Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

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PSEO Application

Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) offers high school juniors
and seniors 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.

In addition to taking 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, explaining 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 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

Can I attend PSEO full-time?
Yes.
What classes can a PSEO student take?
General Education Courses. It is very important that you work with your high school counselor to ensure you are taking courses that meet your high school graduation requirements.
What are the maximum number of credits I can take?
We recommend a course load no greater than 16 credits per semester.