William,
More information we provide about the program, better prepare the student is for the experience. For example only having classes on Saturday is a great opportunity.
Patty Aronoff
Diana,
The appointment is another way to connect the student and the school. How we use this appointment effectively is important in establishing such relationship.
Patty Aronoff
Yes I agree that the student must understand our program before they make their decision. Our classes are only held on Saturday's, so we find our students can maintain their job and still go to class. We make sure its something they can handle as well.
career services - a department that assist in acquiring and introducing a student to prospective employers in their new field of study.
orientation - an event that prepares a student for their education at our campus. This involves a photo ID, meeting the dean, meeting the chairs of their department, meeting with career services, receiving their books for the upcoming term, receiving their schedule. Finalizing any outstanding financial aid issues, etc
financial aid appointment - this is the appointment in which the student will be determined his/her eligibility for grants, loans, schools own scholarship, etc. This appointment will also break down all the financial aid responcibility of the student and/or parents in full.
William,
The program a student selects is very important for their success. Sometimes students enroll in the program not knowing what the expectations are and find themselves in a quandary. They may want to select another program and courses may not always transfer. Finding the right fit is key for student success.
Patty Aronoff
Magally,
Students should really understand the schedule of not only classes but that of school operations. Many times students have made plans for future events not taking in consideration what is happening at school.
Patty Aronoff
We use
Enrollment -for the purpose if explaining to a prospective student what their obligations are and what ours are.
Program- in describing what they will be learning through out the course.
Potential candidate, Registration, Fees, Enrollment Agreement, Catalog, Schedule, Program, Policies
Cinthia,
A student is considered as admitted when they have completed all the requirements for admission. We work hard to complete the process with all signatures and documentation so that the student may start the school on the solid footing.
Patty Aronoff
Maria,
The amount of hours a student takes per parent term is important to determine whether or not they are a full time or a part-time student. That status affects their financial aid disbursement.
Patty Aronoff
Nydia,
An official transcript is the only way to verify a students previous educational record. The official transcript must be official in every capacity from paper to signature to watermark to stamp. It must arrive in a sealed envelope by the issuing institution addressed to the school. An official transcript issued to a student is not considered official.
Patty Aronoff
Katherine,
As a new student, calculating grade-point average is not high on their list. It does become an important part of the student experience as they progress through their classes. In the interview process through admissions it's important that we point out those particular areas in the catalog.
Patty Aronoff
Humberto,
Titles of positions are interesting in defining the roles of individuals in their careers. It is important that we look at different titles in different industries to match them up in their career fields.
Patty Aronoff
Nancy,
As part of their consumer practices, we must outline all costs in going to school. These are divided out between refundable and non refundable items.
Patty Aronoff
Michele,
Regular attendance is part of their success in going to school. Attendance is recorded by each individual school according to their policies and regulations.
Patty Aronoff
Some of the terms and definitions used the admision process are:
Academic advisement
Accelerated program
Admitted student.
The transcript is the official document containing the record of a student’s academic
performance and testing history. The school at which a student is or has been officially enrolled
must issue the transcript, certified by the signature of an authorized school administrator. The school’s official seal or watermarked school stationery may also be used to authenticate the
transcript.
Federal Pell Grant- This grant is a form of financial aid provided by the Federal government to students whose FAFSA indicates a high level of financial need.
William Ford Direct Loan Program: The William Ford Direct Loan Program is administered
by the U.S. Department of Education to provide loans that help students pay for their postsecondary education.
Subsidized Loans: These loans are need-based loans with interest paid by the government and payments deferred as long as the student is enrolled in a post-secondary program of studies.
Work-Study Programs
Most colleges offer work-study programs. They allow students to work part time during the
school year as part of their financial aid package. The jobs are usually on campus and the money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.
Payment Agreement- paid flexible payment during each semester of classes.
Financial aid: All types of money offered to a student to help pay tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. This can include loans, grants, scholarships, assistantships, fellowships, and work-study jobs.
Full-time student: A student who is enrolled at a college or university and is taking at least the minimum number of credits required by the school for a full course load.
Credits: Units that a school uses to indicate that a student has completed and passed courses that are required for a degree. Each school defines the total number and types of credits necessary for degree completion, with every course being assigned a value in terms of "credits," "credit hours," or "units."
Degree: A diploma or title awarded to students by a college or university after successful completion of a program of study
Some of the terms and definitions commonly used during the admission process at our institution are:
Applicant: Any student who has completed the college application process at our institution.
Campus Interview: This is a personal, face to face interaction between an admissions applicant and an institutional representative; admissions officer, faculty, etc.
GPA - Grade Point Average: Quantitative measure of a student's grades. The GPA is figured by averaging the numerical value of a student's grades.
Graduate, Occupational and Prospective Profiles. Also,title to obtain in each of the careers.
