  {"id":90,"date":"2023-12-27T15:33:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T15:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:22:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:22:15","slug":"why-augsburg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/why-augsburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Why PSEO at Augsburg?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">STep Into Your Future: PSEO at Augsburg<\/b><\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Augsburg is the perfect bridge between high school and your college career. Here, you aren\u2019t just a &#8220;high schooler taking classes&#8221; &#8211; you are a<b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"141\">\u00a0college student<\/b> with the freedom, support, and community to thrive.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why Choose Augsburg?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Small Classes, Big Support:<\/b> Build real connections with hands-on professors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">A Head Start:<\/b> Earn college credits (or even an Associate degree) before you graduate high school.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The &#8220;Augsburg Applies to YOU&#8221; Guarantee:<\/b> Successful PSEO students are guaranteed admission and eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/firstyear\/scholarships\/\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\">generous scholarships<\/b><\/a>, including full-tuition opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Student Spotlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Siddarth, Senior &#8217;26<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-254 \" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2025\/06\/Siddarth-Sriram.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"226\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I was nervous at first, but Augsburg made me feel right at home. Taking classes in person helped me build real connections, and I even graduated with my Associate degree before finishing high school.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Experience:<\/b> Loved the quiet library study spots and the welcoming orientation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Takeaway:<\/b> PSEO gave him the confidence and community needed to succeed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Audrey, Senior &#8217;26<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Why Augsburg?<\/b> &#8220;I wanted to test out if I wanted to go to a 4-year private school.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Growth:<\/b> Stepped out of her comfort zone to make new connections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Vibe:<\/b> &#8220;It doesn&#8217;t really feel like &#8216;PSEO,&#8217; it mainly just feels like you are a normal college student.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">Bila, Junior &#8217;27<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Environment:<\/b> &#8220;It felt state-of-the-art&#8230; it helped me create a more radical, revolutionary, and innovative mindset.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Perks:<\/b> Amazing food spots nearby and a cool, tight-knit community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro-Tip:<\/b> &#8220;It&#8217;s not just busy work\u2014it\u2019s assignments that actually help you learn.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-442 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2026\/02\/King-09-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"178\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2026\/02\/King-09-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2026\/02\/King-09-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2026\/02\/King-09-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/pseo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/156\/2026\/02\/King-09-2-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"3\">King, Junior &#8217;27<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Best Part:<\/b> &#8220;The amount of freedom acquired from this experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Independence:<\/b> Augsburg has helped him become more independent while navigating the transition to adulthood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Vibe:<\/b> &#8220;It\u2019s like being an adult in college, you just have extra help!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STep Into Your Future: PSEO at Augsburg Augsburg is the perfect bridge between high school and your college career. 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