Q:        What is Senior to Sophomores?

 A:        Senior to Sophomores is a new dual enrollment opportunity announced by Governor Strickland in his 2008 State-of-the-State Address.   Senior to Sophomores allows qualified high school seniors to enroll fulltime on a University System of Ohio Campus and earn a year of college credit at no cost to the student.

Q:        When does Senior to Sophomores begin?

 A:        Forty-nine Early Adopter school districts and their identified University System partners have volunteered to pilot the Senior to Sophomores beginning in Fall of 2008.

Q:        What are the qualifications for high school seniors to participate?

 A:        Eligible students must meet all of the following criteria:

 ·         Pass all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test

·         Complete Algebra II or the equivalent with a grade of “C” or better

·         Complete three years of high school English with a grade of  “C” or better

·         Some college ready on the college partner’s placement assessment in English and Mathematics

Q:        How does Senior to Sophomores relate to the Postsecondary Enrollment Program and other Dual Enrollment/Accelerated Learning options?

 A:        Senior to Sophomores is a new opportunity for students to earn college credits during high school.  It does not replace PSEO or any of the other early college credit opportunities.  Schools are encouraged to consider the entire menu of early college credit opportunities, including:

 ·         Advanced Placement

·         College Tech Prep

·         Early College High Schools

·         International Baccalaureate

·         Postsecondary Enrollment Options

·         Other dual enrollment agreements between high school