Circle of Support - Information for Prospective Students

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**The deadline for Fall 2021 applications is December 4, 2020**

Qualifications to apply and be considered for an interview for KAP Circle of Support Program:

• ACT cumulative score of 20 or higher OR the student must take the english, reading, and math placement exams. 
• Placement exam scores must meet the following criteria:
  • English: 61 or higher
  • Reading: 86 or higher
  • Math: 12 or higher
  • See Course Placement Information
• Official acceptance letter from WKU (If you have not yet applied to WKU, please click here.)
  
• Able to perform the followingpre-college life skills:
  • Order and take medication independently
  • Get up independently and attend class
  • Independently manage a debit card
  • Keep dorm room clean
  • Independently perform hygiene routines
  • Independently wash clothes on a regular basis
  • Cook simple meals
  • Independently able to balance work versus leisure
  • Independently transition from preferred activities in order to complete responsibilities during free time
  • Independently manage sleep schedule

Anyone who meets the above qualifications must email circleofsupport@wku.edu to request an interview packet. The student will need to mail the completed packet to the Kelly Autism Program (104 Alumni Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101). As your interview packet is received, you will be contacted to set up a specific appointment for the interview that will be held during regular office hours.

In order for an application to be considered complete and ready to schedule an interview, the following items must be included:

• A completed copy of the interview packet
• A copy of high school transcript
• A copy of your college transcript (if you are a transfer student or have previously attended WKU)
• A physiological evaluation stating the autism diagnosis (within the last two years)
• A copy of the most current IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)
• Two letters of recommendation 

What to expect the day of the Interview

Interviews will be scheduled in one-hour time slots in order to accommodate all of the applicants. It will be very important that this schedule be followed, so please make plans to log on early. If you arrive late, we will have to stick to the original schedule to be fair to the rest of the applicants and their families. We also ask that families take time to learn about our program's services before the interview. After the interview, the student's parents will be invited to join the student and will be given the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding programming. 

KAP will only be completing interviews on the the dates specified each semester. Circle of Support interviews for the Fall 2021 semester will take place January 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 2021. All interviews must be via zoom due to COVID-19 guidelines. 

Acceptance decisions will be mailed to all students. Students should expect to receive letters no later than two weeks after the interview date. These letters are the final decision of KAP. If a student's interview packet is declined, they are welcome to reapply and interview for the following academic year.