Eligibility For Admission

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1 Eligibility For Admission ASM accepts students who plan to pursue careers as massage therapists. The program is challenging, and expectations for professionalism are high. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and be fluent in English. The Morning Intensive Program is a 10-month commitment, with classes five days a week, while the Evening Progressive Program takes about 18 months, with classes about 3 days a week. Before you apply for admission, make sure you have the time, energy, and finances to ensure fruitful completion of this lifechanging experience. There are four stages to the application process: 1) Learn about our school. You can visit the school, get a massage from one of our graduates, sit in on a class, and meet our Director. Call us at (707) Make sure the course schedule fits into your life, and leaves some room for rest and play. 2) Submit your Application for Admission. When you ve decided that you are ready to start school, you have the time set aside, you have the inspiration to complete the program, and you have your finances together, submit your Application for Admission. To start the online application process, fill out the form below, submit it, and you ll be directed to PayPal to pay your $65 application fee. If you d rather have a paper application, you can download and print an application here ( content/uploads/2014/07/arcata-school-of-massage-rthern- California.pdf). 3) Submit your Required Documents. Your application is not complete until the school receives these additional documents. You may send them by (mailto:info@arcatamassage.com), snail mail, or deliver them in person to Arcata School of Massage,

2 145 G St. Suite E, Arcata, CA Resume of previous work experience Copy of High School Diploma, High School Transcript or G.E.D. Photo of yourself (so we can put a face with your name) If you are mailing your application please include a check in the amount of $65 for payment along with your application form and the required documents. 4) Schedule your Enrollment Meeting. Once we have received your completed application, fee, and required documents, we will call you to set up your enrollment meeting. During the meeting, we answer all of your questions, make sure you have everything you need to flourish in school, and complete your enrollment paperwork. TO START YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS, FILL OUT THIS FORM: Fields marked with a * are required. First Name * Last Name * Date Of Birth * SSN * Phone Number * 10 character(s) left

3 Address * Street Address * Address Line 2 City * Zip / Post Code * Are you a resident of California * Emergency Contact and Relationship * Emergency Contact Phone * High School Name or GED * Did you graduate? *

4 College or Vocational School Did you graduate? * Which program are you applying for? * Daytime Intensive 2015 Evening Progressive 2015 Have you ever had any kind of traumatic injury, hospitalizations or surgery? * If yes, please describe Have you ever had any kind of repetitive stress injury? * If yes, please describe

5 Do you have pain or weakness in your joints? (wrists, shoulders, knees, etc.) * If yes, please describe The training at ASM involves core strengthening exercise to prevent injuries and ensure a long and healthy career. Do you exercise? * If yes, what kind and how often?

6 Daily meditation is part of the program at Arcata School of Massage:Do you currently practice meditation? * Would you be willing to begin practicing meditation outside of class? * Do you have a private space to practice massage in your home? * Please describe your current living situation. Do you live with others? * Do you need to relocate in order to attend ASM? *

7 Do you currently smoke cigarettes or use any form of tobacco? * Do you currently use any other drugs, prescription or non-prescription? * Have you ever had a problem with addiction? * If yes to any of the above, please describe ASM does not permit students to attend class while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Will you comply with this policy? * Please describe your support system (family, friends, nature, etc.) How do you cope with stress? *

8 Do you have any trauma-related stress or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? * If yes, what treatment or care, if any, have you sought? Have you ever seen a counselor or therapist for emotional issues? * Would you consider seeing a counselor on the advice of ASM faculty? * Touch can cause triggering of PTSD symptoms. Additionally, uncovering of held back emotions can occur as your body learns how to relax. Are you comfortable with holding space for another person when they are

9 upset? * If no, please explain Are you comfortable with displaying emotions and sharing your experiences with your classmates? * Do you have any physical or emotional issues that might prevent you from receiving massage in class? * In Massage Technique class, students massage each other every day. There are men and women of various ages and body types in each class. Are you comfortable both giving and receiving massage in the classroom context? * If no, please explain

10 Have you made a decision about which payment option you will choose? * If yes, which option? Monthly Payments Two Payments Adjusted Monthly Payments Full Payment Up Front Do you want to apply for the Work-Trade Internship? * Do you plan on attending the program if you are not accepted into the Work-Trade Internship? * Do you plan to apply for a Private Educational Loan? * Do you plan to take the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam? * Do you plan to seek employment in the bodywork field after graduation? *

11 What interests you about working in the massage field? * What are your aspirations for becoming a massage therapist? * Do you plan to work while attending ASM? * Sure If yes, please provide a detailed description of your job and work schedule

12 Do you have children? * If yes, what are your childcare arrangements? Describe your typical schedule for a typical week in your life, include the following elements: school, work, 1-2 hours homework per day, at least 1 day off. * Fee for Application (non-refundable)

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