ASAP GROUP

ADVISEMENT

FEBRUARY 2015 (FALL SESSION II)

IMPORTANT

REMINDERS

• February 5th, 2015- Last day to Officially Withdraw from a

Course.

• February 11th, 2015- Irregular Schedule! Follow Thursday

Schedule

• February 12th- No Classes- College Closed

• February 18th- Last day of Fall II Classes

• February 20th-26th- Final Examinations

• February 27th- Grades and Attendance due by 4pm.

Grades begin to post.

• March 4th, Spring Semester Begins

COMPLETE YOUR

ADVISEMENT

• If you have NOT completed your Spring Advisement,

please do so immediately!!!

• Registration has been open since early December for

most students.

• Classes are filling up!

• Failure to complete your Spring Registration may result in

suspension of ASAP benefits including Metro Cards and

Textbook Accounts starting immediately.

• See your ASAP Advisor if you need any additional

assistance or support.

ASAP CLUB HOLIDAY DRIVE

UNDERWATER DREAMS

FUTURE EVENTS SURVEY

http://tinyurl.com/m3yczht

RESULTS AS OF

01/20/2015

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ASAP Recruitment 2015If you have a friend or family member who is starting at LaGuardia in Spring or Fall 2015,

please send them over to the ASAP Office in B-235!

• Information sessions begin first week of February• Information sessions will be held every Tuesday & Wednesday • ASAP Recruitment Flyer has all detailed information• Students can’t be part of College Discovery and ASAP

We are looking for motivated students like you who want to earn their

associates degrees in 3 years or less!

JETLAG-ASAP NEWSLETTER

www.jetlagnewsletter.com

Looking for individuals interested in:

Writing

Video Production

Interviewing

Photography

Social Commentary

Social Media

…more

Sign up: B-235

ASAP RECRUITMENT 2015IF YOU HAVE A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS STARTING AT LAGUARDIA IN SPRING 2015 OR

FALL 2015, PLEASE SEND THEM OVER TO THE ASAP OFFICE IN B-235!

• Information sessions begin first week of February

• Information sessions will be held every Tuesday &

Wednesday

• ASAP Recruitment Flyer has all detailed information

• Students can’t be part of College Discovery and ASAP

We are looking for motivated students

like you who want to earn their

associates degrees in 3 years or less!

ASAP

TRANSFER

101

WORKSHOP

TRANSFERING TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE

STEPHEN HANDEL, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY

COLLEGE INITIATIVES, THE COLLEGE BOARD

Since each

college/university has

its own requirements

(including CUNY), the

most important thing

you can do to make the

transfer process run

smoothly is plan

ahead!

Start with these

Resources…

WHERE TO START?

RESOURCES FOR

TRANSFERRING

LAGCC Transfer Office- B215

College Websites

The Admissions or Counseling offices of

the four-year colleges you’re thinking of

attending

Program advisers for specific majors (most

colleges have them)

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Your four-year college will look at the courses you took and

the grades you earned at your two-year college and decide

how much credit to give you…

• If enough of your courses transfer, you’ll start at the four-

year college as a junior.

• It’s ultimately up to the receiving institution to review and

accept your transfer credit.

• If you don’t get credit for some of your courses, you may

need to take them again at the four-year college.

• When you graduate from the four-year college, only that

college’s name will appear on your bachelor’s degree.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN

LOOKING AT COLLEGES

• Your current major! Ex- If you are currently a Criminal Justice Student, you may want to look for schools that specialize in your field of study.

• Find out specific prerequisites needed for entry!

• Location- Local, regional or out of state?

• Support Services- Guidance, Counseling and Academic Supports (ASAP at 4 year CUNY school is unlikely)

• Campus/Housing- Plan or living in a dorm or apartment? Commute?

• Sports and Activities- Extra curricular activities can help you excel in school

• Financing/Paying for School- Overall cost of attendance

• Diversity- Makeup of faculty and student body.

• Job Placement/Graduate School Transfer Statistics- How successful are their graduates?

QUESTIONS TO ASK

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

• Does LaGuardia have a special transfer relationship — often called an articulation agreement — with any four-year colleges?

• Will the credits I earn be accepted at the four-year colleges I’m considering?

• What grades do I need to earn in my classes to get credit at the four-year colleges?

• What’s the minimum GPA I need to maintain to get into the four-year colleges?

• Will I receive any certifications when I complete my degree?

• Is there a path for the Masters’ Degree?

• What financial support do you offer (work study, grants, scholarships)?

• Are there any mentoring programs, leadership opportunities, or research possibilities?

• Describe the advisement and registration process.

NARROW YOUR CHOICES

Focus on 3-5 institutions

Create:

• Safe choice(s)

• Middle choice(s)

• Dream choice(s)

• A Timeline!!!

HOW DO I APPLY?

• CUNY ADMISSIONS: www.cuny.edu/apply

• The Common Application:www.commonapp.org

• General College and University Admissions

• Generally found on a college’s homepage under “admissions”

• Be aware of specific college application deadlines

• Ex…http://www.harvard.edu/admissions-aid

General Requirements:

• Application (Online/Paper)

• Application Fee(s)

• Official Transcripts-You may need to provide ALL undergraduate and High School Transcripts

• Personal Statements/Essays

• Letters of Recommendation

ADDITIONAL RECOURSES(NEXT MONTH WE WILL DISCUSS IN DETAIL HOW TO FINANCE YOUR EDUCATION)

College and University Information Sites:

www.collegeboard.com

www.petersons.com

www.princetonreview.com/college

www.usnews.com/education

Scholarships and Financial Aid & Financial Aid Sites:

www.finaid.org

www.scholarships.com

www.collegefish.org

www.fastweb.com

WHAT EMPLOYERS REALLY

WANT

Preparing for the demands of the working

world and career success

What do you think employers are

looking for?

What does being a team player

really mean?

How can gossip impact your

career?

What does organizational culture

mean to you?

Corporate Culture ‘Buy In’

Example: Starbucks

Employees are empowered by management to make decisions without having to first report to management, and are encouraged to think for themselves as an entity of the business. The culture towards employees can be described as �relaxed' and supportive. Starbucks has avoided a hierarchical organization structure and has no formal organizational chart. It is evident that employees at Starbucks share common goals. An employee was quoted as saying; "We all have this common belief in the product we sell".

Be a Rainmaker

Mutual Respect

Varying views on:

Understanding of organizational

Structure and Hierarchy

Meeting Deadlines

Dedication to the job

Leadership Abilities

Showing up on time

Self Confidence

Make It Happen!

attitude

Communication Skills

High Quality of Work

Ability to work with minimal

supervision

Problem Solver

Life Long Learning

The “Build A Great Employee”

Workshop

Class will break into groups and be charged as

‘bosses’ with creating the ideal employee by

developing a list of characteristics and

attributes. Groups will then share their

findings.

Summary: What do employers

want?

Corporate culture buy-in

Mutual respect

Meeting Deadlines

Dedication to the job

Showing up on time

Communication Skills

High Quality of Work

METRO CARD

DISTRIBUTION

Please anticipate higher than normal lines

at the Bursar office on Monday. Remember,

if the lines are too long you can always

come back at another time to pick up your

metro card. Any inappropriate behavior

(cutting, pushing, shoving etc) will be

viewed as a campus security threat, and

could have serious implications on your

status in ASAP. Please use your better

judgment, or contact your ASAP Advisor if

there are any issues.