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PSEO: Eligibility and Admission

High school students should carefully consider their participation in this program before applying for admission. Students should discuss participation in the PSEO program with their parents/guardians and high school counselor/principal.

You should notify your high school by May 30th of your intent to enroll in PSEO for the upcoming school year. 

Eligibility: Minnesota West uses multiple measures to determine qualification for PSEO.

Seniors must meet one of the following to qualify for PSEO:

  • Rank in the upper half of their class, or
  • 21 or higher in the ACT composite score, or
  • 500 or higher score in Reading on the SAT, or
  • 250 or higher score in Reading on the Next Gen Accuplacer, or
  • 78 or higher score in Reading on the Classic Accuplacer, or
  • 2.6 cumulative High School GPA or higher
  • Review of academic record by an academic advisor

 Juniors must meet one of the following to qualify for PSEO:

  • Rank in the upper third of their class, or
  • 24 or higher in the ACT composite score, or
  • 560 or higher score in Reading on the SAT, or
  • 250 or higher score in Reading on the Next Gen Accuplacer, or
  • 78 or higher score in Reading on the Classic Accuplacer, or
  • 2.6 cumulative High School GPA or higher
  • Review of academic record by an academic advisor

Home School juniors and seniors may only qualify using scores from the ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, or review of high school transcript. 

Sophomores must meet the following to take a course:

  • Have a minimum of a "proficient" score on the 8th grade Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) test for reading, AND
  • Meet the assessment prerequisites set for the course that must be met by all students.

NOTE: PSEO students in 10th grade will be allowed to register for ONE CTE course during their first semester. If they are successful (C or higher) in their first course, they can register for more in their second semester. Not all Minnesota West courses are open for 10th grade PSEO students so please consult with an academic advisor to determine courses.

Students who first enter PSEO programming through CTE can also begin to take PSEO general education courses in grades 11 and 12 by meeting the assessment prerequisites for the general education course they wish to enroll in.

PSEO Orientation

PSEO Orientation will be available for Parents and Students. 


Returning PSEO Students

Read through our Checklist and complete the steps for each semester you plan to attend Minnesota West as a PSEO student.


Getting Started > New PSEO Student Application Process

New students, read through our Checklist on how to get started

Step 1
Make an appointment with your high school counselor to discuss your career plan and review your high school graduation requirements.  Most public school students should complete a PSEO Student Registration Form

Home school, private, and charter school students will need to complete a PSEO Notice of Student Registration form.

For questions, please reach out to one of our Academic Advisors.

Step 2

Complete the Minnesota West eApplication for Admission. Follow the appropriate guide to make sure your application is submitted correctly:  


PSEO Students

REACH (Concurrent Enrollment/ College in the Schools) Students

CTE Students


Step 3
Request that your high school send a current official high school transcript showing class rank/size to the campus/center where you are applying. If you are applying to take courses online, ask your school counselor where your transcript should be sent.

 Step 4
When your application has been processed, you will receive an acceptance letter.  Your PSEO Advisor will let you know if you need to complete the  Accuplacer Assessment.  All students should complete the PSEO Online Orientation.

 

Public school students should complete a PSEO Student Registration Form.