Apprenticeships: ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeships: PACE Construction Pre-Appenticeship Program Art Institute of Seattle Boise State Carleton College Cascades Job Corps Cas
Trang 12018 COLLEGE & MORE NIGHT: Navigating the Fair
Thursday, April 12, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Shorewood High School
Attending Institutions
List current as of March 27, 2018
Participants will be arranged alphabetically
Apprenticeships: ANEW Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Apprenticeships: PACE Construction Pre-Appenticeship Program
Art Institute of Seattle
Boise State
Carleton College
Cascades Job Corps
Cascadia College
Central Washington University
Cornish College of the Arts
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Duke University
Eastern Washington University
Edmonds Community College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Evergreen State College
Gonzaga University
HBCU: Grambling State HBCU=Historically Black
HBCU: Howard University Colleges & Universities
HBCU: Morehouse College
HBCU: Spelman College
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
North Seattle College
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Seattle Film Institute
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline CC Honors College
Shoreline CC Mechatronics Program
St Olaf College
U.S Army
U.S Marines
U.S Navy
U.S Federal Agencies: National Park Service, Environmental
Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, and Others
University of Alabama
University of Idaho
University of Portland
University of Tampa
UW Bothell
UW ROTC
UW Seattle
UW Tacoma
Washington Aerospace & Training Research Center
Washington State University
Western Washington University
Whittier College
Whitworth University
Tips for the Fair
1 Take the initiative Introduce yourself with your name and one thing about you
2 Don’t expect your parent to do the talking Ask the questions yourself
3 Eavesdrop If you are waiting your turn at a table, get close enough to listen
4 If you like the school/ institution, ask about other events you could attend Fill out a contact card (write legibly!) even if you already receive materials from them Some schools count demonstrated interest
5 If a table is busy, ask if you can contact the rep later Get a business card and follow up
6 Take notes The many conversations might start running together in your head Jot down your impressions after a conversation
7 Consider a star system, say S to S S S S Rate right when you leave the table (Consider whether you are rating the school
or the representative.)
8 Be flexible If the institution you want is crowded, look around for the less busy tables
After the Fair
Follow up Make contact with the admissions representatives of the institutions you liked the most
Do not underestimate the importance of the contacts you make
In many cases, the representative you meet will be the one reading your application and having a say in whether you become a part of that institution / program
See reverse for suggested questions for representatives.
marianne.stephens@shorelineschools.org
SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER www.shorelineschools.org/swcollegeandcareer
Trang 2How are classes structured? Lecture? Discussion?
Nature of homework? Papers? Projects? Presentations?
How tough are academic standards?
What is the average class size?
Is there a first-year program? An honors program?
How much flexibility in class choice is there? Can I take classes
outside of my major? When do I declare a major?
Describe how students interact with professors
Are there internships/ study abroad opportunities?
Do the discussions/ materials include diverse perspectives?
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What types of financial aid & scholarships are available?
What percentage of students get financial aid? Average package?
Are there on-campus jobs available?
What is the average indebtedness?
Success
What percentage of freshmen stay for the next year?
What percentage of students graduate? On time?
What is the school best known for?
What are some recent graduates doing?
Getting In
What kind of students are you looking for?
What factors contribute to a student’s acceptance for admission?
To their rejection?
What test scores do you require, and how much are they
emphasized in admittance decisions?
What is the most important piece of an application?
What application options do you have (Early Decision, Early
Action, Regular) and what are the advantages of each?
Student Life
How much time do students spend on extracurricular activities?
What are some favorite activities?
What do students care about?
What part do sports play in student life? How many students play
some type of sport?
Do students interact with peers from different backgrounds?
What do students do on weekends?
Ask the representative if he or she attended the school If they did,
ask why they chose it
Services
Does every student have an advisor? How often will you meet?
How easy is it to get tutoring?
Will I need my own computer, or are there labs readily available?
Do you have career counseling services?
Housing
What types of housing are available?
What is the configuration of dorms?
How are roommates chosen?
Questions for College Reps
April 2018 Originally compiled by After Shorewood, a Shorewood PTSA Committee Sources: Colleges That Change Lives; National Survey of Student Engagement; NACAC College Fair Checklist; US Dept of Labor; Military.com
Pre-Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship?
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs provide (generally free) training that will lead to Apprenticeship programs, which are paid.
Programs
What focus of the program?
What kind of people are you looking for?
What age or other requirements are there?
What kind of application process is there?
What kind of training is offered in the program? Is it in a classroom? Is it at a job site? What will I actually be doing? How long is the program?
During the apprenticeship program, what will I be paid?
What will I be qualified to do when I complete the program? What occupations are available? Can you tell me about those jobs
& how much they pay? How long does it take to make that wage?
What is the employment rate for people who complete the program?
Questions for Apprenticeship Reps
Questions for Military Recruiters Which Branch?
The branches of the military vary Talk to a few and be sure you know the differences
Things to Know
How long do I enlist for? What is the minimum commitment? What kind of people are you looking for?
What are the advantages of this branch of the military?
What requirements are there?
What is the testing process?
How physically fit do you have to be?
Do I have to get a military haircut?
What is basic training like? Where is it?
How much choice would I get in my assignments? What locations and situations will I be in?
What specialized training would I get?
What jobs are available within this branch of the military?
What jobs would I be qualified for after I complete service?
Is it true that I can can get college paid? What are the conditions and requirements?