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Admissions Scavenger Hunt

This activity aims to help students research admissions processes.

Discuss

You’ve learned about the admissions process, but it can be different for each person depending on their goals and interests. Understanding what you’re interested in can guide you in finding the right information and getting prepared. Now, you’ll take a closer look at what the admissions process involves for a school or program. This will help you learn the steps to take and make a plan to reach your goals.

Resource

Admissions Process Scavenger Hunt. This worksheet is a guide to help students search for specific information related to admissions processes. Instructors can demonstrate how to find this information explaining the process and importance of each step.

  • Pick a program to research. Select an admissions process for a school or program. This can be a military branch, trade/apprenticeship program, community college, college/university, or other adult learning option.
  • Navigate to the program website and find the admissions or apply section.
  • Highlight key steps (filling out an application, submitting transcripts, required experience, placement tests, etc.).
  • This is an activity that can be demonstrated, done together or in a small group, or completed independently depending on the learner:
  1. Instructor Assisted: Instructors can demonstrate how to find and outline an admissions process. Ensure students can see and follow along. Pick a program to research.
  2. Guided Activity: Instructors can guide students through looking up a program and the admissions process. Students can work together or independently.
  3. Independent Activity: Students can independently research an admissions process.

Discuss

Let’s talk about what we found out. There is a lot of information to find when you are considering a postsecondary program. While it may seem overwhelming it is important to know the information to help with planning since many things need to happen before you can complete an admission process.

  • What was interesting or surprising about the process?
  • What steps seem easy? What steps seem hard?
  • What was confusing about the process?
  • How can planning help you?