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Procareer Academy Institutional Academic Policies Admission Policy Applicants must be 18 years of age and, at a minimum, possess a high school diploma or its equivalency (GED) or have the ability -to -benefit for the program offered. Ability to Benefit (ATB) Policy Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED, but are 18 years of age may be admitted after passing the Ability -to -Benefit test (ATBT conducted by Wonderlic and approved by the US Department of Education) administered by an approved proctor that determines the student's ability to benefit from his/her program of instruction. This test will also determine interest and most suitable level of training to assess test results, prior education, motivation, placement potential and general aptitude for the chosen career field. Admissions Procedure Admissions Requirements are based upon the student's ability to meet the requirements of his/her chosen occupational goal. Strong motivations to learn and a desire to pursue a career are important considerations. The enrollment of applicants who have satisfied the admissions requirements, will be on a first come, first serve basis. Should there be more applicants than space available, the remaining applicants will be placed on a waiting list for the first available class Prospective students should contact Professional Career Development Center to set up an appointment with an Admissions Representative to receive information about the Center, its curriculum, and admission policies. The representative will give a tour of the campus, provide detailed information of the Center's programs and policies, discuss the applicant's qualifications, and assist him/her in determining the best way to meet his/her career objectives. The applicant will complete an application that includes personal, educational, and employment history, and the area of occupational interest. The faciltiy tour includes an explanation of what is presented in each classroom and review of course equipment and materials. Following the tour, the admission test is administered. The test is evaluated and graded; and results are discussed in detail with each applicant. Each applicant is advised to determine his/her aptitude for the desired occupation. A recommendation is then made regarding the general and specific courses needed to achieve the desired goals. If a determination is made that the applicant is eligible for admission, the enrollment and application forms are completed. As part of the admission procedure, applicants must: o Complete and submit an Application Form o Provide copies of social security card and valid driver's license o Submit an original high school diploma or GED