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Packet Instructions MARION TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MTC

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Office Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist

In addition to your Application for Admission (which must be completed - front and back), please complete the following and return to Student Services with your Marion Technical College (MTC) Application: Official transcripts can be submitted at a later date… all other required paperwork must accompany the application or it will NOT be accepted.

1. Complete questionnaire regarding your interest in the program.

2. Two completed recommendation forms (these must be filled out using the guidelines on Reference Instructions found in this packet) and turned in with your application.

3. Completed application by the deadline __OCTOBER 13TH, 2017__.

4. Complete an essay (Using the attached essay form) 1-2 paragraphs indicating your

expectations of the program.

5. Attend a personal interview after completion of the above.

When the complete application is received by Student Services, you will be contacted by the Business Department to set up the interview. Selected students will then receive a written letter of acceptance with further instructions and information. Supplemental Packet includes:

1. Packet instructions (this form) 2. Reference instructions 3. Two reference forms 4. Applicant questionnaire 5. Applicant essay

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REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS

MARION TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MTC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Office Specialist

Medical Administrative Specialist

ATTENTION: READ BEFORE GIVING REFERENCE FORM TO

A POTENTIAL REFERENCE

Who qualifies as a reference?

Former employer/supervisor/manager where you have worked

Supervisor of a not-for-profit organization where you have volunteered

Former teacher/instructor

Pastor Who does not qualify as a reference?

Co-Workers

Friends or acquaintances

Relatives (parents, siblings, extended family members)

Roommates PRINT your name and select your program of choice at the top of the reference form. Deliver the form to your selected references asking them to complete it and return the form to you. Submit the completed reference form to MTC’s Student Services department with your application. Any question, please contact the Business Department at 352- 671-7200, ext. 56840.

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Reference Form

Marion Technical College, MTC Business Management and Administration Program

ATTN: Student Services Department 1014 SW 7th Road Ocala, FL 34471

352-671-7200

Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Program Selection: Administrative Office Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist TO THE (COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER/WORK) REFERENCE: The above referenced individual has applied for admission to the Business Program at Marion Technical College. Please assist us in our evaluation of this candidate by answering the questions below. Reference’s name: _____________________________ Occupation or Title: __________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ______________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ___________

Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________________________________

1. In what capacity do you know this person?

Employer Supervisor Instructor Other: ____________________

2. How long have you known this person? ___________________

3. Does this person possess the necessary skills and behaviors to be a dedicated student? Yes No Unknown

4. To the best of your knowledge, is this person reliable and eager to learn? Yes No Unknown

5. To the best of your knowledge, is this person of good character? Yes No Unknown Applicant is recommended Applicant is not recommended Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________ __________________________________________

Signature of reference Printed name of reference Date

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Reference Form

Marion Technical College, MTC Business Management and Administration Program

ATTN: Student Services Department 1014 SW 7th Road Ocala, FL 34471

352-671-7200

Applicant Name: ______________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Program Selection: Administrative Office Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist TO THE (COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER/WORK) REFERENCE: The above referenced individual has applied for admission to the Business Program at Marion Technical College. Please assist us in our evaluation of this candidate by answering the questions below. Reference’s name: _____________________________ Occupation or Title: __________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ______________________ State: ___________ ZIP: ___________

Phone: ______________________ Email: __________________________________________________________

1. In what capacity do you know this person?

Employer Supervisor Instructor Other: ____________________

2. How long have you known this person? ___________________

3. Does this person possess the necessary skills and behaviors to be a dedicated student? Yes No Unknown

4. To the best of your knowledge, is this person reliable and eager to learn? Yes No Unknown

5. To the best of your knowledge, is this person of good character? Yes No Unknown Applicant is recommended Applicant is not recommended Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________ __________________________________________

Signature of reference Printed name of reference Date

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Applicant Questionnaire

Marion Technical College, MTC Business Management and Administration

1014 SW 7th Road Ocala, FL 34471

352-671-7200, Ext. 54451

Last Name: ___________________________ First Name: _________________________ Please print or write clearly for this section:

1. Select the program you are considering:

Administrative Office Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist

2. Have you attended an information session? Yes No

3. List three things you know about the program.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Why are you interested in this career field?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. What is your goal upon completing this program?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. How do you plan to apply yourself in your classroom?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Do you have any experience in an office setting? If yes please explain.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. How many words per minute (WPM) do you type? ________________________

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Applicant Essay

Marion Technical College, MTC Business Management and Administration

Administrative Office Specialist Medical Administrative Specialist In approximately 250 words please tell us why this program is the right choice for you.

Name: ______________________________________