{"id":6084,"date":"2015-10-30T21:17:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T21:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/college-now\/?page_id=6084"},"modified":"2023-06-29T19:38:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T19:38:03","slug":"admission-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/college-now\/admission-process\/","title":{"rendered":"College Now Admission Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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College Now Admission Process<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”Step 1″ tab_id=”1458583963410-8483796a-00b7″][vc_custom_heading text=”Speak with Your High School Counselor” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]College Now is only currently available for high school students that attend Hollister, Ozark, Richland, and Waynesville High Schools.<\/p>\n

If you attend one of the above schools and obtained permission to participate from the high school, please move on to Step 2.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ style=”default” visibility=”” css_animation=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”stretch”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ style=”default” visibility=”” css_animation=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”stretch”][vc_btn title=”My school does not offer College Now” style=”custom” custom_background=”#154ae1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Facademics.otc.edu%2Fhighschool%2F||”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step 2″ tab_id=”1458583963483-15d22775-4d56″][vc_custom_heading text=”Apply to Become an OTC Student (2 Parts)” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]This is a 2 part process<\/strong>. Completion of\u00a0both parts<\/strong> within this step is required before students can continue steps to enroll.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

If you have already completed the application (see Part B) within the last year, or participated in an OTC class within the last year, and\u00a0you remember your OTC ID<\/a>, move on to the next step.<\/p>\n

Part A:\u00a0Create an Account<\/a>. The use of an email address outside the high school email is recommended.\u00a0Afterward, check your inbox in the email you provided for the next steps (Part B).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Part B: Application.\u00a0Use the email provided after completion of Part A to login and apply<\/strong>.\u00a0Remember to select\u00a0<\/em>College Now within. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Resources: If you receive an error message, or have difficulty completing the steps above, screenshot the concern and call 417-447-6900. If you previously completed both parts, but need help with your username and password, contact the OTC Help Desk via 417-447-7548.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ style=”default” visibility=”” css_animation=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”stretch”]
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\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step 3″ tab_id=”1458583968018-f8c5ad1d-870d”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Guided Self-Placement” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Guided Self-Placement is an alternative to timed placement tests like the ACT; it may be a more effective mechanism for placement in English, math and reading courses related to\u00a0student experiences, interests, and goals.<\/p>\n

With the help of our Self-Placement Guidelines, it is the student’s\u00a0responsibility to decide which English, math and reading courses are best.\u00a0 It is important that you make an informed and wise choice about placement.<\/p>\n

Complete the process via the button below prior to registering in classes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_btn title=”Guided Self-Placement” style=”custom” custom_background=”#154ae1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Facademics.otc.edu%2Fplacement%2Fhelp-find-right-classes%2F|||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step 4″ tab_id=”1458584212119-be918351-dd9b”][vc_custom_heading text=”Submit Completed College Now Course & Permission Form” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]Complete the forms below and return to your high school representative. This step has to be completed each semester<\/em> prior to enrollment in classes at OTC.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ style=”default” visibility=”” css_animation=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”stretch”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ style=”default” visibility=”” css_animation=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”stretch”][vc_btn title=”College Now Permission Forms” style=”custom” custom_background=”#154ae1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Facademics.otc.edu%2Fmedia%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F63%2F2021%2F09%2FCollege-Now-Registration-Consent-Forms-2021.pdf”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step 5″ tab_id=”1479482952109-c0b3055d-498d”][vc_custom_heading text=”Obtain Course Materials” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Before completing this step, contact your high school district. Textbooks and materials are occasionally paid by the district.<\/p>\n

For required textbooks and materials information, log in to myOTC, select the graduation hat on the left-hand menu, Bookstore Materials, select correct semester, and View Books. Course materials for some courses may list “AutoAccess,” use the button below to learn more.<\/p>\n

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