 Application to Residency Week
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is ACAP? ACAP is a nonprofit organization. Development of the ACAP idea began in 1980, when Mel Minnis and Ron
Leveret became concerned about the small proportion of minorities entering the accounting field. After recognizing that
preparation for a business career should begin in the early years of junior and senior high school, they decided to design
a pilot program that would encourage minority-group students to take the college preparatory courses they would need to major
in accounting and other fields of business. With the assistance of several Seattle area businesses and public accounting
firms, the pilot program was established. To ensure that the program's goals were achieved, ACAP formed a Board of Directors
comprised of business executives from the public and private sector, university professors, and others. What is ACAP Residency
Week? ACAP Residency week is a one-week motivational and
educational program held annually at the University of Washington Business School. Students are introduced to accounting,
finance, economics and management through a customized curriculum involving guest lecturers from the business community.
Students selected for the residency week receive scholarships covering the total cost of the program. This program has
been held annually since 1982. This year Residency Week will take place from August 14-19,
2011 Who is eligible for ACAP Residency Week? ACAP is open to Western Washington minority high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. What are the benefits of ACAP Residency Week? ACAP Residency Week introduces students to minority role models who relate to their experiences and expose
them to scholastic and career opportunities in the business world. ACAP mentors involved with ACAP Residency Week offer valuable
insight and advice to students around college admissions and provide encouragement for the student to continue their education,
ACAP also offers internship opportunities at sponsoring companies to the most recent graduates of the Summer Residency Program.
What companies help sponsor ACAP Residency
Week? Boeing, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Moss Adams, Washington Athletic Center, Safeco, University of Washington, WSCPA How do I apply for ACAP Residency Week? Mail in your Application with the following: 1) Personal Cover Letter describing your College and
Career aspirations. (Please limit answer to 150 words) 2) Recommendation Form completed by Teacher or Guidance Counselor
OR Letter of Recommendation *There is no cost to apply for Residency Week If accepted, there is
a $25.00 processing fee to reserve your dorm room and meal card Who is the ACAP Contact: |