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Professionally trained counselors are available to assist students at Randolph Community College with academic/educational, occupational, and personal problems.
Counseling services are available during the College’s day and evening operating hours, except weekends, and may be used by applicants and the general community, as well as by current and former students.
Those in need of counseling services are encouraged to contact a member of the counseling staff. Individual appointments are recommended and most often can be made at a time convenient to the student.
Admissions Counseling
Admissions counseling is provided to assist students with understanding the various types of training programs available at the College and to clarify matters which pertain to qualifications and prerequisites. For admissions information, call the switchboard at 336-633-0200 and ask for the Student Success Center.
Before, during and after the admissions process, counselors are also available to discuss issues related to student success. Students may seek assistance for a successful college experience in areas such as stress and time management, test taking and study skills. You may choose each area for a brief Powerpoint presentation of the topic.
International (F-1 Visa) Student Admissions
In addition to the admissions procedures required of native students, international applicants must demonstrate English comprehension.
International applicants, for whom English is not a native language, may demonstrate adequate comprehension of English by one of two methods.
1. Submission of a TOEFL score of 500 or above paper based or 173 or above computer based.
2. Successful completion of one or more years of a U.S. high school or postsecondary education and a TOEFL score of 450 or above paper based or 133 or above computer based.
In addition, international applicants must submit an RCC application for admissions, high school/GED evidence of completion, and college transcripts if applicable, and take the College’s placement test.
Please note: International applicants are responsible for having their transcripts translated into English, if needed, and evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation service if requested. The international student counselor in Student Services can provide assistance in locating such services. Application materials for admission should be received from international applicants two months prior to the semester in which the student wishes to enroll. Also, U.S. Immigration law requires proof of financial support for the student’s entire program of study. Once all requirements have been met, RCC will issue the I-20 immigration form.
For more information about international student admissions, contact G.Dean Beck by phone at 336-633-0122, by fax at 336-629-9547, or by e-mail at gdbeck@randolph.edu.
Career Counseling
Career counseling is provided to students to assist selection of a college major and vocational objective. Counselors may utilize interest inventories, aptitude testing, and personal interviews to obtain a vocational history and other pertinent information while exploring career alternatives with a student. Interest inventories may be correlated with current RCC programs. The following Internet sites can be used in the career planning process. Most sites are free but please note that some charge a fee.
This site is packed with organizational and informational aids for students planning to attend college. You can take career assessments and inventories that assist in providing a career path. You can research careers that match your profile, which include salary information, educational requirements, and detailed descriptions of occupations.
This is a free site with extensive information for researching characteristics of specific occupations. If you want to know a detailed description of job duties for a specific occupation, this is the site for you.
This quick and fun site from the University of Missouri gives a brief overview of concepts contained in ‘The Career Key’. Lots of career options are listed according to your ‘Career Key’ score. It’s a simple way to connect your hobbies, interests and talents with possible careers. From this site, choose Online Assessments, then Career Interests Game.
What Can I Do With A Major In __?
This is a site from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. It connects lots of typical college majors with related occupations. This can help with choosing a major and narrowing your choice of careers.
This is a very informative and easy-to-read site. It includes descriptions of 90 health occupations, from acupuncturist to veterinary technician. Educational requirements, salary range and work environment of each occupation are discussed.
Self Directed Search
This is an interest inventory developed by John Holland whose career theories are used in many career inventories. **Fee** $4.95 (fee is subject to change)
The Keirsey Character Sorter and Temperament Sorter
This is a personality inventory that can help determine which careers may be a good match for you. This site requires a password.
Despite the small print, this is a very useful site that provides nearly 1000 detailed profiles of occupations (select Career Search on the home page). You will also find information about career planning steps and assessments, financial aid, job hunting and resume tips, and links to numerous colleges. Some of the exploration activity is directed to other sites where a login and password are required.
