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Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) Presented by: Lisa Palmison OFHS Counselor lpalmison@ofcs.net. Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program. Earn both high school and college credit All tuition, fees and books are paid for

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Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program

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  1. Post-Secondary Enrollment OptionsProgram (PSEOP)Presented by:Lisa PalmisonOFHS Counselor lpalmison@ofcs.net

  2. 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

  3. Eligibility • 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

  4. Baldwin Wallace University • Juniors and Seniors: 3.5+ GPA • Freshmen and Sophomores 3.9+ GPA • 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)

  5. Cleveland State University • 3.4 GPA for sophomores, juniors and seniors (Freshmen must meet special criteria) • 20 ACT (or PLAN) on each section AND 22 Composite, or 940 SAT (critical reading and math) • Deadline to apply is May 1st ($30 application fee)

  6. Lorain County Community College • 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

  7. Cuyahoga Community College • 3.5 GPA for freshmen and sophomores • 3.0 GPA for juniors and seniors • Math and English placement tests are required • 21 Math and 18 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: Thursday, March 6th at the Tri-C Westshore Campus. Registration begins at 5:45pm • Ginny.Krouse@tri-c.edu 216-987-5884.

  8. High School Procedures • 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Disadvantages • 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

  12. Steps to Participate in PSEO • Turn in ‘Intent to Participate’ form by March 1, 2014 to your school counselor • Apply to the college & take necessary placement tests • Once admitted, schedule a mandatory meeting with your counselor and parents during the month of April or May to discuss individual scheduling issues • Finalize OFHS/college schedule by June

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