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Apex Technical School
Introduction
Apex Technical School is a private school offering several certificate courses, some of which can be completed in less than a year. Located in an eight-story building on 635 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011, the school is highly accessible. For students pursuing education at Apex, movement to and from school is greatly facilitated by the school’s close proximity to New York’s subway and bus lines.
The facility used as the school’s campus was created with the needs of the physically challenged in mind – there are handicap accessible bathrooms on the basement and first floor of the building and elevators on one side of the building. Classrooms and shops on the campus are also handicap accessible.
Apex Technical School was founded in 1961 and has so far offered training to over 15,000 graduates.
Apex Technical School
Academics
Apex Technical School offers six certificate courses covering programs ranging from auto body repair to welding and refrigeration. Under the Automotive Technician Program the school offers training in various courses that lead to careers in the automotive industry. Students get to learn about automotive engines, automotive power trains, use of automotive fuels and automotive climate control and safety among other things.
The Combination Welding Technology Program offers training in all matters welding. Students learn the application of electric and gas welding processes such as oxyacetylene welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten welding and the processes of cutting and brazing. Courses cover both basic and advanced welding processes.
The school’s Construction Skills Program covers plumbing, carpentry and electrical and is aimed at students who seek careers in the construction industry, either as constructors, renovators or remodelers. The program is divided into six segments – a basic course and a more advanced one for each of the three areas of plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
For students aiming for careers in the electrical field, the school offers the Electrical and Advanced Electrical Program. Students taking this course learn how to use power tools and obtain electrical skills such as lighting, wiring and the use of conductors. The course is divided into six segments and takes the learner through the skills needed by a starting electrician to more advanced electrical skills.
Under the school’s Refrigeration, Air-conditioning, Appliance and Controls Program, students learn the skills necessary for the maintenance of both commercial and domestic refrigeration and air control systems. The course’s introductory segment covers the maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning home appliances and a more advanced training is offered in commercial refrigeration and the maintenance of bigger and more complicated air conditioning systems.
The school’s most recent program is known as Auto Body Repair and has been developed in response to the change in the materials used to make car bodies today. While in the past steel bodies were the norm, today’s car bodies are increasingly being made from lighter and highly delicate materials such as plastics, metal alloys and aluminum.
While these materials have made car manufacture faster, they are also not only easily damaged but also present a real challenge for car body repair. The Auto Body Repair Program addresses these concerns by teaching the students how to deal with plastics and adhesives and the new technologies used to paint and refinish these new car bodies. The program is divided into seven segments and covers matters such as plastic welding and structural analysis.
Apex Technical School uses a combination of text-book theory and hands-on instruction by use of tools and equipment that the student will use when out in the workplace. The average class size is under 20.
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Apex Technical School admits students for both day and evening classes. To obtain admission, the applicant must be 17 years or older. However, the school considers applications from students who are at least 16 ½ and have obtained a release letter from their high school.
Additionally, applicants are required to have a high school diploma or acceptable General Equivalency Diploma (GED) scores. Students lacking either of these diplomas could still be considered for admission if they sit and obtain a satisfactory score in a standardized examination administered independently. The school requires that applying students make arrangements to have an interview with an Admissions Representative at the school.
Students joining Apex from other technical schools are given credit for hours completed at the previous school so long as they can show evidence of having successfully completed such hours. To be considered successful, the student must have obtained a minimum of grade C. The school requires that such applicants present official academic transcripts from the schools previously attended. The school only accepts applicants from schools that are federally registered, licensed or accredited.
Transfer students are also required to pass the school’s final examination for all of the segments for which the students wants to be credited. Moreover, all applications need to be approved by the school’s director.
Financial Aid
Students attending Apex Technical School obtain financial aid information from the school’s Financial Aid Advisors who are available to explain the various sources of aid available and how to apply for it. This information is also available online as most of the aid that a student can apply for is administered by federal agencies.
Financial aid comes with several conditions that an applicant needs to meet. To be eligible, the applicant must be a citizen of the U.S. or an eligible non-citizen. The applicant should also have a valid Social Security Number and a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate.
Applicants are also required to sit and pass an Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) test from the U.S. Department of Education. For certain forms of aid (such as grants and subsidized loans), the applicant must demonstrate financial need and, once admitted to school, continue to show satisfactory academic progress. Students who have defaulted on other federal student loans and those who do not certify that they intend to use the aid only for education purposes could be discontinued from receiving further aid. Aid can also be discontinued for conviction for drug and sex offenses.
Federal aid available for students attending Apex Technical School includes the Federal Pell Grant which is a need-based grant. Amounts disbursed vary but they are determined by the student’s need as assessed by FAFSA. From the application lodged with FAFSA, an amount known as Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated and those with the least EFCs get higher Pell grants.
Students who qualify for Pell grants and who have exceptionally low EFCs also qualify for the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) which gives needy students additional funding. Through the Federal Work-Study Program, students with financial need are offered part-time employment. The program not only helps students earn but also contributes to their professional development as federal authorities require that work offered be related to the course of study being undertaken.
In addition to grants (which do not have to be repaid) students attending Apex Technical School can apply for several students loans which are available from federal authorities. Through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, students have access to low-interest loans. These loans could either be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans are available for students with financial need but those applying for the unsubsidized loans do not need to demonstrate financial need.
Other loans include the Direct Plus loans (which are applied for by parents of dependent children) and Direct Consolidation Loans (which enable the borrower to consolidate several loans into one).
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Apex Technical School 1671st for the average student loan amount.
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Additional School Information
Apex Technical School tries to assist its graduates obtain employment after graduation. The school runs the Office of Job Placement which tries to put those leaving school in touch with prospective employers.
Apex is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and is a member of the Career College Association and the Coalition of New York State Career Schools. The school’s automotive technician program is certified by both the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Some of the professional agencies which recognize the education offered by the school include the N.Y.S. Office of vocational rehabilitation, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York Fire Department.
For its many attractive features, Apex Technical School does not offer any student activities and this might not appeal to some would-be students. The school says it avoids developing student activities as it wishes to concentrate on the training of students.
Bibliography
“Apex Technical School”. 50 States.com. 10th May 2011
http://www.50states.com/cc/detail/ny/188890.htm
“Apex Technical School”. Emporis.com. 10th May 2011
http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=apextechnicalschool-newyorkcity-ny-usa
“Hands-on Career Training That Works”. Apex Technical School. 10th May 2011
http://www.apextechnical.com/main.htm
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9 months agoSTiFF. junkiiez ((at)) yahoo dot com
wow Emily. That's so sad. You should tell Mel to escort you.
about 1 year agoemily
I walk past this place every day and the stench of the amounts of weed being smoked by every single student outside makes me sick. I am constantly degraded by all of the old "students" standing around waiting for class. Absolutely vile place to be around, I wish it were not on my way to my business but unfortunately I have to deal with the disgusting people that attend this "school" every single day. Avoid if possible.
over 1 year agoGary Johnson Garyljsr ((at)) aol dot com
I graduated from Apex refrigeration over 20 years ago. I understood that the course could not teach you everything that you would need to know while applying the trade following graduation but the course gave me the basic kknowlege to become a sucsessful technician.I noticed that the serious student landed the good jobs. I have attened many other schools during the past twenty years and I have yet to go to one that have you ready to step into any
position as a veteran.Lets face it some people just do not have what it takes to be a refrigeration tech.
over 1 year agoRobert Moller ram92249 ((at)) aol dot com
I was a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning instructor at Apex over 25 years ago and at that time the school was very good.
One problem at the time was lockers being broken into, but that was because students would bring a 10 cent lock.
The tool box was an excellent one however the one I see that they are issuing today is IMHO low grade.
Yes there were students who tried to disrupt but were gotten rid of.
As far as what you learn is what you really put into it.
Employment, most of todays employers were graduates themselves.
almost 2 years agoeg
theres alot to say about this school.
learning things was only basic, they cant teach you every single little thing and time span is only 8 months and to learn and memorize which is hard. i can say were missing about a good 40% tons of stuff i didnt learn.
i wished they taught students engine machining.things that i hated were students that play too much, that can slow the teacher and students down, trouble makers, thieves!! yes!, my locker was broken into and other students aswell it was sad my ipod,tools,multimeter,books even my gloves were stolen. i hate to say because they only replace tools and books only! my music meant alot to me. whats funny is they know who did it, yet they dont want to do anything or for any info to leak. other than that the teachers are cool, they answer all my questions which is good.some are annoying and some are funny, its a better way of learning,also the tool guy is cool. i never experienced a problem in the school like a fight or stuff like that,although they're were fights in the school, and harassment happening most of the time. on breaks people smoke alot outside which is bad for some people. also on break i witness alot of harassment outside mostly women,some would cross the street to avoid them. oh and when i recieved my new tool box almost every student had things missing which really sucks and time consuming. getting a job was really hopeless, they did give you a sheet full of jobs you can call yourself. i was scared because you really cant say you have 2 yrs exp, when you really dont because if he says to do somethings you didnt learn then your screwed BIG time. so i found my own job not in the list and told him my honest exp, he was happy that i did, and taught me things i needed to learn which was cool. looking around is key i went to 4 shops most would say alot of bull and would make an excuse like "the last student that worked here couldnt change the tires" lol so i dont think he went to school, or was prolly a slacker. you guys should get the point. but overall i would rate the school 2&half stars out of 5.i was one of the top students there and i worked there aswell after school, i used to be in school 45min to an hour early to beat traffic and to prep before class started and only about 6 or 7 students come that early, i used to be up by 5:30am and get home between 6 and 9pm. its alot of hrs but in the end i when we all graduated a few of my classmates went to a bar and had a good time i loved my classmates, i remember a teacher saying we were one of the best students he ever had in a long time lol good times, most of all its about having fun it makes learning easier and breaks the tension. i hope my comment helps thx for reading
about 2 years agoDLi
This is a terrible school -- avoid at all costs. You'll waste at least a year of your life and thousands of dollars, and you won't be any closet to getting a job. This school claims to be accredited -- but it actually is not (check the state accredition board for the real results). They also claim to help with job placement, but all they do is look through the yellowpages and hand you a list of companies that have ads, and tell you to call these companies and ask for a job (I know because I'm one of these companies). I don't want to be called by Apex graduates, and won't hire anyone from Apex (nor with any of my competitors). A degree from this school is totally worthless, and if you attended, you should try to get your money back if possible. Good luck!
over 2 years agomr L
i gonna finish my second segment in 2 days and i learned so much. The teacher are excellent in the AC and Refrigeration course. I got a top tech award for the first segment and about to get one for the next segment. You work hard in this school and u will learn alot. People who say this school is no good is people who been in the school and never work hard, nothing is gonna be handed to you. You must work for everything if you the gain the most benefits in taking a course in APEX.
over 2 years agoaseikeman littlelinx ((at)) aol dot com
Big ups to ed...great example...dedicated...BMW STEP is serious...the school is not bad...just make sure to stay focused.
over 2 years agoEd C fpcrunner84 ((at)) aol dot com
I disagree. If it is such a bad school than how come I am one month away from graduating and have been contacted by the BMW STEP program. The school itself is a good school. Some of the individuals in the classes think that everything should be handed to them. The world doe not work like that. You get out of it what into it. If you want to learn you will learn. If you want to slack off then you will slack off and not learn. I take the night class and love every minute of it. I knew about cars before I came here but I know even more know. The teachers are all ASE certified instructors. Great school for the money and I would reccommend the night course to anyone.
over 2 years agoMr B
That's the worst school ever. Don't enroll to that school.
almost 3 years agomp tfnsks ((at)) yahoo dot com
The Automotive Program is basically a scam for federal grant/student aid money. Except for 3 good teachers, the rest can't teach. You don't really learn much from the shop class. As someone else says, all they care is attendance. Attendance is not education. It's like putting time in a prison. Save your money for something else.
almost 3 years agoElectrical Student jd1216 ((at)) aol dot com
I took electrical and i thought the program was good. Ed C is right if you want to learn you will. Segment 2 shop teacher was the best of all the teachers. He took the time and really taught you. All you need is Mr. E as your teacher and you will learn everything you need to know and more about electric.
about 3 years agodante d-lowes ((at)) aol dot com
i disagree with you once they have those check signed you get no help, they smoke weed everywhere and as long as you have hours thats all that matters few teachers really know what they are talking about, they read and teach straight from the book your better off buy an automotive book and reading it, all the bolts on the cars are stripped i wouldnt recomend the automotive program to any cant really tell you about the others
about 3 years agoEd C fpcrunner84 ((at)) aol dot com
I go to school at APEX (nights after my full time job). The curriculum and teachers are excellent at this school especially for the low tutition costs in comparison to WYOTECH or Lincoln Tech. It is conveniently located in Manhattan, a short subway's ride from Grand Central Station. As far as what the person below is saying I disagree. You get what you put into the program. If you work hard, have good attendence, communicate with your teachers, and get good grades you are more than likely going to get a better job than the people that slack off. It is the same at any school that you will go too. There are people that take the courses seriously and there people who do not. Do the right thing take the course seriously and take work seriously and you will be fine.
over 3 years agoesther alzaga gatsbydoo ((at)) aol dot com
should have researched this school prior to taking loans - but I'm doing research now. one thing I found is that this is all about money and not education.
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junkiiez ((at)) yahoo dot com
wow Emily. That's so sad. You should tell Mel to escort you.