What is ACAP?
The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization. Development of the ACAP idea
began in 1980, when accountants Mel Minnis, Boh Dickey and Ron Leveret became concerned about the small proportion of
minorities from under-represented minority groups entering the accounting field. After recognizing that preparation for an
accounting and business career should begin in the early years of junior and senior high school, they decided to design a pil ot
program that would promote ACAP’s mission to help underrepresented minority students realize the career opportunities
available to them in accounting and other areas of business.
What is ACAP Residency Week?
ACAP’s summer residency week program is for qualified sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in high school throughout
the Greater Seattle/Tacoma areas. This educational and motivational week has been held annually since 1982 at the Foster
School of Business at the University of Washington. Students are immersed in the college experience for the week, residing on
campus, utilizing student services and classroom facilities as well as learning how to budget and manage interactively in a
college environment. Thanks to generous donations from business partners and community members the program is at no cost
to the students and their families.
The program introduces the qualified participants to the accounting, business, economics and finance professions through an
educational and dynamic curriculum involving accounting, business, economics and finance professionals, University of
Washington faculty, business, government & community mentors, as well as ACAP alumni.
ACAP Residency Week will be August 2nd through August 8th, 2015
(Sunday through Saturday)
Applications must be postmarked by May 15th, 2015
Applicants selected announced by May 29th, 2015
Who is eligible for ACAP Residency Week?
ACAP is open to W estern Washington under-represented minority high school students that will be sophomores,
juniors or seniors by Fall 2015, or freshman in college fall of 2015.
What are the benefits of ACAP Residency Week?
 Prepare students to pursue higher education (college application process, FAFSA, scholarships)
 Inform students about the career opportunities available in accounting, business and finance
 Teach skill sets relevant to the field of business (interview skills, resume building, dining etiquette)
 Connect students with accounting & business professionals and mentors
What companies help sponsor ACAP Residency Week?
Boeing, Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, NABA, KPMG, Microsoft, Price W aterhouse Coopers, Moss Adams,
Liberty Mutual Insurance, Bill W eyerhauser, Foster Business School at University of Washington, WSCPA, Seattle
Mariners, Rogers CPA Review, Washington Athletic Center.
ACAP | P.O. Box 22066. Seattle, WA. 98122-0066 | Email [email protected] | Office Phone (425) 586-1146 | Website www.SeattleACAP.org
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 250 words)
2) Recommendation Form completed by Teacher or Guidance Counselor OR Letter of Recommendation
3) There is no cost for Residency Week.
There is a $25.00 processing fee to reserve your dorm room and meal card, Cash ier’s ch e ck s
or
Money orders payable to ACAP Seattle.
Who is the ACAP contact?
Christian Price
Executive Director Email:
[email protected] Office:
(425) 586-1146
Address: P.O. Box 22066 Seattle, W A 98122-0066
ACAP | P.O. Box 22066. Seattle, WA. 98122-0066 | Email [email protected] | Office Phone (425) 586-1146 | Website www.SeattleACAP.org
ACCOUNTING CAREER AWARENESS PROGRAM
ACAP Residency Week Application August 2 nd through August 8th, 2015
Please return completed applications & *$25 via cashier’s check or money order
reservation fee to:
ACAP
P.O. Box 22066
Seattle, WA 98122-0066
Application fees are non-refundable.
Applications must be postmarked by May 15th, 2015
Selections will be made by May 29th, 2015
PLEASE PRINT
Name:
(First)
(Middle)
Address:
City:
State:
Telephone:
Emergency Telephone:
(Last)
Zip:_
E-mail address:
Have you previously applied for the ACAP Summer Program? (If so what year)
Background (Check all that apply):
Hispanic (includes Chicano, Mexican-American, Puerto Rican)
African-American/Black
African (East African, Somali, South African, West African, Etc.)
American Indian - Tribal Affiliation
Asian-American
Pacific Islander or South East Asian
Other (specify)
Sex:
Male
High School Grade Point Average (GPA):
Female
DOB:
Year in school as of Fall 2014:
High School name:
Sophomore
Junior
_ Senior
College Freshman
High School Telephone Number:
ACAP | P.O. Box 22066. Seattle, WA. 98122-0066 | Email [email protected] | Office Phone (425) 586-1146 | Website www.SeattleACAP.org
Include the following with application
1) Personal Cover Letter describing your College and Career aspirations. (Please limit answer to 250 words)
2) Recommendation Form completed by Teacher, Guidance Counselor or School Staff
Counselor signature:
Date:
Student’s signature:
Date:
Parent’s signature:
Date:
RECOMMENDATION FORM
*This form is to be filled out by the applicants Teacher, Counselor or School Staff. The purpose of this form is to
gather additional information on each of our applicants to determine those students who will be best served by the
program.
Applicant’s Name
School
Grade
How long have you known the applicant?
How much contact have you had with this student? (Please circle)
Frequent
/
Some /
Minimal
/
None (If none, please sign & return to ACAP)
How would you describe the applicant’s motivation? (Please circle)
Strong
/
Fair /
Weak
In your opinion, is this student motivated toward studying accounting and/or business, and
exploring a business career? (Attach additional pages if necessary)
ACAP | P.O. Box 22066. Seattle, WA. 98122-0066 | Email [email protected] | Office Phone (425) 586-1146 | Website www.SeattleACAP.org
How would you describe the applicant? (Please check all that Apply)
EXCELLENT
GOOD
NEEDS IMPROV.
UNACCEPTABLE
UNSURE
Goal Setting/Follow Through
Respect For Others
Initiative
Stay On Task
Work Well With Others
Promptness
Creativity
Please check skills and/or aptitudes, which apply to applicant:
Outgoing
Exhibits Leadership
involvement
Responsible
Overcomes obstacles
Strong community
Involved in school activities
Bilingual
Balances work and school well
Strong willed
Role model
Committed to family
Positive influence
Other (Please list)
Please include any other comments that would help in the evaluation of this applicant for acceptance in
the ACAP Program (attach additional pages if necessary).
Please Print Name
Please Sign Name
Title
Date
We appreciate your assistance in completing this form. Please return the form as soon as possible to the
student or the ACAP program. T h e stud en t’s ap p li cation will n ot be comp let e u n til thi s
recommendation form or letter of recommendation is received. Thank you for your assistance.
ACAP Residency Week will be August 2nd through August 8th, 2015
(Sunday through Saturday)
Applications must be postmarked by May 15th, 2015
Applicants selected announced by May 29th, 2015
ACAP | P.O. Box 22066. Seattle, WA. 98122-0066 | Email [email protected] | Office Phone (425) 586-1146 | Website www.SeattleACAP.org