The Admission Process
- Documented diagnosis of a Learning Difference such as Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, Nonverbal Learning Disability, PDD-NOS, ADHD and/or Dyslexia.
- Low average to high intelligence
- Emotional, behavioral, and psychological stability
- High level of motivation to meet program goals
- Potential to live and attend college or vocational program independently
- Ages typically 18 to 25 years old
Admissions Criteria
The Admissions Decision
The admissions 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.
Completed application and reference forms
(with application fee - $75.00-online, $100.00-paper)
Psycho-educational testing results (ie Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale)
Academic records (Transcripts, Testing, ie Woodcock-Johnson, Wide Range Achievement Test, Peabody Individual Achievement Test)
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.
Social History
Interview
All students will be interviewed on campus by members of the Admissions Committee, which may include: the Executive Director, Admissions Director, Clinical Director, Academic Dean and/or Vocational Liason, Residential Coordinator.
The interview helps to determine the applicants 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 program can meet the needs of the applicant.
If the Admissions Committee determines that the referred student is appropriate for admission, a contract, medical forms and a Student Manual will be sent to the applicant.
You will be informed by phone or letter. Also, upon acceptance you will recieve an acceptance packet including information about CIP and the mandatory forms that need to be completed and returned.
Admission
Once a student is accepted, and the required deposit has been received, an admission date can be established.
Admissions are scheduled during summer session, and at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
*New students are required to bring a laptop with a wireless internet card.
It is the policy of the Berkshire Center, to admit and treat all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or sexual preference.