Cosmetology
The Cosmetology program prepares students with the necessary 1,500 hours of theoretical and
clinical studies as required for the Maryland State Board Examination in Cosmetology.
Additional learning experiences include salon management, computer imaging consultations, as
well as theatrical make-up and hair styling. Students in the program provide various
Cosmetology services to the Carver Center Theatre Company, BCPS TV, non-profit
organizations, teachers, staff, parents and interested stakeholders.
BCPS Magnet Transportation: George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
(Central Area) Transportation is provided at community pick-up points for students from all
areas of Baltimore County Public Schools.
Magnet Showcase Event:
Thursday, October 20, 2016
5-7 p.m.
2017-2018 Assessment Guidelines
Assessment Date:
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Auditions by appointment
Individual assessment appointments must be scheduled no later than 11/23/16. Schedule your
appointment online at https://bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply or call the Magnet Office at 443-8094127 (NOT BOTH).
Unforeseen Illness or Emergency: Parent(s) must inform the school immediately if the applicant cannot
attend or complete the scheduled assessment due to an unforeseen illness or emergency. Please be aware that
assessments will not be rescheduled without documentation verifying the illness or emergency.
Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the previously scheduled appointment time
Inclement Weather: In the event that school activities are cancelled due to inclement weather, magnet
assessments will be postponed. Postponed assessments will occur on the designated inclement weather date.
All emergency closing and cancellation information will be posted on the BCPS automated information line,
410-887-5555. Closings and cancellation announcements will also be made through local media.
Carver Center
938 York Road
Towson, MD 21204
Magnet Coordinator
Lori Turner
(410) 887-2775/2793
[email protected]
Directions to Carver Center:
From West:
 I-695 N to Towson
 Take exit 26A toward Towson/York Rd
 Turn left at West Rd (signs for Towson/York Rd)
 Take the 1st right onto York Rd
 Make a right at the next light, Fairmount Ave.
From East:
 I-695 W to Towson
 Take exit 26 toward Towson
 Turn left at MD-45/York Rd
 Make a right at the next light, Fairmount Ave.
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Cosmetology
Prior to the Audition
Demonstration of Interest
This must be completed prior to coming to the audition.
Cosmetology Audition:
Practicum:
Applicant’s performance will be evaluated in 5 areas: manual dexterity, ability to follow
directions, organizational skills, accuracy of work, and ability to maintain a clean work
space.
Applicants may want to practice the following skills before attending the audition:
A. Roller placement - full base
B. Roller placement - securing several rollers to the base with clips.
C. Properly holding the comb and using it as a tool.
D. Parting hair achieving a straight part in uniform sections.
E. Recognizing the top, crown, nape, neck, hairline and sides of the head.
Math : A practice math test provided.
The math assessment will evaluate skills in solving word problems, calculating fractions
and percents, and using basic math operations that arise in a cosmetology salon.
Calculators may be used for the math portion of the test. A calculator will be provided.
Interview Preparation: Applicants should be prepared to answer questions regarding their
interest in cosmetology, discuss their organizational skills, and describe how they would manage
conflict with a classmate or client.
Suggested Attire : Overall neat and clean appearance and professional attire (business casual)
is required for the interview. Business casual includes: dresses, skirts, blouses, sweaters, pants,
slacks, khakis, and closed toe shoes. No jeans, shorts, gym shoes, T-shirts, or athletic wear.
Heavy coats, jackets, hats, caps, scarves & outerwear must be removed during interview.
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On the Day of the Audition
The audition takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Auditions by Appointment ONLY
It is the responsibility of the parent(s) to:
 ensure that the applicant attends the assessment on the scheduled date and time.
 contact the schools if scheduled magnet assessment appointments conflict.
Failure to attend an assessment WILL result in disqualification.
Registration Information
Individual assessment appointments must be scheduled no later than 11/23/16. Schedule your
appointment online at https://bcpsonlineapplication.com/apply or call the Magnet Office at 443-809-4127
(NOT BOTH).
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Students will register for the audition in the Dining
Hall. Students who are more than 10 minutes late may not be admitted into the audition. On average, the
entire audition takes approximately two hours. Due to personnel and time constraints, auditions may not
be rescheduled. Due to the high volume of applicants, there will be no seating available in the school for
parents/guardians. Parents are asked to drop off their students and return at the conclusion of the
assessment.
If the applicant cannot attend or complete the scheduled assessment due to an unforeseen illness or
emergency, please contact George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology at (410)
887-2793. Please be aware that assessments will not be rescheduled without documentation verifying the
illness or emergency.
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Assessment Description
On the day of the audition, students will participate in the following:
1. Cosmetology Practicum (50 points): Applicants will perform a State Cosmetology Board
application following a demonstration. Materials, tools, and instructions are provided.
Applicant’s performance will be evaluated in 5 areas.
a. Manual Dexterity (10 Points): Candidates are expected to be able to use basic tools of
cosmetology with comfort and accuracy.
b. Ability to Follow Directions (10 Points): Candidates are given directions in oral form and
shown a sample of what their project should look like upon completion.
c. Organizational Skills (10 Points): Applicants must demonstrate initiative in following
directions, their comfort and ability to function in a group setting, and their ability to
conduct themselves in a professional, mature manner.
d. Accuracy of Work (10 Points): Candidates are evaluated on their ability to complete the
project as directed.
e. Clean Up (10 Points): Applicants are evaluated on their attention to maintaining a clean
work space.
2. Interview (20 Points): Candidates are evaluated on their ability to respond to interview
questions in a polite manner, giving answers that are complete and well explained without
prompting from the interviewer. Questions are focused on the candidate’s interests in
cosmetology as a professional goal and on the candidate’s ability to work collaboratively with
others. Please research information to prepare to answer questions on cosmetology careers and
sources of information on cosmetology related topics and techniques.
3. Math (30 Points): Candidates will take a timed math assessment. The assessment will include
25 math questions. Calculators will be provided for the math portion of the test.
Documented testing accommodations, as appropriate to the assessment, will be provided.
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Application Deadline
Friday, November 18, 2016
Application packets are available at www.bcps.org/offices/omp . Applications must submitted on or
before Friday, November 18, 2016. Late applications are not processed.
You may apply online (at www.bcps.org/offices/omp) or submit a paper application.
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Online applications may be submitted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18,
2016. To apply online, you will need an active email account.
Paper applications must be postmarked on or before Friday, November 18, 2016.
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Cosmetology
SAMPLE MATH TEST QUESTIONS
Directions: Please show all work and then write your final answers in the space provided next to the item number.
Candidates may use a calculator, but one will not be provided; candidates must bring their own. There will be five
cosmetology-related math questions on the audition test and applicants will be allotted 30 minutes to complete the
math portion of the test.
Addition:
As a cosmetologists you are always encourage your clients to add on services and products. This increases your
income.
1.) $75.00 + $25.00 + 28.00 = __________
2.) $125.00 + $60.00 + 38.00 + $ 7.00 = __________
Subtraction:
Cosmetologist often offer coupons for services and or products
3.) $225.00 - $30.00 =____________
4.) $178.00 - $16.00 = ___________
Multiplication:
Budgeting for a cosmetologist is a major component of our business. Purchasing supplies and products in bulk help
us save money but, you have to make sure you are multiplying what you need per client to purchase the right
amount.
5.)
X
735
. 22
6.)
234
X . 17
Conversion:
Convert ounces to quarts: 1 quart = 32 ounces
Chemicals are packaged in larger sizes which will have to be broken down mathematically to determine how much
is needed per client.
7.) 96 fluid ounces = __________ quarts
8.) 14.5 quarts =___________ fluid ounces
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Word Problems:
Cosmetologist are entrerpenures who have to calculate hours worked, retail products sold, and clients serviced.
9.) At $57.50 per hour, how much money will you earn in 29 ½ hours?
10.) You have serviced 10 clients today totaling $963.00. You have sold $350.00 in products. You get half of
the total of the clients serviced and 1/4th (25%) of the products sold. How much have you made today?
11.) You have to complete 8 clients in 12 hours. How much time should you spend on each client to meet your
deadline?
12.) You have a wedding party with 8 bridesmaids and 1 bride. You have been contracted to do the hair and
makeup for everyone. You are charging 75.00 per hair style and 60.00 per face of make-up. What will be the
total amount for these services?
13.) A client is getting her hair colored. You must mix the developer with the hair color. You need 1 oz. of
developer to every 2 oz. of hair color. This client requires 7 oz. of hair color. How much developer is needed?
14.) A client gets $162.00 in services and gives you (2) two one hundred dollar bills. Mow much change do you
owe the client?
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You are providing the hair for four (4) client’s styles. Client “A” need 2 bundles of hair. Client “B” needs 3 and a
half bundles. Clients “C” and “D” need four bundles each. The bundles are $68.00 each. You can only buy hair by
the bundle.
15.) How many bundles do you need to purchase? ___________
16.) How much will the hair cost you? _______________
17.) You charge your clients $95.00 per bundle. You do not sell half bundles. How much will clients B,C, and D
spend on hair?________________
18.) How much money did you make selling the hair to the 4 clients? ________________
19.) This ruler is on the back of your comb. A client wants 2 ¾ to 3 inches cut off. Use the ruler to show the range
that can be cut.
Use the figure to mark the range of hair that can be cut.
Figure # 1
20. Your client has 16 inches of hair. She wants a new look and only wants 5 inches of hair to maintain. How
much hair will you be cutting?
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G.W. Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Cosmetology MATH TEST
Answer Key
Directions: Please show all work and then write your final answers in the space provided next to the item number.
Candidates may use a calculator, but one will not be provided; candidates must bring their own. There will be five
cosmetology-related math questions on the audition test and applicants will be allotted 30 minutes to complete the
math portion of the test.
Addition:
As a cosmetologist you are always encourage your clients to add on services and products. This increases your
income.
1.) $75.00 + $25.00 + 28.00 = ____$128______
2.) $125.00 + $60.00 + 38.00 + $ 7.00 = ____$230______
Subtraction:
Cosmetologist often offer coupons for services and or products
5.) $225.00 - $30.00 =____$195_______
6.) $178.00 - $16.00 = ___$162________
Multiplication:
Budgeting for a cosmetologist is a major component of our business. Purchasing supplies and products in bulk help
us save money but, you have to make sure you are multiplying what you need per client to purchase the right
amount.
6.)
735
X .22
$161.70
6.)
234
X .17
$39.78
Conversion:
Convert ounces to quarts: 1 quart = 32 ounces
Chemicals are packaged in larger sizes which will have to be broken down mathematically to determine how
much is needed per client.
7.) 96 ounces = _____3_____ quarts
8.) 14.5 quarts =____464_______ ounces
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Word Problems:
Cosmetologist are antrerpenures who have to calculate hours worked, retail products sold, and clients serviced.
9.) At $57.50 per hour, how much money will you earn in 29 ½ hours?
$1,696.25
10.) You have serviced 10 clients today totaling $963.00. You have sold $350.00 in products. You get half of
the total of the clients serviced and 1/4th of the products sold. How much have you made today?
$569.00
11.) You have to complete 8 clients in 12 hours. How much time should you spend on each client to meet your
deadline?
1 hour and a 1/2
12.) You have a wedding party of 8 bridesmaid and 1 bride. You have been contracted to do the hair and makeup for everyone. You are charging 75.00 per hair style and 60.00 per face of make-up. What will be the amount
made for these services?
$1,215.00
13.) A client is getting her hair colored. You must mix the developer with the hair color. You need 1 oz. of
developer to every 2 oz. of hair color. This client requires 7 oz. of hair color. How much developer is needed?
3.5 of Developer
14.) A client gets $162.00 in services and gives you (2) two one hundred dollar bills. Mow much change do you
owe them?
$38.00
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You are providing the hair for four (4) of your client’s styles. Client “A” need 2 bundles of hair. Client “B” needs 3
and a half bundles. Clients “C” and “D” need four bundles each. The bundles are $68.00 each. You can only buy
hair by the bundle.
15.) How many bundles do you need to purchase? ____14_______
16.) How much will the hair it cost you? ______$952.00_________
17.) You charge your clients $95.00 per bundle. You do not sell half bundles. How much will clients B,C, and D
spend on hair?_____$1,330.00___________
18.) How much money did you make selling the hair to the 4 clients? ____$378.00____________
19.) This ruler is on the back of your comb. A client wants 2 ¾ to 3 inches cut off. Use the ruler to show the range
that can be cut.
Use figure to mark your answer.
Figure # 1
_______
20. Your client has 16 inches of hair. She wants a new look and only wants 5 inches of hair to maintain. How
much hair will you be cutting?
11 inches
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