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Admission Steps

  1. Apply to CSI and become a Golden Eagle: Fill out the free online form to Apply to CSI, then watch your email for your acceptance letter and instructions to get set up as a new student. 

  2. Prepare to apply to the ASEP program: Watch the linked video for an overview of the application process

  3. Take a mechanical reasoning test: All applicants interested in the ASEP program need to complete the mechanical reasoning test in the CSI Testing Center. You will need your CSI student ID number and a valid photo ID with you in order to take the test. This is a timed 12-minute test. You must arrive one hour before closing, so be sure to check the current CSI Testing Center hours of operation. 
    Students who live more than 1 hour away from either the Twin Falls or Burley campuses must contact Robyn Swainston to determine alternate testing locations. 

  4. Prepare for additional required expenses:
    • Textbooks: $500
    • Tools: $1000--$4400 depending on quality and brand and preference
    • Course fees for whole program $190

     

    DO NOT purchase any of these items before you are officially accepted to the program!

  5. Fill out your application: Complete the online form to apply to CSI's Automotive Service Education program. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be accepted until the program is full. 

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  6. Meet with program manager: Schedule an appointment with program manager Robyn Swainston to discuss next steps.
  7. Secure a job: After your application is reviewed, you will need to secure a job with a GM Dealership or an approved AC/Delco shop where you will work throughout the duration of the program. You must obtain a job before being fully accepted into the program. Details will be covered during the program orientation.

Post-Acceptance Steps

Once you have been accepted into the Automotive Service Education program, you need to meet regularly with an academic advisor. Regular meetings with your advisor are essential to staying on track for graduation. Advisors help students select appropriate courses, understand program requirements, and plan a sequence that aligns with their goals and timelines.

Schedule an appointment with an advisor to start planning your future in the Automotive Service Education program!

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