Early College

PSEO A & B

Academic Requirements

Complete placement tests (COMPASS/ASSET) or submit ACT

NOTE: Some course have a minimum placement test score in order to enroll in the course.

Seniors - minimum 2.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale)

Juniors - 2.75 high school GPA (4.0 scale)

Freshmen/Sophomores - minimum 3.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale) with a recommendation

Additional Information

1. In accordance with PSEO legislation, high school students may enroll in full-time or part-time coursework. In most cases, students will be attending part-time in addition to their high school studies.
2. The student is expected to maintain a “C” (2.0) accumulative grade point average at MTC in order to continue enrollment.
3. High school juniors and seniors attending MTC may select from two options due to the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Legislation.
   1. Option A. Students may elect to receive college credit only (sometimes referred to as Concurrent Enrollment).
   2. Option B. Students may elect to receive high school and college credit.
      Note: Upon request it is possible to receive high school credit under "Option A".
4. Students who enroll under “Option B” and their parents/guardians should be aware that if a student does not complete a course because of formal withdrawal or because of poor attendance, the cost of the course, including books and required materials may be charged to the parents/guardian.
5. All courses completed under PSEO Legislation must be designated as “College Level” (1000 level or above). “Brush-up courses” (below 1000 level) may be completed at MTC while still enrolled in high school under PSEO Option A or Concurrent Enrollment. The PSEO Option A offers additional opportunities, such as Concurrent Grants and summer quarter enrollment.
6. After high school graduation, appropriate college credit is applied to the student's degree program upon enrollment in Marion Technical College. Credit may also be transferred to other colleges and universities.
7. Due to amended House Bill 282, students must have a "B" average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in a specific High School subject area, if the student plans to enroll in college courses of the same subject area. (For example, students should have a "B" average in high school algebra courses, in order to enroll in college algebra courses). The provision does not apply to unrelated subject area.

Important Links

http://education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1007&ContentID=5389
Scroll down to “PSEOP-Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program”.

Dual Credit

Academic Requirements
Complete placement tests (COMPASS/ASSET) or submit ACT
NOTE: Some course have a minimum placement test score in order to enroll in the course.
Seniors/Juniors - minimum 2.5 high school GPA (4.0 scale)

Seniors to Sophomores

Academic Requirements
Complete placement tests (COMPASS/ASSET) or submit ACT
NOTE: Some course have a minimum placement test score in order to enroll in the course.
Seniors – or better in Algebra II
or better in 3 years of high school English
Pass all parts of the OGT

http://www.uso.edu/opportunities/seniors2soph/faqs.php

http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3301-44