Wayne State University

Aim Higher

Educational Opportunity Center

Student Learning & Engagement

To schedule an appointment,
please contact:

Barbara Watkins
(313) 577 - 5050 or (313) 577-7528
wsutrioeoc@wayne.edu

APEX EOC has five basic phases each participant is eligible to go through: Initial Intake; Plan of Work/Career Counseling, Career Exploration; Admission Information and counseling; and Financial Aid information and counseling.

Phase I

  • Deliver clear definition of program services
  • Assess your reason for coming, education, work experience, program expectations and your ability to function
  • Verify income for financial aid

Phase II

  • Explanation of career counseling and interest inventory
  • Review transcripts, assess computer literacy, explain written inventory, review interpretive report and professional summary
  • Develop plan of work

Phase III

  • Use the interpretative report to review jobs matching your interests
  • Begin career exploration process using study guides and career resources
  • Determine career interest

Phase IV

  • Review career choice or interest
  • Determine academic programs and level
  • Review the programs of choice, admission criteria, cost and assist in selecting school
  • Select and complete admissions application for with assistance

Phase V

  •  Determine financial form and assist with completion
  •  Provide preliminary instructions on FAFSA program