Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) offers high school juniors and seniors (whether currently in public, nonpublic, or home schools) the opportunity to take courses at eligible post-secondary institutions. To be eligible, you must meet the admissions requirements of the post-secondary institution, but do not have to pay for tuition, fees, or books. You can earn high school credit courses and, if you want to continue your education beyond high school, you can choose to transfer your completed PSEO coursework as college credits.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
STEP ONE
Take the Century College Accuplacer Assessment Test. You must meet minimum score requirements as listed on the application.
STEP TWO
Complete and submit all application materials.
All materials must be submitted together. Incomplete applications will not be processed. (See pg. 3 of application)
In addition to the Century College Assessment Test you must also qualify under one of the three categories listed below.
- High School Seniors: Class rank at top half of your class.
High School Juniors: Class rank at top third of your class. OR
- High School Seniors: ACT, PSAT, SAT, PLAN score indicating you are at or above 50th percentile.
High School Juniors: ACT, PSAT, SAT, PLAN score indicating you are at or above 70th percentile. OR
- Students who do not meet class rank or ACT, PLAN, SAT, PLAN requirements are asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher. You must also submit a two-page, typed, double-spaced essay using a 12pt. font. The essay should explain why you are interested in the PSEO program and what you can contribute to it.
Return application to:
- Century College
- Office of Admissions
- 3300 Century Avenue North
- White Bear Lake, MN 55110
STEP THREE
Attend a Century Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) session. As a PSEO student your orientation date will be assigned.
Application deadlines
- July 1 for fall semester
- Dec. 1 for spring semester
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
- Can I attend PSEO full-time? Yes
- What classes can a PSEO student take? General Education Courses.
Also it is very important that the student work with their high school counselor to ensure they are taking courses that meet their high school graduation requirements.
- What are the maximum number of credits I can take? We recommend a course load no greater than 16 credits.
Contact
- Carrie Hageman
- Admissions Representative/PSEO
- 651-779-3962
- Robert Beaver
- Assistant Director of Admissions
- 651-779-5744