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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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 Admission Committee, which may include: The Executive Director, Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and/or Academic 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.
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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