Student News...

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This page is devoted exclusively to students and graduates of the Institute. The focus of this site is to bring together relevant information from the world of antiques, collectibles and appraising as well as the reporting of student activities and opportunities.

Below you'll find some of the stories we've overheard, and some tips we've discovered along the way to help students navigate their way through the world of antiques and collectibles...   


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Student Examinations

Students are reminded that exams must be received by the Institute in hard-copy format. Make sure your name and current address are filled in at the top of each examination. If this information is not complete it may delay the posting results of your grade. Please allow additional grading time for final essays.

Poll Shows 50/50

A recent poll conducted to see which format of the Course students preferred... Books or CD's... came in at a surprising dead heat. It looks like the old Course text books still have some life in them yet!

Reminders - Shipping & Course Time Allotment

Please be aware that if your Course materials are sent to a P.O. Box, then they're going to take longer to get there, as opposed to shipping  by FedEx Ground. If you have a secure physical address, then we recommend FedEx for shipping.
Also, please remember, that you have 4 years to complete the Asheford program (additional time after this period will incur a "reactivation" fee for student accounts and services - currently $99.75 USD).

New Business Plan

Business Plan Director, Phillip Roth, introduces his latest addition to the the Asheford Course, a completely revamped Business Kit with the latest strategies for succeeding in the world of antiques and collectibles amid turbulent, as well as, stable economic times.

Handy Little Book...

Although we don't normally recommended individual books... this one is an exception... great drawings and illustrations make for a handy field guide for students out on the auction or garage sale prowl.

Pass Rates Rise

New "pass rates" for students seem to be on the rise, says Clare Hinington, associate Appraising Director of the AIA. "The new exams (particularly those associated with the Appraisal section of the program), have been  updated to reflect current market trends, and have been very well received by students and potential employers alike... which is good news for everyone!"

Note: To All Students

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Students on monthly tuition payment plans, are reminded that individual "Study Plan" EXAMS must be completed and mailed to the Institute before your next set of study materials can be shipped out (email attachments and faxes of exams are not accepted).

All exams are located in the back of the Asheford Information Folder that accompanies your Course text-books. For students with the CD-Rom version of the Asheford Program, you will also find additional copies of your exams at the end of every "Profit" CD.

Exams Are As Follows:

Plan 1 - Multiple choice, identify, and short answer questions (supplemental Guns, Swords & Armour exam is optional). Total 2 Exams.
Plan 2 - Multiple choice, identify, and short answer questions. Total 1 Exam
Plan 3 - Multiple choice, identify, and short answer questions. Total 1 Exam
Plan 4 - Multiple choice, identify, and short answer questions. Total 1 Exam
Plan 5 - Essay, Appraisal Exam - Multiple choice, identify, short answer and long answer questions. Total 2 Exams.
 
The Asheford Program consists of a total of seven examinations (with one "optional" exam). Minimum passing grade for each examination is 70%. All examinations are "open book," and students are encouraged to read, and reread through their Course materials in order to source out the correct answers for their examinations. Students scoring below a 70 percentile, will be required to re-test.

Asheford Student Henk Pardoel At The Antiques RoadshowTM...

Henk Pardoel is the CEO and owner of Swordsman Publications as well as the Kingston Fencing Club. A recent Asheford graduate, Mr. Pardoel is a recognized expert on the subject of fencing and is an avid fencing enthusiast and former coach of the sport. He has written extensively on the subject, covering it's history and virtually everything associated with it - including many collectible and antique items related to the sport. His recent trip to the Antiques Roadshow, included a famous trophy from Queen's University that he brought along to have appraised - it was valued by the Antiques Roadshow at $30.000.00..! Congratulations on your recent graduation from the school Mr. Pardoel!

Asheford Student Hélène Vendette Talks About A Second Chance...

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Another Asheford graduate, from the late 1990's, talks about her desire to do something different after a life of public service. After deciding that retirement wasn't for her, Helene chose to embark on a different path, but one which led her to do something that she'd always wanted to... Opening a full time shop of antiques and collectibles within a Victorian style tea-room. "It was a dream come true," said Ms. Vendette. Today she continues that venture in addition to working as a research assistant for the McCord Museum of History. We commend you on your efforts Ms. Vendette!

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