Transcript Postsecondary Enrollment Options Program

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
Program (PSEOP)
Presented by:
Maridi Gurtsak
OFHS Counselor
[email protected]
Post-Secondary Enrollment
Options Program
• Earn both high school and college credit
• All tuition, fees and books are paid for
• Provides expanded opportunities for high
school students to experience college-level
coursework
• Supplements the high school curriculum
Eligibility
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Must be enrolled at OFHS
Maximum of four years participation
Must be admitted to the college
State requirement: student must have a 3.0
in the subject area in which they wish to
take a course
Baldwin Wallace University
• Juniors and Seniors must have 3.5+ GPA
and 24 ACT/ 1100 SAT on critical reading
and math
• Equivalent PLAN or PSAT scores will be
accepted
• Priority scheduling is given to Baldwin
Wallace students first
• Deadline is May 1st ($25 application fee and
essay)
Cleveland State University
• CSU requires a 3.4 GPA for sophomores,
juniors and seniors.
• 22 ACT (or PLAN) on each section AND
22 Composite, or 520 SAT on each section
(critical reading and math)
• Deadline to apply is May 1st ($30
application fee)
• Courses are based on space available
Lorain County Community
College
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Freshmen should have a 3.9 GPA
Sophomores should have a 3.7 GPA
Juniors should have a 3.5 GPA
Seniors should have a 3.0 GPA
English and math placement tests are required
Deadline is June 15th
Information Night: February 19th 6:30-8:00pm
LCCC Spitzer Conference Center
Cuyahoga Community College
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3.5 GPA for freshmen and sophomores
3.0 GPA for juniors and seniors
Math and English placement tests are required
21 Math and 20 English ACT scores allow you to
waive placement tests
• You are encouraged to apply by April 16th, but have
until 30 days prior to the start of the semester
• Information night: Wednesday, March 6th at the TriC Westshore Campus. Registration begins at 5:45pm
• [email protected] 216-987-5884.
High School Procedures
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Students schedule full or part-time
Total schedule cannot exceed 8 credits
Summer courses are not available
Honors courses at the college are not awarded
honors weight at the high school
• Comparable credit for comparable coursework
• Courses will become part of high school transcript
and count in GPA and ranking
• Grade issued once books/materials are returned to
college
Student/Parent Responsibilities
• Must pay for course if you withdraw or
fail a course.
• Transportation
• Courses must be non-sectarian
• Student must meet college performance
standards
• Student must complete graduation
requirements
Advantages
• Expands educational opportunities
• Allows students to become familiar with
college curriculum
• Allows for dual credit at no cost
• Course Applicability Website
www.transfer.org
• Possibility of earning an Associate’s Degree
& high school diploma simultaneously
• Access to all college services
Disadvantages
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Athletics and activities may be affected
Communication with OFHS can be limited
Transportation
Return to OFHS midyear is difficult
College calendar/breaks are different
Socialization issues with older students
Receiving school decides whether to issue college credit
for PSEOP coursework
• General increase in student responsibility
• May affect GPA and class rank
Steps to Participate in PSEO
1. Turn in ‘Intent to Participate’ form by March 1,
2013 to your school counselor
2. Apply to the college-take necessary placement
tests
3. Once admitted, schedule a mandatory meeting
with your counselor and parents during the
month of March/April to discuss individual
scheduling issues
4. Finalize OFHS/college schedule by June