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WE ARE EDUCATORS HELPING PEOPLE BUILD
A FOUNDATION FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES
COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM
For HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
Are you graduating from High School in 2011?
Are you researching all of your educational & career options?
Are you ready to get a jump-start on your future today?
If so, ITT Technical Institute may have the perfect opportunity for
you! It’s called the COLLEGE PREP Program.
What is the COLLEGE PREP Program?
Enables High School Seniors to take tuition FREE courses!
Enables students who successfully complete classes to be fully credited
for enrollment, June 2011, at ITT Technical Institute!
Enables students to explore college hands on!
CONTACT: Dawn Casler-Community Relations Specialist at: 614-921-4139
ITT Technical Institute 3781 Park Mill Run Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am pleased to be sending you this information, which may be helpful to a senior student who
wishes to pursue a career in selected technical areas upon graduation in 2011.
Attached you will find information about ITT Technical Institute, Hilliard, Ohio’s COLLEGE
PREP ENROLLMENT IN TECHNICAL PROGRAMS INITIATIVE.
You should find the following information:
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Counselor/Teacher information – 2 pages
Handout for students, parents, or legal guardians – 2 pages
Student Application – 1 page
Applicant essay – 1 page
Please feel free to duplicate any forms as necessary.
Please contact me at 1-888-483-4888 extension 4153, or our Director of Recruitment, Jim Tussing
at extension 4101, in the event you have questions.
Sincerely,
Kelly Cavanagh
Dean, ITT Technical Institute
Hilliard, Ohio
College Prep Enrollment in Technical Programs
Counselor/Teacher Information
PURPOSE: To introduce high school seniors to career paths in the following areas:
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Computer Electronics Engineering Technology
Computer Drafting and Design
Visual Communications
Computer Network Systems
Criminal Justice
Business Administration
College Prep Enrollment in Technical Programs with ITT Technical Institute incorporates the
college to career transition concept that offers high school seniors a head start in their postsecondary education by attending an accredited, degree granting, technical college.
BENEFITS:
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Waiver of tuition related to the courses passed
Use of texts, software/hardware while in attendance
Early exposure to an accessible, safe and well-equipped technical college environment
Potential for entering workforce earlier as a result of entering ITT Technical Institute with first
quarter credit.
EXPECTATIONS:
High school students attending in the College Prep Enrollment Program are welcomed as collegebound applicants. In an adult environment, students are expected to stay focused, committed, and
encouraged to provide their best effort. To assist students to become successful, a contact person
from the high school is necessary. This person is expected to contact the college on a weekly basis
concerning their high school student’s attendance, class work, attitude, time management and
grades. If any high school students have special needs, we will evaluate the IEP and communicate
what reasonable accommodations can be made as we are willing to work with students with special
needs. Students must adhere to all rules and policies of their home school and ITT Technical
Institute.
ELIGIBILTY:
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Must be a Senior
Must have parental/legal guardian signature as consent to participate in the program.
Must complete the Application (Part 1) and Essay (Part 2).
Must have transportation to/from class.
Must successfully achieve a passing score on the ITT Technical Institute Admissions test.
Must receive consent to participate from the resident high school Guidance Counselor.
Consent should be on School Letterhead signed by the recommending counselor. Counselors
will forward the completed Application, Consent Letter and Copy of current transcript to:
Attn: Director of Recruitment at the ITT Hilliard Campus
FEES: There are no tuition fees for participants or the resident high school to participate in this
program. The only fee associated with this program is the cost of books.
GRADES/ATTENDANCE:
Grades are calculated according to the syllabus for that particular course. Most grades focus on
quizzes, exams, homework, participation, mid-term and final exams. Students who pass the College
Prep Enrollment courses with a grade of C or higher, will receive a grade of “CR” in the course
upon starting a program at ITT Technical Institute. Regular attendance is required. Students
participating in the College Prep Enrollment Program at ITT Technical Institute are expected to
maintain a minimum of 80 % attendance and a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; additionally, students
must maintain the attendance and GPA requirements of their home school. In the event a participant
does not maintain both attendance and required GPA at both institutions, for any consecutive two
{2} week timeframe, the student will be dismissed from the College Prep Enrollment Program.
DESIGNATED COURSES:
The following courses have been selected from the ITT Technical Institute’s current catalog to be
offered for the College Prep Enrollment program:
VC100
BU121
CD140
CJ131
GE184
TB143
IT103
Introduction to Design
Introduction to Business in a Global Society
Rapid Visualization
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Problem Solving
Introduction to Personal Computers
Operating Systems
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
4 Credit Hours
Students may attend up to three of the classes listed.
Participants will receive 4 credit hours of CR credit per class, up to a total of 12, by successfully
completing and passing the class with a C or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Credit earned in the College Prep Enrollment Program will be awarded to the student
when he/she starts their chosen program of study. Credit will be designated with a grade of “CR”
upon starting a program at ITT Technical Institute. The credit will be factored into the student’s
financial aid package for the first academic year. Credit for the course will be forwarded to the
Financial Aid department at ITT Technical Institute by the Registrar’s office upon notification from
the Dean that the student has successfully completed the course, based on the requirements noted in
the catalog at the time the student takes the course.
DAYS AND TIME:
Classes can be arranged in two formats. Approved students can join a regular evening session
which meets from 6:00pm to 10:30pm one night a week. Alternatively students may join a regular
day session which meets from 9:30-1:30pm. All classes must be taken at the Hilliard ITT Technical
Institute, located at 3781 Park Mill Run Dr in Hilliard, Ohio.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact: Kelly Cavanagh, Dean of Academic Affairs at kcavangh@itt-tech.edu;
Jim Tussing, Director of Recruitment at JTussing@itt-tech.edu or call 1-888-483-4888.
College Prep Enrollment in
Technical Programs
STUDENT APPLICATION: Part 1 of 2
Student Name________________________ Phone________________________
Address____________________________________ City__________________
State______ Zip_______ Date of Birth_____________ S.S.#_______________
Name of School ____________________________________________________
Name of Recommending Counselor ______________________________________________
Student G.P.A.__________
Please attach signed Guidance Recommendation Letter
on school letterhead and copy of current transcript.
This box to be completed by Guidance Department
Consent for student to participate in College Prep Enrollment:
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian _____________________________________
Student Transportation: Self_______ Parent(s)________ Guardians__________
Program Interest:
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Computer Electronics Engineering Technology
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Computer Drafting and Design
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Computer Network Systems
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Visual Communication
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Criminal Justice
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Business Administration
College Prep Enrollment in
Technical Programs
STUDENT APPLICATION: Part 2 of 2
Why Attend Classes at ITT Tech?
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Applicant essay
Please explain why you would like to participate in the College Prep Program. Why attend
class at ITT? How will your participation benefit your future career plans? What are you
hoping to gain from this experience? Type or handwrite. Separate sheet may be attached.
(Minimum of 250 words)