General Questions
The most important criteria in the admission decision are a student's four-year academic record, GPA, strength of curriculum, overall rank in class. Recommendations, the personal statement, co-curricular activities, leadership, and community service help to complete your profile; Standardized test scores are used in conjunction with the academic information. A completed application includes the application form, $30 fee (Note: Online applications do NOT have an application fee), personal essay, official transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, or official graded paper from either junior or senior year submitted and sent by the high school guidance office.
A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred to King's. No more than 50% of major requirements may be transferred. Evaluation is made on a course-by-course basis. For more information, see Transferring to King's.
Client Query
Pros
-Smart, passionate workforce that is largely bought in on the organizational mission -Dedication to making the company a learning company; the CEO has emphasized that he wants everyone to feel comfortable asking questions about the state of the company. The management team has displayed a commitment to transparency that I've not seen elsewhere. -Strong organizational mission that makes some of the less glamorous aspects of working there more palatable.
Cons
Collage has many of the issues that are typical of relatively small companies. You will likely not have all of the resources at your disposal like at a larger company. The company, despite its size, is siloed across functions.
-Smart, passionate workforce that is largely bought in on the organizational mission -Dedication to making the company a learning company; the CEO has emphasized that he wants everyone to feel comfortable asking questions about the state of the company. The management team has displayed a commitment to transparency that I've not seen elsewhere. -Strong organizational mission that makes some of the less glamorous aspects of working there more palatable.
Cons
Collage has many of the issues that are typical of relatively small companies. You will likely not have all of the resources at your disposal like at a larger company. The company, despite its size, is siloed across functions. Research and business development are oftentimes not on the same page. Tension results from sales' need to grow revenue hitting up against the research team's man-power and resource constraints
Technical Questions
Technology requirements might vary among your classes. For example, in some classes you may have the option to proctor exams. In Information technology (IT) and web design classes, you might need a faster computer with special software, but an English class may have minimal requirements. However, there are some technology requirements common to all learning experiences at COA.
1 Operating Systems
Your computer should be able to support one of the following operating systems:
- Windows 2010
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Macintosh OS X
2 Hardware
- Random Access Memory (RAM) at or above the recommended amount for the operating system
- A sound card and speakers
- A web cam and microphone (required in some classes)
3 Programs
Your computer should have the following free programs installed to improve your online experience:
- Adobe™ Acrobat Reader
- Adobe Flash Player
- Java 1.4 or higher
4 Browsers
- Internet Explorer™
- Mozilla Firefox
- Google Chrome
- Safari™
5 Productivity Software
Your computer should have the following software installed:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint