. 2nd semester classes usually start in JANUARY and end in MAY. Be aware!