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ST. MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS FLOURISH

Students at St. Mary’s Elementary School get an interactive lesson in factoring polynomials.

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INSPIRED THINKERS. } THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY CREATIVE LEADERS. values to all parts of the curriculum, including core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their own moral standards and ethics. Students participate in campus ministry,

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spiritual retreats, service projects, and attend Mass together throughout the school year. Middle school and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work The use of cutting-edge alongside professionals in those technology, including campusfields, thanks to St. Mary’s wide wireless capabilities, collaboration with The Josephine an online system that allows Foundation. The Schools of students and parents to access St. Mary is also proud of its homework and grades, and schoolcompetitive athletics programs at issued iPads for every student in the middle school and high school sixth through twelfth grade, helps levels, which are highly regarded teachers provide students with a for both excellent coaching and St. Mary’s High School Spanish Honors students wrote and illustrated strong academic foundation. Small superb sportsmanship. St. Mary’s bilingual stories for the second grade and had the opportunity to present class sizes foster a more personal high school teams have earned their work in a classroom lesson. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) connection between students 62 league championships and and faculty. St. Mary’s youngest 14 state titles, including a girls’ students learn in an environment basketball championship in 2014. that blends fun, sharing and From the youngest students in learning. Older students have the Early Childhood Education the opportunity to take Regents, Program to high school seniors, advanced placement and online The Schools of St. Mary is classes and our teachers, many preparing inspired thinkers and of whom have advanced degrees, creative leaders, guiding all their are always on hand to offer students as they develop the individual extra help. Last year’s character traits of great leaders high school graduating class was and skilled team players, including awarded $16.8 million in academic creativity, flexibility, diligence, scholarships and those students perseverance, accountability, and were accepted to many prestigious In the science lab, St. Mary’s Elementary School students learn about responsibility. colleges and universities, science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education project. (Photo by Steve Toscano) including Princeton, New York St. Mary’s welcomes a diverse University, Boston College, The student body, consisting of Catholic University of America, students of many different faiths Villanova, and Cornell. and cultural backgrounds, who come from Nassau and Suffolk The school day doesn’t end when Counties and several New York the last bell rings – St. Mary’s City boroughs including Queens becomes a vibrant after-school and Brooklyn; St. Mary’s also community as students at all welcomes international students. grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and For information on the programs activities, exploring their talents and curriculum at St. Mary’s, please and skills outside of academia. attend the Admissions Open House for N-Grade 8 on Jan. 25 at noon, The St. Mary’s education is or contact Mrs. Grace Cavallo, about more than just academics – spiritual values, a sense of In partnership with The Josephine Foundation, St. Mary’s High School offers President of The Schools of St. Mary, service and the growth of faith a growing Performing Arts Program including orchestra, dance and acting. at 516.627.2711 or visit www. are fostered by connecting Gospel Last year’s fall student musical was “Grease”. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) stmary.ws. At The Schools of Saint Mary, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative, rigorous, and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The schools’ mission is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing.

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Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

The choice between local and away higher education you plan to come back to the area to work after graduation.” Kathy Coley, a former counselor and senior director of communications with SUNY Farmingdale State College, said that if the major a student wants is only offered at a specific school, that can be an important factor, regardless of where it’s located. After being accepted to both SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Stony Brook, Amanda Cooper, 18, was left with a difficult decision: whether or not to attend a school upstate or stick closer to her Oyster Bay home. Ultimately, Cooper chose to enroll in classes at Stony Brook for its science program. “Part of it was that I was a little more familiar with the area around Stony Brook,” Cooper said, “so I didn’t have to start from scratch.” Cooper currently dorms on campus, but said she frequently travels home— primarily on weekends and holidays— to spend time with her family. “I’m really happy that she stayed so close to home,” said Amanda’s mother, Meigan Cooper. Another issue to consider is a student’s readiness to leave home.

“Students can have varying degrees of readiness to be away,” said Capezza. “If students are prepared to do their own laundry, manage their own finances and their time, they will probably do fine away. But there is no right or wrong answer. Sometimes students feel pressure to go away because their peers are. But if students have siblings to watch or a job near home they’d like to keep, maybe staying on Long Island is best for them.” For Suzanne Beck and her daughter Sabrina, 18, the decision to go away was an easy one. Though Sabrina applied to three local schools, she also applied to three in Florida. She preferred a warm climate, and Suzanne wanted her to stay on the east coast so she could fly home easily. But her daughter’s maturity to be away from home was not in question. “She had been to sleepaway camp since she was five, so the independence part we knew she could handle,” said Beck of Oyster Bay. Another consideration is the student’s support system for times he

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For some, that could be experiencing an out-of-state education. And for the student who earns a scholarship, the lburby@antonmediagroup.com cost of an away school can be offset, making it a more attractive option. When it comes to choosing which Sunil Samuel, director of adcollege to apply to, you and your child missions at Hofstra University in have a long checklist of options to consider. But one of the first decisions Hempstead, added that the cost of to make is whether or not the student travel should also be factored in since whether you want to visit your will pursue her higher education on Long Island or go away to school. The child or she is coming home for a main considerations are finances, pro- visit, there will be expenses that add gramming and readiness, said Kristen up over time. Capezza advised that when comCapezza, director of undergraduate paring schools, instead of concentratadmissions at Adelphi University in ing on where they are located, focus Garden City, and all three have to be on what they offer. “Does the school the best fit for your child. meet your long-term goals? Does it “One of the buzzwords is value— have work-study options and mentorwhat it costs out-of-pocket versus ships? If it has a top-notch program what you get for it,“ Capezza said. that fits with your career aspirations, “Whether you go hours away, comthat is the most important aspect, not mute or even live on campus close to where it is located.” home, it’s the resources offered that At the same time, Samuel said that should be at the heart of the decision.” She said, for instance, the additional the type of internships a student will cost spent annually for an away school want to pursue could influence his decision. “You have to consider if you could be used for the local student to lease a car or put money into savings for should stay on Long Island where you after graduation. “It really comes down have access to the city and the best internships in the world, especially if to what the student’s priorities are.”

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STAY OR GO from page 4B is homesick, according to Capezza. “You could be across the country and may have no one to talk to. Students have to think about what they have nearby and consider what works best for them.” When her daughter decided to attend Florida Atlantic University

in Boca Raton, Beck was relieved because they have family friends and relatives nearby. “When it was too far for her to fly home for Thanksgiving weekend, she had someone there to stay with, and that made me comfortable,” Beck said. But Samuel said that no matter where students go, they should establish family away from home,

whether they join a church or clubs. “The idea is to create a support system for themselves to help them through the transition,” he said. “Sometimes we hear from the parents of kids who attend school nearby that they see their kids too often. They come home to do laundry, eat homecooked meals and bring their friends.” Capezza said that when families

consider the concept of going away, they shouldn’t take that literally. “You could be 20 minutes away and still choose to immerse yourself in that life. You can still have a robust college experience even if you commute. Regardless of where you go to school, you are still going away to a whole new environment than your high school experience.” Even though Cooper lives less than an hour from campus, she decided she wanted the real college experience by choosing to dorm on campus. “I wanted my own space. It turned out to be a good thing for me. I can do my own thing and be back at home in an hour,” she said. But Beck said that for Sabrina, the choice to go away came down to wanting to have a new experience. “She really wanted to be away to be with new people and new interests,” she said. “We’re in a small school district and she had been with the same kids since kindergarten.” Ultimately, then, the choice comes down to preference. Fortunately, because there are so many excellent opportunities for higher education all over the country, if the student’s first choice doesn’t work—regardless of whether it’s home or away—she can always transfer.

—Additional reporting by Daniel Offner

Accounting at Albertus There are more choices in the field of accounting than ever before. Career options include forensic accountant, IRS agent, FBI agent, budget analyst, certified public accountant and jobs in the financial services industry. The Connecticut department of labor expects a 16% growth in accounting positions with an average salary of $61,900; the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15.7% growth for accountants between 2010 and 2020; and the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts, in a 2013 study, found that hiring by public accounting firms is at an all-time high, especially at the Master’s degree level. There are many advantages to studying accounting at Albertus, among them day and evening classes, flexible scheduling, blended curriculum with online and classroom experiences, small class sizes, diverse student population and professors who have both academic qualifications and real world experience. Accounting students here receive an education that prepares them to advance professionally, and challenges them to pursue truth in all its dimensions, to explore ethical issues and to apply knowledge, skills and values to their chosen field. albertus.edu/accounting Riker Mitchell ’15, an accounting major and soccer player; and Nancy Fallon, Ph.D., professor of accounting.

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ccounting is now a hot job choice, and it’s one of today’s in-demand, high-impact programs being developed under Albertus 2020: A Strategic Path for the 21st Century. The Bachelor of Science in accounting, the Master of Science in accounting and the five-year Bachelor of Science in accounting/ Master of Business Administration degree programs are new offerings this fall.

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Faith “St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School (StB/OLH) reinforces the values we have as a Catholic Christian family.” ~ A School Parent At StB/OLH we share our Catholic faith not only in formal religion classes, but also in how we conduct ourselves. The adults in the building strive to preach the Gospel in words and actions as witnesses to our students. The rich cultural diversity of the school community is celebrated, and Catholic Christian values are woven into daily activities. Liturgies are offered throughout the year, led by the priests for our sponsoring parishes – St. Brigid’s in Westbury and Our Lady of Hope in Carle Place. The children are prepared for the Sacraments of Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. The Communion class leads the school during the traditional May Crowning. A powerful expression of our faith in action is our response to those in need. We partner with St. Brigid’s Parish Outreach throughout the year for food drives, gifts at Christmas, and Mother’s Day Baby Shower. Beyond our local community, we reach out to veterans groups, residents in assisted living facilities, and animal welfare groups. We even reach out globally through Catholic Relief Services.

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“It feels like family here. We take care of each other.” ~ A Middle School Student

Building Christian community helps us feel like a family. Not only do we gather often to pray, we also get together to celebrate and break bread. Activities throughout the year bring students, families, and school staff together. They include ice cream socials, pasta suppers, fellowship after mass, Thanksgiving feasts, Middle School dances, and Prayer Buddies (where older students are paired with younger students for special events and activities throughout the year). Every time we get together we build relationships. Recently we served breakfast for 300 children and their families, along with Santa, and Saint Nick!

Knowledge “My son was well prepared for high school. He is going to be the valedictorian for his high school graduating class!” ~ Proud mom of a graduate of our 8th grade class of 2011 State of the art technology supports the academic program, and turns everyday lessons into interactive learning experiences. Our academic program prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Our graduates have earned 100% acceptance to Catholic High Schools for the past two decades. High school level Regents courses in math and science are offered in 8th grade. Passing rates are 100%, many with distinction. We have been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since 1997, one of the first schools in Nassau County to be so honored. University partnerships have been forged with St. John’s University School of Law and Stony Brook University Medical School. Our newest partnership is with the Molloy College Oceanographic Research Center in West Sayville. Other enrichment opportunities for all grade levels (K-8) are offered during and after school. In addition to academics, students explore their gifts in the arts and on the athletic field. Our fine arts programs include vocal and instrumental music, drama, visual arts, and dance. Our Middle School students participate in three seasons of interscholastic sports – cross country, basketball, and volleyball.

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Independent Writing Strengthens the Voice of Students By the time students at Green Vale reach second grade they are expected to find their voice through more independent writing. The Columbia Teacher’s College Writing Workshop is the framework for the second grade writing program and it has proved to be a method that empowers students to write in a variety of genres and to develop a love of writing. The workshop method allows the three second grade teachers -- Frances Ott, Claudine Roger and Jessica Katsoulakis -- to meet the needs of all students by differentiating their instruction and gearing it to address the information gathered throughout the workshop. Students focus on expressing their “voice” in their writing through personal narrative pieces, as well as persuasive writing pieces and poetry from the very beginning of second grade. Through the use of genre studies, they experience all of the stages involved in the writing process and are taught to produce writing in various genres, using different styles and literary elements. Their “read-alouds” involve authors as mentors for style and genre. This helps them develop the independence and motivation to be writers, while learning to evaluate and improve their own writing.

The fifth grade writing program continues to develop students as strong and effective writers. Recognizing the value of their ideas, as expressed in writing and orally, is emphasized to greater degree at this point. Student writing in fifth grade also includes more forms -- narrative, compare and contrast, point-ofview, expository, fiction and poetry – and a skill-based approach towards mechanics helps students refine their compositions. By the time students reach the eighth grade at Green Vale they are ready for a demanding writing program that further develops the students’ ability to think critically and write effectively. They become proficient with even more writing forms and participate in a professionally conducted public speaking seminar for ten weeks. By the end of eighth grade, students are efficient and effective communicators ready for the demands of high school and higher education. The next open house for admissions at Green Vale will be held on Thursday, April 9th. Please call Susan Ellis at 516-628-5146 for more information or to schedule a visit.

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The School of Choice for the Long Island Community

Briarcliffe College is proud to offer the Long Island community quality Associate and Bachelor’s programs that support your professional goals and flexibility that fits your life. Learn in a supportive environment – full-time, part-time, on campus or online. Choose from over 30 areas of study including: • Accounting • Advertising & Design Communications • Business Administration • Criminal Justice • Dental Hygiene* • Graphic Design • Healthcare Administration • Legal Studies** • Paralegal Studies*** A regionally accredited school, Briarcliffe College has been part of the Long Island community for nearly 50 years.

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How to Find the Right College

Flexible Schedules and Online Classes An option that could give you a great deal of flexibility would be online classes. Some schools make it possible to log in to your coursework around the clock – but don’t assume that’s the case. Some online classes may have the same schedule restrictions as traditional on-campus classes. Should you decide on an online program, make sure you can access your coursework at a time that works for you. If you find the right program and it fits your schedule, you could work on your degree from the comfort of home or anywhere you are, as long as you have a computer and internet connection. Quality of Education Another area that’s important to research is a school’s longevity – find out how long they’ve been around. In addition, don’t overlook the importance of a school’s

accreditation by an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. Student Support Once you narrow your choices to schools that offer the program, degree, and flexibility you need, take some time to think about what else you want from a school. If all you care about is getting that degree and getting on with your life, that’s fine. But if you feel you could be more successful in an environment that offers you a lot of support, keep digging till you find it. Certain schools pride themselves on giving students the support they need to do their best. Others have more of a sink-or-swim philosophy, so be clear on what you really need to make the most of your education. Briarcliffe College on Long Island For residents of Long Island, one school that’s worth checking out is Briarcliffe College. It’s been part of our community for 50 years and has a robust athletics program along with quality degree programs that focus on many of today’s popular career fields. The college has two campuses – one in Bethpage in Nassau County and another in Patchogue in Suffolk County. They also offer online programs where you can set your own schedule and complete your degree entirely online. Even if you decide on an online program, you may appreciate that Briarcliffe College also has ground campuses. At Briarcliffe College, you can choose from over 30 Associate or Bachelor’s degree programs in diverse fields of study – including Accounting, Advertising & Design Communications, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene*, Graphic

Design, Healthcare Administration, Legal Studies** and Paralegal Studies.*** They offer same day application processing and can review your transcripts to see if your credits will transfer. Briarcliffe College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000. If, after doing your initial research, you think Briarcliffe College is right for you, you can learn more about them by calling 877/780-6333 or visiting Briarcliffe.edu. You may also find it helpful to visit the

school for a firsthand look at the campus and its facilities – even if you plan to enroll in an online program. Take a tour and see if you can talk to an instructor or program chair in the area you’re interested in. Even better, ask if you can get a class pass to sit in on a class and see for yourself what it’s like. While you’re there, you can also get information about financial aid and, if you have past college credits, find out if they’ll transfer. If athletics are important to you, why not attend a Bulldogs’ game and get into the school spirit! By doing your homework and studying up on colleges, you can be confident that you’re getting what you need for the future you want.

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If you’re at a point where you feel you need more education to accomplish your career goals, you can find good colleges here on Long Island. By doing your research, you can determine if a school has the types of programs and degree levels you’re looking for. Another consideration for many people is whether class schedules can work around their lifestyle. If that’s a concern for you, do your research. Find out if the school you’re interested in offers classes at a time that’s convenient for you. Do you want a part-time program or full time? If you work during the day, you’ll probably need evening or online classes. Whatever your schedule, find out if there’s enough time for you to get from class to your job or vice versa. A school close to where you live or work could be an ideal choice if it has everything else you’re looking for.

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Apply Yourself: Now’s The Time To Go For Scholarships BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF

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College is becoming more expensive by the year. If you have a student entering school, you probably are faced with the sobering task of figuring out how to pay for it. While the cost of college tuition continues to rise, scholarships are still a tried-andtrue way to bring the price tag to a more reasonable level. But your child can’t receive scholarship money if he doesn’t apply for it. And as with most things in life, the early bird does get the worm. Now’s the time to get those applications completed—in hopes of handsome rewards in the spring and summer. Applying for scholarships should be one of the first steps in your plan to pay for college. However, scholarship myths continue to flourish and need to be dispelled. Myth #1: Billions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed. In reality, the number of unused

scholarships is minuscule. You’ll need to do your research and apply early to have a chance at getting your share of available funding. Myth #2: Scholarships go only to the best students. Many scholarships are awarded based on elements other than academic achievement. Some scholarships are based on the student’s major field of study, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, ethnicity and geographic origin or other factors. Myth #3: Scholarship searches are worth paying for. This myth eventually will die as people discover the many free resources available on the Internet or in the print media. So how do students and their parents sort through the myths and get to the facts? Start the process early—January is perfect for the next school year—and utilize the resources around you. To find scholarship

opportunities, start with your high school guidance counselor and local library for a list of possible resources. Next, check with your college financial aid office. Most states and many colleges offer scholarships, so students should also inquire about them. Finally, the Internet and organizational websites are excellent places to search. Remember, this information should always be free. Don’t count your child out just because she’s not the valedictorian, class president or a star athlete. There are scholarships available for many interests, backgrounds and abilities. The bottom line is apply now, and the more scholarships for which you apply, especially local and regional opportunities, the better the odds of being selected. Though the scholarship application process can be time consuming, most scholarships require similar information. Once you complete the first application, you can easily reuse the same information for additional scholarship applications.

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• Start early. Experts recommend college-bound students and their parents start looking as early as their freshman year in high school. By identifying potential awards, students can choose classes and activities that will increase their chance at winning a specific award in the future. • Use the Internet. But be wary of scams posing as scholarships. If a scholarship is reputable, you should be able to find information about it through multiple sources. Try to use two sources and make sure the profile submitted is accurate; paying fees does not increase your chance of winning. • Think small. Competition can be tough for large awards. Smaller awards ($1,000 and less) typically have less competition and are easier to obtain. Some free scholarship websites you may want to visit include: www.collegeboard.com/scholarships www.collegeplan.org www.collegescholarships.com www.collegenet.com www.scholarships.com

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Age-appropriate toys and equipment make discovery fun. Play is the work of children. Our program offers developmentally appropriate activities designed to stimulate the interests and wonder of each child. Each activity is designed to be fun and engaging while having an educational value.

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You probably know that Star Career Academy in Syosset is one of the New York areas leading culinary schools providing close-to-home professional training for those seeking accelerated career access to positions in the culinary and professional pastry & baking fields. What you might not know is that Star Career Academy has some exciting news for those who are interested in pursuing a career in business. Star Career Academy is proud to announce the addition of two new programs designed to help students prepare for and gain access in this fast growing career field. • Business Office Administration • Network Administration & Security With the addition of these 2 new programs, Star Career Academy now provides quality education towards employment in some of the most exciting career fields today! Enroll today at Star and take advantage of: · Real-world hands on training and education by experts in the culinary, baking and business career fields · Instruction in professionally outfitted kitchens and business office environment · Day & evening classes · Financial aid for those who qualify

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A place where values are learned and lived. Our schools prepare children for life’s journey. Strong spiritual values are a living part of a child’s daily activities at every Long Island Catholic elementary school. Your child is nurtured in a unique community environment where vital interaction with other children, families, and the parish reinforces enduring moral beliefs and a respect for others. Your child also gains the knowledge, skills, and self-esteem for future success in an innovative setting where academic rigor is enhanced by an array of cutting-edge learning resources. To learn more about Catholic Schools Week OpenHouses (1/25-31), and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 Ext. 258 or go to www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

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Catholic Elementary Schools and the Common Core Maintaining Academic Excellence in an Environment of Evolving Standards

Very few subjects in recent memory have been as contentious as the implementation of the educational standards known as Common Core. Parents, teachers, administrators, students and politicians have all chimed-in with their opinions. So what is the truth about Common Core and do Catholic elementary schools follow these guidelines?

What is the ‘Common Core’? The Common Core standards establish consistent learning goals for all students. They are relevant to the real world, focusing on the knowledge and skills students will need to succeed in life after high school, in both post-secondary education and in a globally competitive workforce. Common Core lets teachers and parents know exactly what their children should learn by the end of each grade level, making it easier for parents, teachers, and students to work together toward clearly communicated and defined goals. The Common Core State The Common Core State Standards are not a curriculum. A curriculum includes what Standards in no way is taught, when it is taught, compromise the Catholic how it is taught, and what materials to use. None of these items are included in the Common Core State Standards. For Catholic schools, all of these elements will identity or educational continue to be determined by diocesan superintendents, principals, and teachers program of a Catholic school. working to meet the needs of students in each Catholic school.

Do Catholic Elementary Schools Meet Common Core Standards? There are no mandates for any Catholic school to follow any federal rules if they adopt the Common Core. Adoption of the Common Core is voluntary; individual states, Catholic dioceses and other private schools make their own decisions about whether to adopt the standards. Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools have elected to adopt the Common Core Standards both because of the educational benefits, and because our children will ultimately take Regents exams and compete for spots in college and in a competitive workplace based on these standards. The Common Core State Standards in no way compromise the Catholic identity or educational program of a Catholic school.

How Have Catholic Elementary Schools Stayed Out of the ‘Common Core Chaos’? The reason you don’t hear about Common Core chaos in Catholic schools, and the reason you haven’t heard about any Catholic school children ‘opting out’ of the exams has everything to do with how Common Core is being implemented. Catholic schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre do not subscribe to all state assessments that are used annually in grade three through grade eight in New York State. The diocese presently only uses NYS tests in grades four and six. Catholic schools also use the assessments in a considerably different way. The purpose of administering the assessments in Catholic schools is to evaluate student growth and to teach to student strengths, not to evaluate teachers and principals. There is no additional pressure on the students. There is no ranking of teachers. There is only the continuing quest for excellence that the test results offer insight on.

What Is the Bottom Line?

We are confident that the tradition of academic excellence and rigor in our diocese will enable us to continue to meet and exceed state standards in our schools in order to ensure a successful and faith-filled future for our students.

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The bottom line is that Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools are implementing the Common Core to employ the academic rigor, critical thinking skills and depth of knowledge that support the long-standing tradition of Catholic School excellence. Using State Certified teachers, many with advanced degrees, the schools all meet or exceed New York Standards and Diocesan Standards. Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools have all earned their accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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If A College Degree Counts, Catholic Schools Deliver BY GARY E. LAYTON

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According to a report released in January, 2014 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), students graduating from Catholic high schools were nearly twice as likely as their public school counterparts to receive their college degree. In turn, degree recipients were ultimately more successful in securing a job and realizing higher earnings.

degree or higher, compared to 61.9 percent of sophomores from Catholic high schools and 57.1 percent of those from other private high schools.

The College Degree Is Just the Start of the Advantages The survey went on to document subsequent advantages of higher salaries and lower unemployment. Students who didn’t seek or attain a degree in the 10 years of the survey faced an unemployment rate of 17 percent A National Center for Education in 2012, with an additional 10 percent Statistics Study The study, reported saying they were out of the labor in the February issue of the CAPE force entirely (i.e., not looking Outlook newsletter from the Council for work). By contrast, only 4 percent for American Public Education, iden- of students who were able to attain tified 10th grade students from public, a bachelor’s degree said they were private and Catholic high schools in unemployed. 2002 to participate in the study. Ten The students who completed their years later, in 2012, the study revisited degree programs also had higher those same students. incomes. One-third of the students By 2012 the students were in with degrees reported salaries of their mid-20s. The percentage of $40,000 or more in 2011, compared degree-recipients varied significantly with 21 percent of those who earned by the type of high school attended, an Associate’s degree, and only 14 percent of the who with 31.1 percent ofPortledge public school PRT-1214-5 I Chose Ad Anton_Anton 12/30/14 3:07students PM Page 1 had not earned a degree. sophomores reaching a bachelor’s

Molloy College The Catholic School Difference Although not part of the survey, the dramatically different results are cause for some speculation about “why.” Why would almost twice as many students from Catholic schools achieve their degree? While national Catholic school academic results regularly exceed their public counterparts by enough to claim some academic advantages... Catholic schools don’t have twice-asmuch information to impart to their students. That pretty much leaves

character development, study habits and self-confidence, all intended by-products of a Catholic education, as the likely causes. In Catholic school, from elementary school forward, the goal is to educate the whole child, in mind, in body and in spirit. If the results of this study are any gauge. It’s working. Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

I Chose Portledge Pre-Nursery through Grade 12 Founded in 1965, Portledge School is anindependent, pre-nursery through 12th grade co-educational, college preparatory day school situated on a 60-acre campus. The school’s coordinated sequential programs, beginning with the Reggio Emilia program in Early Childhood, provide a rigorous academic environment, preparing students to live responsible and productive lives. Dedicated teachers use small class sizes to deliver knowledge based on inquiry and inspired by a student centered learning approach. Music studies include chorus, band, orchestra and more depending on division. After school and summer programs in sports, arts, science, are available to students. Seasonal athletic clubs in sailing, golf, ballet, baseball, softball, cross country and more. Individual talents are nurtured through the arts, athletics and a variety of community and travel programs that all emphasize the Portledge Pillars of passion, purpose, honor and respect.

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Founded in 1961, Florida Atlantic University is a comprehensive public university that is currently serving more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites strategically located along the state’s southeastern coastline. Long known as an outstanding teaching institution, FAU is undergoing rapid development as a center of cutting-edge research, particularly in the biomedical arena. This process has been accelerated by the University’s partnerships with four internationally known biomedical research organizations, The Scripps Research Institute, the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. Additionally, FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed its third class of students. Through a well-developed network of partner campuses, FAU serves students at locations and sites throughout its sixcounty service region in southeast Florida as well as through distance learning. FAU’s student body, which ranks as the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Florida’s State University System, includes men and women of both traditional and non-traditional age. Modern student housing is available on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses, and all campuses offer attractive and varied dining facilities. The University community is served by an excellent library system that has more than 3.6 million items, including books, periodicals, government documents, microforms, maps, media and other materials as well as a wealth of electronic resources, including more than 374,000 full-text electronic books and 18,000 full-text electronic journals, plus access to several hundred proprietary databases. A member of Conference USA, FAU has 19 men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams, including an NCAA Division I football team that has won two bowl games. The Boca Raton campus is home to a new 30,000-seat football stadium. FAU’s 10 academically distinguished colleges are the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. The University currently offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, the University holds membership in the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and the Council of Graduate Schools. FAU has fully funded Eminent Scholar Chairs in disciplines that include the arts and humanities, brain science, community education, engineering, growth management, Holocaust and Judaic studies, international business, marine biology, nursing, philosophy and social science.

For more information on Florida Atlantic University, visit www.fau.edu.

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EDUCATION FOR A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

For 230 years, Becker College has been the launch pad for student success. Our graduates are in demand in the marketplace, or fully prepared for graduate study. Becker offers the best preparation for an ever-changing world—providing you with the knowledge and the soft skills you need to be competitive in the global marketplace.

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Make a Real Living in Virtual Reality; Learn How at Becker College The video game industry represents $93 billion in worldwide sales, and expects to reach $111 billion before the end of 2015. This rapid growth has created a high demand for welltrained interactive media designers who create visual graphics that allow user participation on a variety of electronic media—websites, games, cell phone applications, and more. Modern video games have also transitioned beyond entertainment into a wide array of other intersecting industries, leading to employment at companies developing health care, education, and training software. The quality of innovative interactive media programs at Becker College—game design, game programming and development, and game production and management—has resulted in Becker’s ranking for five consecutive years by The Princeton Review as a top undergraduate school for game design. Game development and programming focuses on the technical aspects of game development, while the game design concentration focuses on the scheme of the project. For students who wish to focus on the game business, game production and management prepares graduates to take on roles in the video game and interactive media industries ranging from small team management (project management, scrum master, and more) and marketing/research assistants to higher-level positions such as title or line production. During their studies at Becker, students have access the most industry-current technology, including high-performance computer labs, a six-camera video motion capture system, a full range of 3D design software, an audio studio and more. Students come from across the nation and around the world to study interactive media at Becker College — one of our success stories began on Long Island.

Scott Tongue – Virtual Reality

Imagine being able to view an exhibit at London’s National Gallery, or The Louvre in Paris, board the International Space Station, or experience the majesty of the Titanic — all from the comfort of your living room. Scott Tongue is working to make this new age of discovery possible. Tongue discovered Becker in 2010, while attending PAX East in Boston. Here, he found the place to pursue his dream of earning a bachelor’s degree in game design. While earning a degree seems routine, it wasn’t so easy for this 22-year-old who had been diagnosed with autism at age eight. With an insatiable curiosity for all electronics, he spent countless hours disassembling and reassembling gaming systems and other electronic items. As his innate problem-solving and technicalthinking skills began to emerge, so did his passion for gaming and game design. In the mid-1990s Tongue got his first personal computer and began “modding maps”—creating new levels for store-bought video games like Quake, where players navigate their way through maze-like medieval environments. After graduating from Shoreham-Wading River High School in Shoreham, he earned an associate’s degree in network administration from Briarcliffe College in Long Island City. During the spring semester of his junior year at Becker, Tongue enrolled in an Unreal Development Kit course, and in conjunction with an employee of the Worcester Art Museum, developed a virtual version of the first floor of the museum. Meanwhile, Tongue was given the opportunity to work with an Oculus Rift Development Kit. Oculus Rift, at the time, was a non-commercial virtual reality headset designed for immersive gaming using custom tracking technology to provide ultra-low latency 360-degree head tracking, allowing users to seamlessly look around a virtual world. Every subtle head movement is tracked in real time, creating a natural and intuitive experience. (Oculus Rift has since been acquired by Facebook.) Tongue returned to PAX East in 2014, this time to demonstrate his museum project. With the virtual tour, the Worcester Art Museum can be viewed virtually through a simple, lightweight headset, similar to wearing ski goggles. The user is transported inside the museum, able to virtually tour room after room through the use of hand controls. Delicate pieces of artwork can be viewed remotely, with life-like details. Tongue made the most of his time while at Becker. He added game credits to his résumé (Game of Thrones Ascent, Natural Selection II), served as a teaching assistant, and was recognized by the Game Developers Conference (GDC) Game Narrative Summit Advisory Board as a Gold-level winner in the GDC Game Narrative Review Program. As a result, he was invited to present his work at a poster session at the 2014 GDC. Tongue is continuing his virtual reality work in Long Island University’s (LIU) digital gaming master’s program. He is completing his second museum virtual tour and expects it to be on display at LIU later this year. He is also using the Oculus Rift and his programming expertise to improve the performance frame rate of a platform game and reduce the hardware necessary to run the game. He also works as a playtester for two companies: Faultline Games and Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

To date, Becker College student-created learning games are in use by the University of Massachusetts Medical School-City of Worcester Mobile Safety Street Bus, Old Sturbridge Village, the Danforth Museum, and others. Becker graduates have entered the workforce at such companies as Turbine, Harmonix, ActivisionBlizzard, Demiurge, Irrational Games, and more. To learn more about the Becker College interactive media design program, call 877.523.2537 or email admissions@becker.edu.

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Students like Tongue, from colleges and universities across New England, have access to industry experience and professional mentors at the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI), housed at Becker College. MassDiGI is a statewide institute representing a strong partnership between the digital games industry, academia, and the public sector. Massachusetts represents the fourth largest video game industry cluster in the U.S., which presents tremendous employment opportunities. Internships at businesses and organizations in the region provide valuable portfolio experience for video game development students.

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Queensborough Alumna: A Budding Scientist and Scholarship Recipient Yueting Chen graduated with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Queensborough Community College in January 2014. She is now a junior at Stony Brook University and is conducting research in biochemistry. Yueting was awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship in the spring of 2014. The competitive scholarship is providing Yueting with up to $30,000 per year towards her tuition until she graduates with her bachelor’s degree. It is the largest private scholarship for community college transfer students in the country. Awardees in 2014 included 85 finalists selected from 3,705 applications representing 737 community colleges from across the U.S. Qualified students must demonstrate exceptionally high academic ability. Yueting graduated from Queensborough and garnered outstanding achievements for her academic persistence and campus leadership. “The professors at QCC always expressed their interest in my progress and made me feel like I could excel beyond what I thought I was capable of,” said Yueting, who expressed gratitude to several instructors, namely, Drs. Paris Svoronos, Chemistry, Emily Tai, History, Raji Subramaniam, Biological Sciences and Geology and Professor James Geasor, English. Yueting came to the U.S. from China in 2009. She worked at a number of odd jobs to help support her family and, despite not knowing any English, enrolled at Queensborough in the fall of 2011. She took English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the CLIP program and was accepted into the Accelerated Study in Associate Program (ASAP), designed to provide qualified students with the support they need to graduate in a timely manner.

“The professors at Queensborough always expressed their interest in my progress and made me feel like I could excel beyond what I thought I was capable of.” Yueting Chen, Class of 2014

In the spring and fall of 2013, Yueting was elected President of the College’s Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). This was in addition to her also being active in Queensborough’s Chemistry Club. Through Dr. Svoronos’ guidance Yueting was awarded two consecutive competitive paid summer internships, one in 2012 on the study of water analysis at the New York City-Department of Environmental Protection (NYC-DEP) and the other in 2013 in the laboratory of Dr. J. Peter Gergen, professor of Biochemistry at Stony Brook University. She presented her scientific findings at Columbia University’s Undergraduate Research Symposium in the spring of 2013 and 2014 as well as the American Chemical Society-Northeast Regional Meeting (ACS-NERM) hosted by Yale University in October 2013. Queensborough, established in 1960, is located on a lush 37-acre campus in Bayside, New York. The College offers a rich liberal arts and science curriculum as well as career and pre-professional courses. Comprising one of the most diverse populations of any college in the U.S., over 16,000 students pursue Associate degrees or Certificate programs and another 10,000 students of all ages attend continuing education programs.

The College’s cultural beacons, The Kupferberg Holocaust Resource Center and Archives; QCC Art Gallery; and The Queensborough Performing Arts Center (QPAC) continue to bring world-class exhibits, fine art and performances to the entire community and beyond. Other campus highlights include Queensborough’s Observatory, the largest in a college in Queens, which is open to students, faculty, staff and the community.

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Carlow University: Transforming Lives. Transforming Our World.

Listed among the Top 20 Best Bang-for-the-Buck private colleges by Washington Monthly, and ranked in the Top 100 by Educate to Career for preparing students to find well-paying jobs in their fields after graduation, Carlow will provide you with more than just an education. Your teachers will become mentors, your classmates will become friends, and your friends will become family. And when it’s time to leave, you’ll be career-ready, prepared not just for a career for when you graduate, but for opportunities that don’t even exist yet. Your Carlow experience will provide and help you build connections—through alumni, faculty, internships, and programs—that will last a lifetime. Study Your Passion Classes are taught by faculty members who are not only experts in their fields, but who exhibit an ardent, deeply-rooted commitment to the practice of teaching. We work hard to foster the intellectual and emotional growth of students both inside and outside the classroom. To make all of this possible, we invest in small classes, passionate teachers, and a supportive learning environment that allows for flexibility and self-discovery— because knowledge is gained not only through formal instruction but also through experience, collaboration, conversation, and reflection.

With more than 50 undergraduate majors, Carlow offers a wide variety of programs, concentrations, and certificates that turn a spark of curiosity into real-world skills that make a difference. Ranging from the classic (philosophy, history, English, liberal studies, art) to the practical (nursing, education, business), to the cutting-edge (biology with a concentration in autopsy specialist, forensic accounting, and respiratory care), you’re sure to find a specialty that suits your needs. You can also save time and money by working your graduate degree as an undergraduate student in our accelerated programs, which include: BA/BS to MBA Business Administration, BA/BS to MS in Fraud and Forensics, BA/BS to MS in Professional Counseling, BA to MEd with certification in Special Education, and an RNBSN to MS in Nursing. Transferring to Carlow is seamless, with up to 88 credits accepted from other institutions. Graduate programs include master’s degrees in business, counseling, creative writing, education, fraud and forensics, and nursing, and two professional doctoral programs, the PsyD in counseling psychology and the DNP in nursing. For a complete and up-to-date listing of our programs, visit carlow.edu/academics. Your Aspirations At Carlow, you can take volunteerism to a new level, exercise your civic responsibility, and increase your understanding of social issues and problems by working on various service-learning projects: a unique feature of a Carlow education. Outside the classroom

environment, students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of internship opportunities available in Pittsburgh’s corporate community, its many health care institutions, non-profit organizations, and an abundance of arts organizations. On the Field Carlow is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the United States Collegiate Athletics Association (USCAA), which provides opportunities for post-season competition and national recognition for athletic and academic achievements. The Carlow Celtic athletic teams consistently rank in the nation’s top 25 for outstanding grade point averages, and have had continued success on the field, as well. Carlow sponsors eight intercollegiate teams: men’s and women’s basketball and cross country and women’s soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Carlow also offers a number of club-level sports. An Investment in Your Future Many Carlow students and their families rely on financial aid to

pay for their education—in fact, more than 90 percent of Carlow students receive financial assistance, including many who thought they simply couldn’t afford to attend college. On the contrary, it may actually cost you less to attend a private institution like Carlow due to the amount of scholarship support available. Staff members are happy to help you estimate costs, determine eligibility, and navigate the financial aid process. Reach out to one of the financial aid specialists or visit online at carlow. edu/affordability to find out how affordable attending Carlow can be. A Small School for Big Thinkers Carlow University is situated is on a small hilltop just overlooking downtown Pittsburgh. The private, 17-acre, self-enclosed campus features seven tranquil gardens, a waterfall, and several art installations. In fall 2015, Carlow will celebrate the opening of a new University Commons building, complete with lounge and study areas, café, art gallery, and state-of-the-art computer labs!

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Carlow University is a co-educational, private, Catholic, masters comprehensive University looking for young men and women who share our commitment to making the world a better place for themselves and others—because before long you’ll become part of the fabric of the Carlow community.

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The Art League of Long Island Since 1955 the Art League of Long Island has focused on enhancing Long Island’s cultural life by promoting the appreciation, practice and enjoyment of the visual arts. From art classes and workshops to exhibitions, special events and more, the Art League provides the public with a full calendar of activities covering a wide variety of interests. Adults, teens, and children can enroll in over 240 art classes and workshops year-round in their studios and off-site locations. Day, evening, and weekend classes in painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, jewelry making, fiber arts, computer graphics and more are offered at all levels, beginner to advanced. Atelier style instruction is offered on a continual basis under the tutelage of a classically trained artist. Holiday Vacation Art Adventure during winter break lets kids ages 6-12 break free with creativity. Session runs February 17 through 19 from 10am to 2pm. Summer Art Adventure is an intensive, “thematic” art education experience for enthusiastic art aficionados ages 5-14. A dedicated faculty of art education professionals has provided outstanding instruction in a fun and relaxed environment for 20 years. Weekly themes run five hours a day and are carefully designed focusing on age-appropriate projects. Children ages 5 to 12 learn drawing, painting, crafts and sculpture. For teens 12-14 there are projects in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, digital design, and mixed media. Summer Teen Portfolio Prep is designed to prepare high school students for the competitive college admissions process.

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The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery exhibits works by local and internationally acclaimed artists. The public is welcome to stop by and see the exhibits, join the free events, such as Art After Dark, art & craft fairs, lectures, and more.

Skills For Student Growth And Success BY BOB WOLF

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Here is an important fact for parents and students to realize: the Bureau of Labor states that today’s students will have 12 to 15 jobs over the course of their career. In order to get those jobs, students will have to learn, develop and apply different sets of skills. The sooner they learn what the skills are and why they are so important, the better prepared they will be in school and as they transition from school to business. Based upon my experience working with students and graduates over the past 40 years, I believe there are four broad categories of knowledge they must have in order to be effective in whatever they do during their career. (Note: career is defined as one’s progress through life or in a particular vocation). The categories are: Academic—acquired in high school, college and graduate school. Technology—acquired in school, at home and in social media world students live in. Job Specific—acquired while doing a specific job and type of work. Human Interaction—essential skills, which prepare them to meet, earn support from and work effectively with the one common factor they encounter in any job, type of work and all careers: people. These skills are building blocks; knowledge applied skills that enable students to utilize what they learn in school, on the job and working with technology skills every day. Students who invest time to learn, practice and apply these skills have a competitive edge as they navigate their career path. Most skills needed are usually acquired by the student at home or as they go through life. An added plus is that skills help build self-confidence and self-esteem. Very simply, in high school, knowing what to do and how to do it gives you the advantage. In college, is where things start to

Bob Wolf heat up. It’s time to start finding out who you are and how to set yourself apart from the rest. In business, you’re working in the real world and you have to be ready to step up—stand out—and succeed. So, what are these skills? They are: first impression, interpersonal, communication, presentation and selling. Students with these skills will be able to: interview successfully, network effectively, build supportive relationships, be a productive team player and be a confident leader. Every student can learn and apply these skills regardless of their grades, test scores, class rank, social, cultural or economic status. And, as a student grows, the skills grow with them, becoming more refined over time. These are the very skills businesses look for in applicants, interns, employees and management. The fact is, it’s never too early to learn skills you’ll need for the competition you’ll be facing for the rest of your life. Bob Wolf is the founder of HOPE (Helping Other People Excel) in Rockville Centre (www.hopeskills.com).

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Dos And Don’ts For College Admissions Interviews Do spend time reflecting on yourself as a candidate for admission. The interviewer might want to learn more It’s college application time and your about your reasons for wanting to atteen has taken the SAT or ACT, kept up tend the college and the components his or her grades, written a stellar essay of your background that would make and completed all college applications. you an ideal fit. There are no wrong There is one more piece to the college answers in an admissions interview, admissions puzzle that could potentially since the interviewer simply wants to gain your teen the acceptance he or she get to know you better. However, the seeks: the college admissions interview. more you prepare, the more polished “Not all colleges require a college you will come across. admissions interview, but many of the competitive institutions do, Don’t present yourself as someone as do some colleges’ departments different than the real you. While you or schools that require secondary might feel tempted to embellish your admission,” said Eileen Huntington, resume or act in a way you think might co-founder of Huntington Learning impress the interviewer, it is better to Center. “The admissions interview in- be honest about who you are and what timidates many prospective students, you have to offer. That may even mean but we encourage them to approach discussing lessons you have learned this as an opportunity to put a face to from challenges or failures. a name, make a good impression and professionally. You6should articulate face-to-face why they would Do actEnroll by Feb treat the admissions interview as a be a great student at the college.” p/wkeducation&toSAVE $50 chance share your goals, Local owners of Huntington al journey, future plans and excitement Learning Centers on Long Island offer about the college. Although the intera few tips to students as they prepare viewer wants you to feel comfortable, for the college admissions interview:

Do be prepared to ask questions. There is a good chance that you will be asked if you have any questions. Do your research about the college and the program or programs in which you are interested and develop a list of questions before your interview. Have them ready just in case.

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treat this interview as you would a job interview. Come ready to answer a variety of questions about yourself in a direct and clear way. Don’t be aloof or act casually. Avoid cracking jokes, using inappropriate language or sharing too much personal information. Relax and be yourself, but remember that this is still a serious interview.

Don’t waste valuable interview time asking about things you could learn elsewhere. While there may be time allotted for questions, choose those questions wisely. You could easily find out about the admissions process and extracurricular activities on the college’s website. The admissions interview is a great opportunity and should not be a source of anxiety. Look on the school’s website for any interview guidelines or tips, spend time preparing for the interview, and most important, put your very best foot forward. Laura Gehringer is the director of marketing and advertising for Huntington Learning Center.

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Holy Child Academy. It Really Is Different!

Sunday, January 25th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Preschool, Lower & Middle Schools • • • • • •

Holy Child Academy – an independent Catholic School. Average class size is 15. French, Spanish, and Latin for every student. Music, art, and theater classes for every student. A beautiful, leafy, 14-acre campus. Physical education for all students every day – plus a wide assortment of interscholastic sports.

• State-of-the-art computer and science facilities.

Announcing the Kevin P. O’Sullivan Middle School!

Holy Child Academy Amazing Place!

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Holy Child Academy . . . Amazing Place. Holy Child Academy is an independent Catholic school for girls and boys from preschool through eighth grade located on 14 wooded acres in Old Westbury. Beyond that, it’s an . . . Amazing Place! Throughout the school you can’t help but notice the excited chatter in the stairwells. The smiles and high-fives in the hallways. The kids at Holy Child are remarkably happy to be in school. They like each other—and like their teachers. But don’t be misled. Behind those bright eyes and quick footsteps, there’s real growing going on. Holy Child provides an environment

with small classes and extraordinary, experienced and accomplished teachers and leaders. It’s a place that helps a child find his/her “voice” and develop strong habits of learning. Holy Child instills faith and commitment with beautiful facilities to learn and grow in. The students learn to become teammates and study partners, friends and spiritual brothers and sisters . . . for life. We believe uniforms set kids free. Singing grace makes lunch more nourishing. And every child deserves a healthy start in a peaceful place, where they can learn timeless values and valuable skills to build on.

Three Schools in One!

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Students admitted at each division.

Come and see Holy Child Academy, or visit our website at www.HolyChildAcademy.org, for more information. Sunday, January 25th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Tuition-Free Community College For Responsible Students BY ANTON NEWS STAFF

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Nearly a century ago, a movement that made high school widely available helped lead to rapid growth in the education and skills training of Americans, driving decades of economic growth and prosperity. America thrived in the 20th century in large part because it had the most educated workforce in the world. But other nations have matched or exceeded the secret to America’s success. Today, more than ever, Americans need more knowledge and skills to meet the demands of a growing global economy without having to take on decades of debt before they even embark on their career. On Jan. 9, President Barack Obama unveiled the “America’s College Promise” proposal to make two years of community college free for responsible students, letting them earn the first half of a bachelor’s degree and skills needed in the workforce at no cost. This proposal will require everyone

Nassau Community College campus in Garden City “Nassau Community College is, of course, intrigued by proposals to ease the financial burdens on our students,” said Dr. Kenneth Saunders, Acting President of Nassau Community College. “We look forward to hearing further details on how this proposal might be implemented

to do their part. Community colleges must strengthen their programs and increase the number of students who graduate. States must invest more in higher education and training, and students must take responsibility for their education, earn good grades and stay on track to graduate.

and how it might affect the funding for other programs that already benefit our students.” The President’s Plan: Make Two Years of College as Free and Universal as High School By 2020, an estimated 35 percent of job openings will require at least a bachelor’s degree and 30 percent will require some college or an associate’s degree. Forty percent of college students are enrolled at one of America’s more than 1,100 community colleges, which offer students affordable tuition, open admission policies and convenient locations. They are particularly important for students who are older, working, need remedial classes or can only take classes part-time. For many students, they offer academic programs and an affordable route to a four-year college degree. They are also uniquely positioned to partner with employers to create tailored training programs to meet economic needs within

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Dr. Kenneth Saunders, Acting President of Nassau Community College their communities, such as nursing, health information technology and advanced manufacturing. The America’s College Promise proposal would create a new partnership with states to help them waive tuition in high-quality programs for responsible students, while promoting key reforms to help more students complete at least two years of college. Restructuring the community college experience, coupled with free tuition, can lead to gains in student enrollment, persistence and completion transfer and employment.

Specifically, here is what the initiative will mean. Enhancing Student Responsibility and Cutting the Cost of College for All Americans: Students who attend at least half-time, maintain a 2.5 GPA while in college and make steady progress toward completing their program will have their tuition eliminated. These students will be able to earn half of the academic credit they need for a four-year degree or earn a certificate or two-year degree to prepare them for a good job. Building High-Quality Community Colleges: Community colleges will be expected to offer programs that either are academic programs that fully transfer to local public four-year colleges and universities, giving students a chance to earn half of the credit they need for a four-year degree, or are occupational training programs with high graduation rates and that lead to degrees and certificates that are in demand among employers. Ensuring Shared Responsibility with States: Federal funding will cover three-quarters of the average cost of community college. States that choose to participate will be expected to contribute the remaining funds necessary to eliminate community college tuition for eligible students. States that already invest more and

Suffolk Community College’s Ammerman Campus in Selden charge students less can make smaller contributions, though all participating states will be required to put up some matching funds. Expanding Technical Training for Middle Class Jobs: Additionally, in order to spread the availability of high-quality and innovative programs like those in Tennessee

and Texas, which achieve better than average completion and employment outcomes, the President is also proposing the American Technical Training Fund. This fund will award programs that have strong employer partnerships and include work-based

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Adjacent to the parish church is St. Peter of Alcantara School, which proudly celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2015. St. Peter’s students from Nursery through Grade 8 receive a fine multi-disciplinary education, plus important Roman Catholic-faith based leadership skills. St. Peter’s first-class curricula prepares its students for the rigors of high school and their future careers, which are delivered by a dedicated and highly-trained faculty within a supportive, safe,

St. Peter’s middle school students are very well-prepared to succeed on the Catholic High School Entrance Exam (CHSEE). The 2014 graduating class received over $400,000 in high school scholarships and 95% of the class was accepted by their first choice Catholic high school. In addition, with historically above-average standardized test scores, St. Peter’s students are also well-positioned

for admission into any of the area’s other private and public high schools. St. Peter’s students’ parents are willing to make the additional sacrifice of paying tuition on top of the town’s high tax base, because they truly appreciate and realize the benefits of the school’s smaller class sizes, a very supportive family-centered community atmosphere, and a strong alumni network. Many young families who have had their children baptized at St. Peter’s also start their children’s education in the parish school’s very popular and successful Little Learners Program, which begins with its Mommy & Me program through Kindergarten. When choosing an elementary school, parents must consider many factors, including quality of academic programs, high school admission rates, extra-curricular activities, and tuition. But, there is also the intangible benefit of choosing a particular school because of its general atmosphere.

Academics • Family • Value In the case of St. Peter’s, it all centers around spirit. St. Peter’s students are taught to have a compassionate spirit in everything they do. This very positive message is reinforced throughout the school year, whether it is contained within the daily school announcements and communal prayers, among the many community outreach efforts, or within the weekly E-mail messages to parents from School Principal Robert Windorf. However, the best way for someone to experience the St. Peter’s general spirit is to visit the school campus. One will very quickly sense that St. Peter’s is indeed alive with spirit.

St. Peter of Alcantara School’s administration, faculty, staff, and school board members welcome everyone to visit the school to experience all the wonderful benefits that its Roman Catholic faith-based education has to offer. Open House events will be held during the annual Catholic Schools Week celebration on Sunday, January 25 from 9:30-11:00 am and 1:00-3:00 pm, and on Tuesday, January 27, from 9:30-11:00 am. No appointments are necessary. For additional information, please refer to St. Peter’s web site: www. stpeterspw.org. “Come Share the Spirit!”

(516) 944-3772 | www.stpeterspw.org 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050

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Driving north through Port Washington, past Main Street on Port Washington Boulevard and just before reaching Sands Point, one can see a unique stone church at the top of the hill. This local architectural landmark of spirituality is St. Peter of Alcantara Church, which has been a cornerstone of the Port Washington community for more than one hundred years.

and caring environment. St. Peter’s school community fully supports and nurtures its students by guiding them to become responsible citizens and to learn the examples of living their faith through service to others. Students are also offered a wide range of activities through a diverse after-school enrichment program that includes various sports, membership on an award-winning mock trial team, arts & crafts, Italian language & culture, creative writing for a literary magazine (Illuminations), and a drama club that is currently rehearsing for a spring production of “Guys and Dolls”.

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Come to one of the best universities in New England

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Star t w ith a d re a m . Fi n i s h wi t h a fu tu re !

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• Chosen by Princeton Review as one of the “Best Northeastern Colleges” and an “America’s Best Value College” • Honored by Octameron Associates as a “Great College for the Real World” • Over 100 excellent academic programs

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Central Connecticut State University is a vibrant learning-centered community dedicated to teaching and to scholarship. Education balances academic challenge with personal support, leading students to become thoughtful, responsible, and successful. A network of study-abroad opportunities prepares our students to become global citizens, responsive to a world of cultural differences and able to succeed in an increasingly international marketplace. Our faculty’s commitment to scholarly inquiry ensures the intellectual vitality of our classrooms. One of Connecticut’s premiere comprehensive public universities, CCSU comprises four schools, focusing on arts & humanities; business; education; and engineering, science & technology. Our programs are nationally accredited. The University is one of only two public universities in Connecticut to offer ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering programs and the only university with a wide variety of engineering technology and technology management programs, complementing its STEM discipline programs. CCSU is also one of only two public institutions in the state to offer an AACSB-accredited undergraduate program in the School of Business.

CCSU’s educational excellence has been nationally honored. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognized CCSU’s many community outreach activities by selecting the University as a “Community Engagement Institution.” The Princeton Review honors CCSU as one of “The Best Northeastern Colleges” and as one of “America’s Best Value Colleges.” The Open Doors Report 2013 ranked the University’s study abroad programs 17th in nation. Our professors are committed to helping students make the most of their education. They challenge students AND provide the support they need to succeed. They take pride in making themselves available outside the classroom for one-on-one education, advice, and guidance. As one student recently said, “There are great professors at CCSU who are willing to help out every step of the way.” CCSU professors are dedicated scholars and have won national and international awards for their scholarship, but they consider teaching their first calling. They are experts in their fields, and they know how to make learning exciting and rewarding. Our low 16-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio keeps most classes small: nearly half have 20 or fewer students. This ensures that professors get to know their students as individuals. Our commitment to student success begins with providing the tools and the support to complete their degree in four years. Whether students choose to “finish in 4” or decide to take longer, our student support programs are designed to help. Our 18 NCAA Division I programs are a major source of campus excitement. Blue Devil football, men’s basketball, women’s and men’s soccer, men’s track and cross country, and our women’s swimming and diving teams have been frequent Northeast Conference Champions! All Blue Devil teams are highly competitive and “bring it” in every game. The campus features several new academic buildings and is being revamped to offer academic facilities devoted to engineering, to the sciences, and to the liberal arts. A new residence hall, housing some 600 students, will open in fall 2015. Our Student Center was recently ranked 25th among the nation’s “most amazing” student unions. The entire campus has recently been renovated and offers one of the most attractive, convenient, and modern campuses in the state. CCSU serves approximately 12,500 students—10,000 undergraduate and 2,500 post-graduate. Our distinguished alumni include successful business men and women, the first Latina state supreme court justice, CEOs in a wide range of industries and corporations, leading academics at national universities, award-winning educators and educational leaders, trainers and coaches at high schools and colleges as well as top NFL and MLB teams, journalists, novelists, artists—each and all demonstrating that success begins with CCSU. To learn more or to schedule a campus tour or visit: www.ccsu.edu. Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050 Admissions@ccsu.edu or 860-832-CCSU

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ENROLLMENT Approximately 12,000 students; 10,000 undergraduates and 2,000 graduates MALES: 52% FEMALES: 48% INTERNATIONAL STUDENT POPULATION: Representation from over 40 countries. MINORITY STUDENT POPULATION: 26% 9 RESIDENCE HALLS: Housing 2,100 students. INTRAMURAL SPORTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN: Softball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Whiffle Ball CLUB SPORTS: Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Karate, Equestrian, Rugby, Paintball, Skiing & Snowboarding CO-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS: 100 unique student-run clubs & activities that add to the campus-life experience, including Greek life, cultural organizations, radio station, and campus newspaper RATIO OF STUDENTS TO FACULTY: 16:1. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 25 students (all classes taught by professors, teacher assistants are not utilized). FACULTY WITH PhD: 83%. TUITION & FEES (per year) CT Resident Tuition & fees $ 8,877 Housing (double occupancy) $ 6,322 Food (cost varies per meal plan) $ 4,550 Total $19,749 Out-of-State Resident Tuition & fees $20,612 Housing (double occupancy) $6,322 Food (cost varies per meal plan) $4,550 Total $31,484

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CCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master’s and sixth-year levels, the MBA, and the EdD in Educational Leadership. Committed to educational excellence and access, the University works to keep tuition low and to provide a robust financial aid program that has grown to more than $90 million annually. The college guide Affordable Colleges Online recognizes CCSU as one of the top “low-cost colleges with graduates who earn high starting salaries.”

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St. Dominic Elementary School will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week. The event is part of the nationwide celebration of Catholic education during the week of January 25th through 31st. The school’s theme — We Are The Light Of The World — highlights the school’s focus on faith development, academic excellence and dedication to community service. Faith development is the first and foremost component of St. Dominic School. The religion curriculum communicates not just information about the Catholic faith, but invites our students to encounter God.

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Knowledge, the second component of the school, is one of the keys to a happy and successful life. Our teachers are dedicated to excellence in the classroom. The curriculum includes a new middle school STEAM program that is the only program on Long Island to combine science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with the sport of sailing. The kindergarten and first grade teachers incorporate the Wilson Fundations program into their daily language arts instruction.

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To learn about the school’s Pre-K to grade 8 educational programs and extracurricular activities, prospective students, their families and community residents are invited to contact the school’s principal, Mrs. Cecilia St. John, at 516 922-4233 and to attend the school’s open houses on Sunday, January 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Monday, January 26th from 9 to 11 a.m. Tours will be conducted and staff will be on hand to accept applications for next year.

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The Post Theatre Company is a LIU Post students are world-class artists who excel in all areas of the LIU Post students are world-class artists who excel in all areas of the performing five-time winner of the Kennedy performing arts. They participate in the most prestigious national and arts. They participate in the most prestigious national and international arts pro- Center College Theatre Festival international arts170 programs and present concerts, recitals,annually. and stage grams and present concerts, recitals, and170 stage performances LIU Award. performances annually. LIU Post students benefit from the numerous Post students benefit from numerous master classes offered from visiting artists LIU Post was the only university classes visitingArts artists the Tillesproximity Center for atmaster the Tilles Centeroffered for thefrom Performing andat LIU Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the NYC. recognized with rave reviews for Performing Arts and LIU Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity to NYC. an original work, Conditions of

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LIU Post Students Take Center Stage LIU Post students are worldclass artists who excel in performing arts from theater and dance to music and film. At the LIU Post School of Visual and Performing Arts, students present 170 concerts, recitals, and stage performances annually and have access to the on-campus Post Theatre Company, a five-time winner of the Kennedy Center College Theatre Festival Award. Students participate in the most prestigious national and international arts programs, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland where LIU Post was the only university recognized with rave reviews for an original work, Conditions of Love. An LIU education means much more than access to prestigious faculty and a choice of 18 undergraduate degree programs – students are in the spotlight or go behind the scenes filming, producing, and directing from day one. LIU Post students practice and perform their craft while still in school and establish a pattern of excellence they carry with them into their subsequent

careers. Recent graduates join a growing list of successful alumni, including TV personalities, movie writers, Super Bowl presenters, radio hosts, musicians, actors, announcers, and Rockettes. LIU Post students have also landed jobs at CBS, MTV, Grey’s Anatomy, NYPD Blue, Les Misérables, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Lion King, and The Metropolitan Opera. The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post seats 2,242 and features orchestral performances, fully-staged operas, ballets and modern dance, along with Broadway shows, and all forms of music, dance, and theater from around the world. LIU Post students benefit from master classes that are offered from select artists. Renowned performers include: • Jay Leno • Renee Fleming • Kristin Chenoweth • A Chorus Line • NY Philharmonic • West Side Story • Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater

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90 percent of the state’s high school graduating class applied for the program. The scholarship is coupled with college counseling, mentorship and community service that early evidence suggests supports greater enrollment, persistence and college completion. This is coupled with efforts to spur innovation and improvement by funding colleges using performance outcomes based on student success and an innovative approach to career and technical education through the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology. These Tennessee Tech Centers have a graduation rate of 80 percent and a job placement rate of 85 percent. Building on a Record of Progress: Since taking office, President Obama has taken steps to expand federal support to help more students afford college, while calling for a shared responsibility in tackling rising college costs. “President Obama understands the value community colleges bring to our nation,” said Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay. ”While details are yet to emerge about the President’s plan, free community college tuition will provide a tremendous opportunity for us to not only help individuals with the skills needed to compete in our local and competitive market, but will also enable workforce and academic

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learning opportunities, provide accelerated training and are scheduled to accommodate part-time work. Programs could be created within current community colleges or other training institutions. The focus of the discretionary budget proposal would be to help high-potential, low-wage workers gain the skills to work into growing fields with significant numbers of middle-class jobs that local employers are trying to fill such as energy, IT and advanced manufacturing. This program will fund the start-up of 100 centers and scale those efforts in succeeding years. Smaller grants would help to bring together partners and start a pilot program. Larger grants would be used for expanding programs based on evidence of effectiveness, which could include past performance on graduation rates, job placement rates and placement wages. Building on the President’s community college initiative, known as the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grants and for which 2014 was the final year of funding, these funds will help community colleges become more job-driven. Building on State and Local Programs: In the past year, Tennessee and the City of Chicago initiated free community college programs. In the first year of the Tennessee program, 57,000 students representing almost

Dr. Shaun L. McKay, Suffolk County Community College President programmatic support for economic development in our area.” The President’s America’s College Promise program would be undertaken in partnership with states and is inspired by new programs in Tennessee and Chicago. If all states participate, an estimated nine million students could benefit. A full-time community college student could save an average of $3,800 in tuition per year. “The tuition initiative will enable a new generation of students, displaced workers and those seeking new skills in current and emerging arenas, all while staying out of debt and right here on Long Island,” said McKay. “And students who take advantage of programming at Suffolk County Community College can, through hard work, qualify for free tuition at an area four-year college through our Stay on Long Island Program (SoLI).” The SoLI initiative provides full and partial-tuition scholarships to current Suffolk County Community College students who graduate and transfer to partnering four-year Long Island colleges that include: Adelphi University, Briarcliffe College, Dowling College, Farmingdale State College, Five Towns College, Hofstra University, LIU Post, LIU Riverhead, LIU Brentwood, New York Institute of Technology, The College at Old Westbury, St. John’s University, St. Joseph’s College and Stony Brook University. Molloy College in Rockville Center is expected to join the scholarship program shortly. Recent key achievements in higher education across the nation include: • Raising the maximum Pell Grant award to $5,730 for the 2014-’15 award year—a nearly $1,000 increase since 2008. The number of Pell Grant recipients has expanded by 50 percent over that same time. • Establishing the American Opportunity Tax Credit in 2009 to assist families with the costs of college, providing up to $10,000 for four years of college tuition. • All new borrowers can now cap loan payments at 10 percent of their incomes. The Department of Education has begun the process to

amend its regulations and will make the new plan available on all direct loans by December 2015. • In September, the Department of Education awarded $75 million to 24 colleges and universities under the new First in the World grant program to expand college access and improve student learning while reducing costs. • The Department of Education continues to develop a college ratings system by the 2015-16 school year that will recognize institutions that excel at enrolling students from all backgrounds; focus on maintaining affordability and succeed at helping all students graduate with a degree or certificate of value. • Through the Trade Adjustment Community College and Career Training program, more than 1,000 institutions have received $2 billion in federal funding to design education and training programs, working closely with employers and industry that prepare workers for jobs in-demand in their regional economies, such as health care, information technology and energy. These programs have shown early success through the end of FY2013, among the nearly 164,000 individuals who had enrolled in these programs 88 percent either completed a program or continued the program into a second year. • In October 2010, the President convened community college leaders, faculty and students, business leaders; philanthropic organizations and other workforce development experts for the first White House summit dedicated to the role that community colleges play in efforts to increase the number of college graduates and prepare those graduates to lead the 21st century workforce. • Last August, the Department of Education launched a new $10 million Institute for Education Sciencesfunded Center for the Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness (CAPR) that is working to strengthen the research, evaluation and support of college readiness efforts across the nation. CAPR is documenting current practices in developmental English and math education to identify innovative instructional practices that improve student success. • Last December, more than 600 new commitments were made to produce more college graduates. Community colleges made commitments individually and in partnership with neighboring school districts and four-year institutions, to build seamless transitions among institutions, develop clear educational and career pathways, implement strategies to increase student completion of STEM programs and establish more accurate measures of student progress and success.

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A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE WITH DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE MAY JUST BE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR... If you’ve been spending a lifetime looking for the right job, spend the next few moments reading about the career of a lifetime! Real estate sales can be a very lucrative and rewarding career. Real estate salespeople are typically independent contractors and as a result enjoy the freedom of being their own boss with the guidance and support of their broker or manager. As a real estate salesperson, you will have a great deal of flexibility, the opportunity to work with and meet many interesting people and enjoy a new and different challenge each day. Your income potential is very high with many agents enjoying six and seven figure incomes and actually employing assistants. Unlike many industries, in recent years, there is excellent long term job security as a licensed sales agent, whether good or bad economy, people still have housing needs. Real estate sales can also lead to other real estate related careers such as real estate appraisal, mortgage loan officer, sales manager, title officer, property manager, commercial real estate, sales trainer or real estate brokerage management. Some qualities that you will see typically in a successful agent are strong selfesteem and confidence, good communicators, especially as a listener, self- motivated to succeed, goal oriented, very ethical, honest and fair, enjoy meeting new people and helping them with their housing needs. If you feel that these are qualities that you have, then perhaps a career in real estate is just what you’ve been looking for. At Douglas Elliman Real Estate, we can help get you started on the right path. You’ll first need the New York State required 75 Hour Real Estate Sales Course. 75 Hour NYS Approved Real Estate Licensing Course is now offered at your convenience from your home, office or in a Long Island Board of Realtors classroom- choose from 4 locations. At Douglas Elliman we offer ongoing and Free Compliance Training to keep you up to date and ahead of the curve. In addition to the initial licensing course The National Association of Realtors requires that every Realtor attend a minimum of 2.5 hours of ethics training every 4 years. There are also continuing education requirements all licensees are required to successfully complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education, including at least 3 hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest of real property, within the two-year period immediately preceding a renewal. At Douglas Elliman we offer ongoing and Free Continuing Education so you can focus on your business and keep it up to date on the industry trends. At DE, once you have passed all state licensing requirements and you have passed the NYS Licensing exam, DE offers an extensive 2 week training and orientation program which is available to our new and experienced agents alike. Our courses are taught by top producing, skilled real estate brokers and managers and is known to be one of the best training courses for new agents on Long Island. Our education focus gives agents the ability to navigate through an increasingly complex real estate process. Our DE University curriculum includes a relevant and fluid menu of courses, both classroom-style and web-based, and includes panel discussions, round tables, coaching programs, focus groups, mastermind groups, Rising Stars Program, national trainers and our 3-day education conference, REiNVENT. We are committed to keeping our employees, staff and agents ahead of the curve and relevant. Our new DE University app tracks registrations and completed courses helping agents manage their professional development. We encourage all our agents to take advantage of all the educational programs that we offer so they can reach their full potential in this fascinating industry and harness the earned wisdom taken from personal experiences so that they can be the best agents they can possibly be. There is limitless growth and opportunities as an industry leader, we strive to create environments that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit and encourage out-of-the box thinking. With the most progressive career advancement and educational programs, growth opportunities here are truly limitless.

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In the world of real estate, opportunity is boundless. By joining Elliman, New York’s largest and the nation’s fourth-largest full-service real estate brokerage, an agent gains access to a full suite of the best of the best resources, talent and an unparalleled global network. For the past one hundred years, Douglas Elliman has represented the highest standard of service and integrity .To join our team go to www.elliman.com today and select an office near you and contact the manager to schedule an appointment to discuss a career in real estate sales. Douglas Elliman’s outstanding track record, unique brand promise, and exceptional agent support system attract top talent, ensuring that our team of experts represents the very best in the industry.

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