Applying
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Create an Account
To begin an application, you first create an SCA account.
At the top right of any SCA website page, click on login.
Then click on the Create Account tab. You will be prompted to choose a Username and Password.
Each SCA program requires its own Username and Password.
For instance, if you have applied for or completed a high school crew position, have now graduated from high school and want to apply for an internship, you will redo all of the steps of applying – beginning with creating a new Username and Password.
Step 2: Choose a Program
If you’re not sure which program you are qualified for or interested in, explore the options in the right-hand column: learn about crews, search for internships or search for field leader positions.
Step 3: Begin an Application
Once you know which program you want to apply for, go back to the login page.
Find Access or create your application in the right hand column. Click on it.
On the next page you will need to re-enter your password.
Step 4: Create a Profile
This is only the beginning of the process. After filling in the Profile information, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to see your options for continuing or saving your application.
IMPORTANT: You must save each section as it is completed.
Step 5: Complete Your Application
In order to provide SCA and our agency and site partners with all of the information they need, the application includes detailed questions about your interests, skills and preferences.
We hope you’ll finish the application quickly, but understand that it may take more than one session. Below is information about saving your information and moving through the process.
Adding Information and Saving
Use the Save & Go Back if you want to check on or change a section you’ve already completed.
Click Save & Continue (or Save as Complete & Continue) to finish filling out your application right away, or if you need to stop for now, Save & Continue Later.
Continuing an Application You Have Begun
Login. Click on Access or create my application. Enter your password again when prompted.
Under Main Menu, click on My Application. That will take you to the last page you input information.
Hints
Read any messages on the first page of the application under the IMPORTANT banner. Following them will make your application stronger.
As you are working, remember to Save as Complete after each section.
You can click Save & Go Back in order to edit previous pages. However, there are a few pages where this is not possible.
Exceptions
If you are on the Application Fee page, you must pay the fee before continuing. You will not be able to access any other pages until it has been processed. If you have questions about your fee payment, please contact SCA Admissions at 603.543.1700 ext. 370 or 372.
If you are on the Optional Survey or Short Answer page, you can only Save & Go Forward. It’s not possible to Save & Go Back from those pages.
Fee for Applying
There is a one-time application fee of $25 ($40 for non-US citizens). A single payment allows you to apply for an unlimited number of positions. You will encounter the fee page after the request for references.
You may pay by credit card online or send a check or money order to:
Exception
Crew leaders do not pay an application fee.
FINDING AND CHOOSING POSITIONS
Login and click on Find Internships. There are several filters for finding positions that most closely fit your interests, dates available and experience.
Choose Appropriate Positions
Read carefully to find positions that match your interests, the skills you can offer, any requirements (driver’s license, etc.) and the dates you are available.
Using Favorites
As you search position descriptions, you’ll see an option to Save to Your Favorites. If you think you might be interested in a particular position, but are not sure, place it in your Favorites. You are creating a list that’s easy to reconsider without needing to go back through the whole list.
IMPORTANT
You can’t be considered for any position until you have Added it to your cart and clicked on Apply for Position Now.
Adding Positions is a two-step process.
Step 1: Once you have read an entire description and are interested, make sure that you meet skill requirements and are available during the internship dates. If you would accept the position if offered, click on Add to My Cart.
Step 2: You must click on Apply for Positions Now to attach what’s in your cart to the application. If you haven’t taken this step, SCA admissions staff cannot consider you for the position(s).
Hints
It’s helpful to include a handful of choices. The process is competitive, so providing us options means your chances are better for succeeding as an SCA candidate. If possible, choose both a variety of locations around the country and types of positions.
There is no limit to the number of positions you may apply for, but please only add positions that you are quite sure you would accept if offered.
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
We begin to consider you for an invaluable expense-paid internship when:
· you have answered all the questions,
· have paid the $25 fee
· have at least one Reference form completed and attached, and
· have clicked on Submit the Application.
Do you have more questions? See the FAQ page for more details about filling out the application.
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