The Admission Process
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Documented diagnosis of a Learning Difference such as Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disability, PDD-NOS, ADHD and/or Dyslexia.
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Emotional, behavioral and psychological stability
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High level of motivation to meet program goals
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Low average to high intelligence
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Potential to live and work or attend college independently
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Ages typically 18 to 26
Admission Criteria
The Admission Decision:
The admission process is broken down into four basic parts: Phone Contact, Referral, Interview, and Admission.
Phone Contact:
Preliminary discussion with the Admissions Director regarding programming and student needs.
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Referral:
- Completed application and reference forms
(application fee $75.00-online or $100.00-paper) - Psycho-educational testing (i.e., Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale)
- Academic testing (Woodcock-Johnson, Wide Range Acheivement Test, or Peabody Individual Achievement Test)
- Academic Records (Transcripts, IEPs)
Interview:
All students will be interviewed on campus by members of the Admissions Committee, which may include: the Program Director, Admissions Coordinators, Clinical staff, Academic Coordinator, Career Coordinator and/or Residential Coordinator.
The interview helps to determine the applicant’s motivation, emotional and behavioral stability, goals for the future and communication skills.
A decision will generally be made within 7-10 days of the interview as to whether or not our programs can meet the needs of the applicant.
If the Admission Committee determines that the referred student is appropriate for admission, a contract, medical forms and a Student Manual will be sent to the applicant.
Admission:
Once a student is accepted, and the required deposit has been received, an admission date can be established.
Admissions are scheduled throughout the year as openings in the program become available.
Information About Regional Centers:
Regional centers are nonprofit private corporations that contract with the Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. They have offices throughout California to provide a local resource to help find and access the many services available to individuals and their families.
For more information, please visit http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/RC/Home.cfm
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To contact the Regional Center of the East Bay:
James M. Burton, Director
(510) 383-1200
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For All Other California Regional Centers:
http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/RC/RCList.cfm
We Accept Foreign Students!
The College Internship Program can give an F1 or M1 status to students through US Immigration to study at our programs in the US.
*New students are required to bring a laptop with a wireless internet card.
It is the policy of the College Internship Program/The Berkeley Center to admit and treat all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or sexual preference.
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