IELTS Listening · Cam 10

Test 4 Part 3

That could actually work to your advantage. It's possible to get academic credit for work experience

Level: B2 · 53 sentences

Transcript

  1. That could actually work to your advantage.
  2. It's possible to get academic credit for work experience
  3. if that experience is related to courses in our program.
  4. I've been working in business for several years.
  5. How would I get academic credit for that?
  6. First, you'll need to read the university catalog to see
  7. if any of the course descriptions match your specific job experience.
  8. For example, if you've worked in accounting,
  9. you may be able to get credit for an accounting course.
  10. So, then what would I do?
  11. You would write a summary of your work experience,
  12. relating it to specific courses we offer.
  13. Submit that to the admissions office with a letter from your work supervisor confirming your experience.
  14. Would I submit those things at the same time that I apply for admission?
  15. That would be the best idea.
  16. Have you seen a copy of our university catalogue?
  17. Not the most recent one.
  18. I have a copy from last year.
  19. You'll need to look at the latest one.
  20. Unfortunately, I've run out of copies,
  21. but you can get one from the library for now,
  22. and I'll send you your own copy as soon as I have more available.
  23. Thank you.
  24. How does the admissions process work?
  25. Well, first you'll need to get an application for admission.
  26. Those are available in the admissions office.
  27. The application form contains all the instructions you'll need.
  28. That sounds simple enough.
  29. Of course.
  30. You'll need to make sure you meet all the admissions requirements.
  31. How can I know what those are?
  32. We have copies of the requirements lists for all university programs here in the Counseling Center.
  33. I'll give you one before you leave today.
  34. Will I need to get recommendations from my employer or former teachers?
  35. Yes, you will.
  36. The recommendation forms are available in the admissions office.
  37. Now, I don't know if you'll also be applying for a part-time job through the university work-study program.
  38. I'm considering that.
  39. How can I find out what kinds of jobs are offered?
  40. You can access the job listings from the computers in the library.
  41. Are you planning to study full-time or part-time?
  42. I want to be a full-time student.
  43. Good.
  44. Then you'll qualify for the work-study program.
  45. Part-time students aren't eligible.
  46. As a full-time student, would I be eligible for a free bus pass?
  47. No, unfortunately.
  48. We don't have those available for any of our students.
  49. However, you can apply for financial assistance to help pay for your books or for your tuition.
  50. I'd like to look into that.
  51. Do I apply for that at the admissions office?
  52. No, that's through us.
  53. You'll need to make an appointment with a counselor.