Academic Planning for Student-Athletes

A highly personalized service for high-school athletes who want more independence and flexibility, and are ready to earn college credits in high school, efficiently.

A plan built around your athlete.

We assess your athlete's academic situation, lifestyle, priorities, and goals, then build and help implement a personalized plan to earn college credit in high school through PSEO and other dual-credit options. Practical, supported, and mapped to their schedule.

AP vs. CIS/CE vs. PSEO

There's more than one way to earn college credit in high school. Here's how the three main paths compare, and why we usually focus on PSEO.

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Where
Taught by
Length
Credits earned by
In-state transfer
Out-of-state transfer
Availability
Cost
AP
At high school
HS teacher
~1 academic year
Exam score
Highly transferable
Highly transferable
Varies by HS
Free; $96 per exam
CIS / CE
At high school
HS teacher
1 academic year
Completing the course
Highly transferable
Varies
Varies by HS
Free
PSEO Recommended
At university or online
College professor
1 semester per course
Completing the course
Highly transferable
Varies
All MN high-school students
Free

Why we focus on PSEO.

What you could save.

Take 16 credits (2 classes a year for 2 years) and save $4,000–$23,000. Start in 10th grade, earn 50+ credits, and save $12,050–$72,500.

MN averages
Cost per credit hour
× 4 credit hours / class
× 2 classes / year
× 2 years
Community College
$241
$964
$1,928
$3,856
Public Institution
$514
$2,056
$4,112
$8,224
Private Institution
$1,449
$5,796
$11,592
$23,184

Numbers based on MN averages. Actual savings depend on your plan.

Classes that just make sense for athletes.

PSEO isn't only core academics. Your athlete can earn real college credit in courses built around their world. Here's a sample of what's available, grouped by focus.

Train the body

  • Nutrition for Sport Performance
  • Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
  • Intro to Kinesiology

Master the mind

  • Psychology of Sport & Performance
  • Psychology of Winning
  • Stress Management
  • Meditation & Mindfulness

Skills for life

  • Time Management
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Wellness for Life
  • Yoga for Life

Course availability varies by institution. We help match your athlete to options that fit their goals and travel well. {{ confirm course list with Kal }}

From intake to enrolled.

Schedule your free intake

We learn your athlete's situation, schedule, and goals.

Meet with your HS counselor

Confirm eligibility and fit within the school's requirements.

Confirm your top PSEO options

Requirements, deadlines, and the courses that travel well.

Begin and complete applications

We keep every form and date on track.

Notify your district of intent by May 30

The key deadline to keep your options open.

Organizational & semester prep

Set up for a smooth first term.

Deadlines matter: fall applications are typically due June 15 / July 1, spring December 1, and some schools have earlier priority dates. We keep you ahead of all of them.

Built for ambitious student-athletes.

A Athlete A
  • Ready for academic responsibility
  • Competing at a high level with a demanding schedule
  • Planning to play collegiate sports
B Athlete B
  • Ready for academic responsibility
  • A less-demanding sports schedule
  • Not planning on playing collegiate sports

If your athlete is motivated, ready for more independence, and wants an edge on their competition, Ripple Effect is for them.

Two ways to work with us.

Choose the level of support that fits your athlete, from a guided foundation to full season-long support.

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Questions, answered.

Who is eligible for PSEO?
10th to 12th grade. Eligibility is mainly based on GPA, class rank, and/or ACT scores, and each school sets its own requirements.
Does PSEO cost anything?
No. PSEO covers tuition, fees, and textbooks.
Will the credits transfer?
Highly transferable in-state; out-of-state transfer varies. We help you choose courses that travel well.
Will it hurt my GPA or transcript?
Grades in PSEO courses are permanent on the college transcript. We help you choose wisely and stay supported. {{ confirm wording with Kal }}

Your athlete's future is worth a 30-minute conversation.

The intake is free, and the savings can change everything.

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