admission process
APPLY IN JUST THREE STEPS:
STEP 1: APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS
Applicants should complete the general program application (www.cahe.edu/apply). There is no fee required to submit the application. All required supplemental documents may be found on the "Application Checklist" and should be mailed/submitted in-person. Documents may either be submitted individually or together. All documents should be in prior to the scheduled interview date.
STEP 2: ENTRANCE EXAM
Applicants who are exempt from the entrance examination requirement or successfully pass the required portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to begin the interview process. Applicants who are required to take one or both portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to do so.
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Applicants, who possess a Bachelor's Degree from an institution in the United States at the time of applying, are automatically exempt from taking the math and reading portions of the entrance exam.
Students who have completed the equivalent of a bachelor's degree abroad are automatically exempt from the math portion of the exam, but may be subject to taking the reading portion.
Additionally, applicants who meet at least one of the criteria in each section below will be exempt from the respective entrance examination section(s):
EXEMPTION FROM READING SECTION:
- A minimum SAT score of 470 in Critical Reading or ACT score of 19 in English.
- A minimum grade of a "C" on a college-level, credit bearing English Literature course from a regionally accredited institution.
EXEMPTION FROM MATH SECTION:
- A minimum SAT score of 490 in Math or ACT score of 20 in Math.
- A minimum grade of a "C" on a college-level, credit bearing Math course from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants scheduled to take the exam will be provided a link as to how to best prepare/study. Individuals who take and do not successfully pass the entrance exam will have their file reviewed to determine whether they can move forward to an interview (Step 3). Those who do not move forward will have to wait one year to reapply to any program offered by The Center.
STEP 3: INTERVIEW
A formal interview is required of all applicants as the last step in the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to dress professionally and to familiarize themselves with the field, program structure, as well as accreditation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
Members of the Admissions Committee will review each file, including but not limited to supporting documentation, entrance exam results, previous academic performance and interview results. A final decision regarding acceptance into the program may be expected following the interview. Upon acceptance, a registration and enrollment fee must be paid to reserve a seat in the program. Once this step is complete, information regarding enrollment and orientation will be e-mailed to the student. Individuals must submit all required forms, paperwork, agreements, tuition/fees, as well as pass all required screenings and clearances within the required time frames to complete the acceptance process. Space is limited and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.