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Bloomsburg University students visit the Great Wall of China during one of the university’s annual trips to China.
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Bloomsburg University language programs span the globe Knowing just a few words in another language can open doors of opportunity. Becoming fluent can change your career trajectory. “The benefits of effective communication across multiple languages have long been known by the international business community as an indispensable tool for relationship building and financial success,” says U.S. News writer Lisa Chau.
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“In today’s competitive job market being bilingual is a tremendous value add to employers that separates you from the other pile of resumes. The more diverse your skill set, the more hirable you become,” says writer John White, Chief Marketing Officer for Social Marketing Solutions.
At Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania we take American Sign Language seriously.
To provide students with global opportunities and perspectives, Bloomsburg University offers programs in six world languages. Additionally, BU offers an American Sign Language program in the College of Education.
Bloomsburg’s American Sign Language (ASL)/ English Interpreting Program is one of just two four-year programs of its kind in the eastern U.S.
“We offer Arabic, Chinese and Russian, which have all been identified as critical languages by the U.S. Department of State,” says Christopher Donahue, chair of Bloomsburg’s Department of Languages and Cultures. “And we also offer French, German and Spanish, which are very widely spoken globally,” says Donahue.
As as student, you’ll take intensive courses in ASL and acquire a strong background in deaf culture and related communication issues.
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“There are 400 million native Spanish speakers in the world. French is the official language in 29 countries. And more Europeans, about 100 million, are native speakers of German than of any other language.”
“Language majors are very commonly dual majors, which allows BU students to maximize their investment in their education by complimenting and enhancing many different majors,” adds Donahue. “All of the languages we offer are spoken by many people over a wide geographic area. They are extremely useful if you want to work globally.” To connect students with international experiences, Bloomsburg students can select from study abroad programs at 24 global universities, including schools in Finland, Denmark, England, Morocco, Germany, Spain and China. Learn More Learn more about Bloomsburg’s language programs at bloomu.edu/languages. Study abroad information can be found at bloomu.edu/global-education. Bloomsburg University students share their stories of study abroad and scholarship at bloomuexplore.blogspot. com. About Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg University is the largest comprehensive university in Northeastern and Northcentral Pennsylvania. Bloomsburg’s more than 9,000 students choose from 56 undergraduate majors, 51 undergraduate minors and 21 graduate programs, along with the experiences and technology to give students the best possible preparation for careers in their field. The university is located one block from a thriving small town business district. Driving time to Bloomsburg from New York City is approximately 3 hours.
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Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings. Some court reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, at business meetings, and in classrooms.
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Communication Access Real-Time Translation providers or CART providers, are court reporters who work primarily with deaf or hard-of-hearing people in a variety of settings turning speech into text so that the deaf or hard of hearing can interact with the world around them. For example, CART providers who use a stenograph machine may caption high school and college classes and provide an immediate transcript to students who are hard of hearing or learning English as a second language.
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Computer-aided transcription, or “CAT,” is technology that utilizes highly specialized
Growth of the elderly population also will increase the demand for court reporters who are Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) providers or who can accompany their clients to doctor’s appointments, town hall meetings, and religious services. In addition, theaters and sports stadiums will provide closed captioning for deaf or hard-ofhearing customers. If you would like to gain the knowledge and skills required of a Court Reporter contact Long Island Business Institute (www.libi.edu) (631-499-7100).
Long Island Business Institute is the only college on Long Island that offers a program in Court Reporting. Court Reporting is a rewarding professional career that offers long-term growth potential and only requires a two-year degree.
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software to interpret the strokes made by a court reporter on a stenography machine. As the court reporter presses applicable keyboard combinations, the software immediately translates the machine shorthand into English. Realtime writing refers to computer-aided transcription which is performed by court reporters and can be instantly read on a monitor.
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Student Service Center Strong With Volunteers BY RICH FORESTANO
Walter Sysak, a former Mineola School Board member, supported Falk’s plan thoroughly through his untimely passing in 1986. Mineola had the center named after Sysak before adding Falk’s name to the program 25 years later. She retired in 2001. “These are programs that show her brilliance in coming up with ideas,” Burke said. The program was funded by the Carnegie Foundation before obtaining finances through the federally-funded Learn and Serve America Grant from 1989-2011. Mineola had partnered with schools in Carle Place, Queens and Brooklyn to obtain the grant.
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Mineola High School’s Falk-Sysak Student Service Center (SSC) has been helping foster student volunteers for more than three decades and its evolution from a small program to 600 kids is a testament to its mission. The programs are designed to develop multiple skills from team building, work with the elderly, youths and less fortunate. The team-oriented work varies from weekly to yearly service projects. The high school holds a 9/11 Day of Service every year that remembers those lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, along with MINNeola Macaroni Night (INN), where students help the Interfaith Nutrition Network feed hungry and homeless Long Islanders. Students in the program volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island in New Hyde Park, which provides housing for families with sick children. Mineola was the first high school to send students to the Ronald McDonald House more than 25 years ago. “We have a very strong focus on service learning, where service is linked to a specific curriculum or course,” Center Co-Director Eileen Burke said at last Thursday’s Mineola School Board meeting. “But what we’re talking about tonight is the element of community service and volunteerism.” SSC students volunteered 3,490 hours in 2014-15. SSC members have already hit 1,280 in 16-17. While there’s no service hour requirement, officials feel the work is rewarding enough that students will continue to help long after any requirement would foster. “We found that getting students to participate in one activity sometimes takes a little nudging, but when they get there, they want to keep coming back,” Nancy Regan, the center’s co-director said. “That’s the goal; that we help them to make a lifelong commitment to service.” High school senior Pratibha Anand started at the SSC in ninth grade and credits the work in helping her become outgoing. “If you met me in ninth grade, I would not have been able to stand up [at a meeting] and talk,” she said. “The Student Service Center helped me make friends and create social skills I never had before.” Mineola High School English teacher Diane Falk founded the center in 1983. One year later, Lunch Bunch, a program that coupled high
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experiential learning, authentic assessment, all those things became keywords in education,” Burke said. “[Falk] came up with the idea of incorporating a service program into the high school.”
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School clean up “Like most federal funding, it went away,” Burke said. “The district has been supportive since 1983. It wouldn’t exist without [Mineola] giving us time.” Sodexo, a hunger foundation along with Youth Service America, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Walter Kaner Children’s Foundation help aid the program today. The SSC recently devised a digital badge system that members earn when they hit certain goals. A digital portfolio is created to identify student contributions and achievements. “Each of the badges are customized and designed to correspond to the events, the service hours and the participation that the students contribute to the student services,” high school assistant Amy Trojanowski said. The service learning curriculum in Mineola projects to keep rising as it gains more interested students. “Oftentimes, school, academics, that’s what we talk about, however, what [the SSC] represents is really the heart [of Mineola],” School Board Vice President Christine Napolitano said. “It’s important for our students, teachers, administrators, to realize how important this is not only for your well-being but just to what we try to do here. To realize you’re part of a global society.”
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Higher.
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Farmingdale’s Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center is engaged in pioneering research to develop alternative energy. And students can charge their plug-in cars at the Solar Carport / Charging Station. At Farmingdale, students have abundant opportunities in applied learning—internships, clinical training, and faculty-guided research—that provide practical instruction and personal growth. Farmingdale students acquire the education, skills, and critical thinking to meet the challenges of a sophisticated, changing society. Semester-long internships are offered in Albany working with New York State legislators as well as in Washington, D.C. Students can study abroad in Italy, England, Spain or Chile through Farmingdale or through SUNY. Our progress has resulted in enrollment over 8,700. Transfers are particularly welcome. In fact, the college’s Transfer Services Office ensures an easy transition into Farmingdale. No wonder the number of students who elect to transfer to Farmingdale continues to grow. President Hubert Keen’s ten goals for the next ten years – titled Farmingdale Forward – include ambitious enrollment growth while maintaining high entrance requirements, hiring new professors, offering graduate-level degrees, and enriching the intellectual and social campus environment. Another key goal is developing modern campus facilities. The Campus Center serves as a hub of activities, offering enhanced dining and comfortable
lounges to stimulate faculty-student interactions. The School of Business – the most technologically advanced building on campus - is open.
Better doesn’t have to cost more. Discover outstanding programs in Bioscience, Criminal Justice, Global Business, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Visual Communications – all of them a great value at SUNY tuition of about $6,500 a year.
Small, personalized classes, a lush 380-acre campus and a highly successful NCAA Division III athletics program with renovated facilities are some of the advantages Farmingdale students experience. As a result, Farmingdale has been ranked as one of the Top Colleges in the North by U.S. News & World Report. And it’s also why Farmingdale has ranked in the top five in the category of Least Student Debt. It’s also been recognized twice as the fifth safest campus in the nation.
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Farmingdale is proud to be a great value, with extraordinary success in preparing students for good paying jobs. In a survey of the May 2014 graduating class, 88 percent of those responding reported they were employed, and 78 percent reported that they were employed in a field related to their degree. Baccalaureate programs include Global Business Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Urban Horticulture and Design, and Science, Technology & Society (a 21st–century liberal arts degree). Unique offerings include the only 4-year Aviation program in northeastern U.S. public colleges and the only 4-year Dental Hygiene program in the region. Why is Farmingdale so popular? • Attractive and challenging academic programs that equip graduates with the critical thinking skills in demand by employers • Expert faculty • Valuable internships with leading regional industries • Affordable SUNY tuition—approximately $6,500 annually • Residential Living offers convenience and networking opportunities
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Welcome to Molloy College!
In today’s economic climate, more college-bound students (and their parents) are looking for an academic environment that offers the best fit for the student and the best value for their tuition dollars.
And there is no better place to start than at Molloy College! For the last two years, Molloy has been named a “Best Value” school by Money® magazine (ranking ahead of all the schools on Long Island that offer a full range of degrees and majors).
Molloy provides its 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students with a variety of high-quality academic programs. Molloy is large enough to offer students a rich educational experience, yet small enough to provide personal, compassionate mentoring to bring out the best in every student. A Catholic college with a rich tradition rooted in the core values of study, spirituality, service and community, we believe in the power of education to transform: Its ability to change an individual, the community and, ultimately, our world. We create a challenging and nurturing environment for our students. With more than 50 academic programs, approximately 60 clubs and honor societies, a competitive honors program, various service opportunities and NCAA Division II athletics, there are abundant opportunities for each student to not only strive for academic excellence but also explore new interests, pursue athletics and enrich our community. In fact, our student surveys regularly earn Molloy recognition in both The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report listings of outstanding colleges and universities. Those rankings referenced Molloy’s 90% freshmen retention rate, which is among the highest in the country. Also of note, Molloy graduates’ starting salaries have ranked among the highest in the country in surveys conducted by Georgetown University and also PayScale.com.
Residence Halls, Student Center, Performing Arts Theater Transform Molloy Campus Molloy’s new residence halls (one opened in 2011, the other last year) are “home” for a new generation of Molloy students who are already transforming the campus with their energy and enthusiasm. The residence halls are co-ed facilities with gender-specific areas on each floor, and students can enjoy singles, doubles, triples and suite-style rooms. The rooms are air conditioned and equipped with phone, cable and computer ports. The residents enjoy a wide range of social activities, including trips to Manhattan, movie nights and a variety of intramural sports. The addition of residence halls to the campus coincides with a significant increase in Molloy’s student-life programs. Virtually every night of the week
Molloy’s residence halls were also recently ranked the best in New York State, and niche.com rated the Molloy campus #13 in the country for safety. Additionally, Collegefactual.com ranks Molloy as #4 in the country for colleges offering studies in the healthcare professions. Our commitment to transforming the individual enables us to help transform our communities. We help develop ethically minded leaders who strive to be catalysts for change and to ultimately improve the world we live in. This commitment extends far beyond our campus. Our global learning courses take our students around the world while our innovative, collaborative community-focused programs take on our region’s toughest challenges. Just as Molloy remains committed to transformative education for both its students and the communities it serves, the College also continues to grow and transform.
In recent years, Molloy added its first three doctoral programs (in nursing and education) and a new master’s program in clinical mental health counseling, as well as a new media major, a healthcare M.B.A. and a four-year degree in nuclear medicine technology. The College also just recently launched a B.F.A. in theatre arts in partnership with New York City’s CAP21, one of the country’s leading musical theatre conservatories. Additionally, Molloy has made significant additions to its campus including a new student center (which houses the Madison Theatre) and two new residence halls. The newest addition to the campus, the Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing, recently opened to serve our nationally ranked nursing programs. Visit our campus. Meet our students. Call us at 1-888-4-MOLLOY, email admissions@molloy.edu or visit us at molloy.edu.
(as well as weekends), there is something exciting going on. Sports, scavenger hunts, concerts, community and service programs and much, much more are available to the students. Molloy’s student center, the Public Square houses a variety of offices and facilities designed to support our students. In addition to the campus bookstore and new study and dining areas, the Public Square includes student government offices, new classrooms and faculty/administrative offices. Also within the Public Square is a state-of-the-art performance center, the Madison Theatre. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Angelo Fraboni, the Madison Theatre is committed to bringing world-class performers to our campus, entertaining and enlightening the Molloy community while bringing new friends to the College.
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The Green Vale School, founded in 1923, is one of the nation’s premier elementary schools and is Long Island’s largest independent elementary school. Families from 35 school districts, as well as New York City, are drawn to the School by the outstanding faculty, excellent facilities and small classes in Prenursery through eighth grade. Green Vale’s mission is to provide a rigorous liberal arts education, in a safe and secure environment, with an emphasis on character development. At Green Vale, habits of heart and mind are cultivated on a daily basis, through many service learning and community service opportunities, from our youngest children to our middle school leaders. Upon graduation, Green Vale students are well prepared to thrive at the nation’s finest and most challenging secondary schools, colleges and universities. Nestled on the north shore of Long Island, and yet just a
short drive from Manhattan, Green Vale’s 40 acre campus is home to a stellar learning environment. Green Vale’s state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional resources include five dedicated (indoor and outdoor) science labs; three art studios with separate band and choral rooms; two libraries and an interactive media center; a fully equipped theater and outdoor amphitheater, seven playing fields and a premier 30,000 sq. ft. athletic complex which includes two gymnasiums and a health & wellness center. All classrooms are wireless and equipped with SMART Boards. Green Vale’s 10,000 sq. ft. dedicated Early Childhood Center, built in 2000, was designed exclusively for 2 to 5 year olds and features heated floors, low windows, an outdoor playground and group spaces for collaborative learning. The Green Vale school holds our students’ safety in the utmost importance with campus wide surveillance, vehicle I.D.
tags, five security guards on premises, automated security gates, and the guard shed at Green Vale’s main entrance. Green Vale’s richly diverse community enables every family the chance to find a sense of belonging and every child feels at home, comfortably safe while growing and learning. Green Vale is small enough so that every child is known, yet large enough for each child to find a place to lead. Come and visit Green Vale. Walk the hallways, observe a literature discussion group, listen to a concert rehearsal, monitor a Harkness Table discussion, watch our youngest students bound off to technology, science, art and sports - - all of these moments provide a glimpse into the school where every child is known and every child is Inspired to Excel, to Lead and to Care.
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LIHSA Students Wow Representatives At College Fair Representatives from 26 colleges and universities across the country recently visited Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) and were impressed with what they saw. More than 100 teen artists met with the reps at this year’s college fair, making a profoundly positive first impression. “After the event, a number of college representatives called and emailed saying how impressed they were by our students’ talent and professionalism,” explained LIHSA Guidance Counselor Melissa Stencel. “They were equally impressed by how well prepared the students were for the college application process.” Among the colleges represented were Boston University, Penn State, New York University, Wagner College, Montclair State University, James Madison, Hofstra University, PACE, the Fashion Institute of
Technology and several SUNY schools. “Hosting the annual college fair provides our students with an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the programs of more than 25
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college applications. The fair also gives college representatives an opportunity to see our students perform and to affirm that our students will make substantial contributions
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— Jack Lenson, interim principal of LIHSA colleges, universities and conservatories,” said Jack Lenson, interim principal of LIHSA. “This helps students to evaluate their options and make informed decisions about
to their programs.” At LIHSA, college prep is serious business and students put a lot of work into it. They are guided through the process step-by-step by
their program directors, guidance counselors and teachers, who help them with everything from college applications and essays, to portfolio reviews and prescreening of performance recordings. Once all the applications have been submitted, the process of individualized scholarship searches begins. “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students,” Stencel said. “They are able to network with colleges on their home turf, allowing the representatives to see where they perfect their craft. It can be overwhelming at first, but our artists rose to the challenge. Student response was fantastic—they really impressed the representatives.” Visit www.nassauboces.org/lihsa or call 516-622-5678 for more information about BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, located at 239 Cold Spring Rd. in Syosset.
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Keene State College
Who says college doesn’t prepare you for the real world?
The Education You Need for Careers That Matter name on a class roster. Your professors will know you personally. You will hear about opportunities that are unusual for undergraduates at any college, and you will meet other students who share your excitement about learning and building the capacity for success. You will find your voice and your place in the world. Kelly Christianson, 2015 graduate, found her passion for humanitarian issues studying sociology, education, and Holocaust and genocide studies. She is a new Peace Corps member. “Supportive faculty at Keene State gave me the opportunity to get involved with projects that became my passion. That’s the reason why I accomplished everything that I did. I couldn’t have done it without them.” Sean Millikan, another 2015 graduate, is pursuing his PhD in Chemistry. “The Keene State Chemistry Department helped me get where I needed to go. There are tremendous facilities and the faculty is very dedicated—they challenge you in a way that promotes problem solving. The program is a real gem.” To learn more about Keene State College, visit www. keene.edu.
A Keene State degree means more than a job. It unlocks your potential.
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Find your passion and gain wisdom to make a difference with a liberal arts education at Keene State College. At Keene State, real-world education is a broad and balanced program of study that gives each student the power to think critically, act creatively, and serve the greater good. It’s the ability to innovate, collaborate, and connect. It’s comfort with diversity. It’s the ability to integrate knowledge across fields and make new connections. Keene State is: • A four-year residential college focused on the undergraduate student. • Small enough that you will feel comfortable; large enough to give you room to fly. • A liberal arts college that prepares you for your life: your next move, and how to get there. • Known for hands-on learning, in and out of the classroom. • A good value. You spend four years here, committed to learning. We equip you for the next 40. That’s a promise. From your first year, you won’t be stuck in large lecture halls or be just a
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Career Advice For College Students: Avoid Easy Internships Ambitious college students have the advantage
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Although young job seekers with only a high school degree are in even worse shape, recent college graduates have entered a grim job market. The economy is still recovering, entry-level wages have plummeted and recent college grads are competing for jobs with more than 2 million of their educated and jobless peers. The millennial generation makes up about 40 percent of the unemployment rate in the U.S. Something’s gotta give. “The most impressive job candidates to employers are those who are both ambitious and have a proven track record through hands-on leadership experiences,” said Matt Stewart, entrepreneur and co-CEO of College Works Painting (www.collegeworks.com), a college internship program which, according to internal surveys shows that 90 percent of their alumni find college-grad-level jobs within three months of obtaining their degree. The key is to find an internship that will help you build tangible, real-world skills. Employers want to know that you’re capable of being in charge of something. To get hired for the job that you actually want, you need an internship in which you’re given actual responsibilities and in which you gain leadership experience. You won’t gain these necessary skills from an easy internship. These days, the company name on your resume holds little to no weight. It’s not who you interned for. Instead, it’s what you did during your internship that matters. The challenge is distinguishing an internship that may have flashy bells and whistles but no real job responsibilities, from the rewarding internship that will give you the skills needed to adequately compete in the job market. Internships are those extra-credit points that ambitious college students can leverage for getting ahead
as an attractive job candidate. Stewart asked students the following:
relations. This enables our alumni to land grad-level positions upon graduation instead of competing for entry-level jobs that may not even require a degree.”
to intern at College Works Painting annually, yet only 2000 interns are hired. And about half of those hired interns make it to the summer, when the internship resembles
If anyone can get the internship, is it worth your time?
more of a full time job. “It’s an incredibly difficult challenge, running your own business— and that’s what our interns are doing,” Stewart said. “Some of our hires don’t make it through spring training; the program is just too much for them. Yet, you don’t want to be that stereotypical intern who becomes an expert on how the CEO likes her coffee. College summers are designed for hard work, that’s how you’ll get ahead in your career.”
Will the internship provide you with leadership skills? Internships provide students with all kinds of exposure to business. But just any experience won’t be good for you. Your time is valuable. The purpose of internships is to gain adequate experience. So don’t waste your time on an unworthy internship. When applying for internships, review the job description. Look for job responsibilities that require leadership skills. “What we try to do is give students a truly entrepreneurial experience,” said Stewart, whose internship program provides practical and life-changing business experience for college students who have shown potential for success. Interns operate their own house-painting business with hands-on guidance from mentors. “Also, and though we don’t require any previous experience—with guidance and mentorship—our interns have mid-level responsibilities,” Stewart said. “Our students manage all hiring, firing, sales, marketing and customer
While an internship can be considered “free education,” corporations know they have nothing to lose when they see talented young minds willing to work for free. If an internship is easy to attain and isn’t willing to pay you for the work you do, it may be garbage work. More than 50,000 students apply
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defined by quality and value sciences, biology, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy and more. Recently built interactive labs and strong partnerships with universities like Columbia, Rutgers and St. George’s provide exciting health profession opportunities for our students.
It’s a defining moment for Caldwell University students, too, as they make lifechanging decisions to attend college and choose a career path. With 94% of recent Caldwell University graduates employed, attending graduate school or participating in service programs, employers and graduate schools recognize the value of a Caldwell University degree. The student experience at Caldwell is intimate, interactive and inclusive. With an 11:1 student/faculty ratio students will find personalized attention and small class sizes, which are shown to greatly enhance educational achievement. Caldwell University offers 25 nationally acclaimed undergraduate degrees including accredited programs in business, nursing, art therapy, education and applied behavior analysis, attesting to the rigor of the programs and quality of the faculty. Accelerated dual-degree options combine bachelor and master degrees in business, education, applied behavior analysis and psychology. Caldwell is a leader in the health professions with programs in nursing, health
RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE Caldwell University has been recognized as a Tier 1 university by U.S. News and World Report and is celebrated by CollegesofDistinction.com as a “College of Distinction”. This acknowledgement commends the institution for its engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus community and successful graduate outcomes. Caldwell University has also been highly ranked for providing the “Best Return on Investment” among New Jersey colleges by AffordableCollegeOnline.org.
FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Caldwell University provides incredible value to students by maintaining one of the lowest private college tuitions in New Jersey. Approximately 90 percent of its students receive financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans and multiple work opportunities are readily available. Learn more about Caldwell University by attending the January 30th Financial Aid Workshop and Open House by visiting caldwell.edu/rsvp. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (888) 864-9516 or (973) 618-3500, or e-mail Admissions@caldwell.edu.
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Caldwell University has reached a defining moment, as the University celebrates the achievements of the past 75 years. The legacy of providing a quality education and exceptional value continues with the development of groundbreaking programs and state-of-the-art learning environments.
In fall 2015, returning students and incoming freshmen found a campus filled with improvements! A new CARES center designed to meet transactional needs, a Wellness Center for the mind, body and spirit and a Learning Commons that offers students a technology-oriented collaboration center were among the student focused improvements. A campus-wide technology transformation is in full force with 3-D printing, Google Glass, technology-infused learning environments and a quadrupled Wi-Fi footprint to enhance campus life.
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Seven Options To Consider If You Didn’t Receive Enough Financial Aid BY JUSTIN CHASE BROWN
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The reality of college costs is that many families find themselves struggling to pay the entire college bill, despite having already filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receiving federal, state, and institutional financial aid resources. If you find yourself in this position, here are some ideas to consider to help fill the gap between what your financial aid covers and what you owe the institution.
Scholarships For those heading to college this fall, most scholarship decisions for the academic year have already been made. However, we recommend you begin a routine of searching and applying for scholarships regularly. You should first consider scholarships local to where you graduated from high school or live; try community, religious, and fraternal organizations. You may also consider businesses in your community or those that employ your parent(s). Then, look for scholarship resources available statewide, especially from organizations with which you may have been involved or companies in your state that are in the field for which you plan to study. National scholarships can be very competitive, but don’t let that keep you from applying. Ask your financial aid office or academic unit about institutional or departmental scholarships (decisions may have been made for this year, but ask how to make sure you don’t miss deadlines for next year!). With scholarship opportunities, it’s always important to be careful of fraud. If you are ever concerned about the legitimacy of a scholarship, your school’s financial aid office might be able to help you make the determination.
Part-Time Work You may have been awarded Federal Work-Study, which at most schools still requires you to find the work-study position yourself. This can help you cover some costs throughout the semester since
these funds are paid as you earn them through working. If you were not awarded work-study funds, most schools have other part-time
Payment Plans Your school’s billing office, sometimes referred to as the bursar’s office
TIP: The financial aid office at your college is a great resource. If you didn’t receive enough financial aid, contact your school’s financial aid office. They can help you explore your options. on-campus positions that can help you with some college costs. Working part-time on campus can be beneficial to your educational experience. Be cautious of working too many hours if you can avoid it. Ask your financial aid office or career services office how to apply for on-campus positions.
or cashier’s office, may have payment plans available to help you spread the remaining costs you owe the school over several payments throughout a semester. The payment plan can help you budget the payments rather than paying in one lump sum, possibly helping you avoid costly late fees.
Special Circumstances Reevaluation Sometimes a family’s finances are not accurately reflected on the FAFSA because of changes that have occurred recently, such as job loss, divorce or separation, or other special circumstance. Schools are not required to consider special circumstances, but those that do have a process by which you can petition for a reevaluation of the information on the FAFSA. This process may require you to submit documentation, and the financial aid office will recalculate your eligibility, possibly resulting in a change of financial aid awards.
Additional Federal Student Loans If you’ve exhausted all your free and earned money options and still need additional funds to help you pay for school, contact your school’s financial aid office to find out if you’re eligible for additional federal student loans. For example, you might have reached a level of increased student loan eligibility if you completed coursework after your college awarded
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first ask your financial aid office if they have a list of lenders for you to consider, but not all schools maintain such a list. If not, you can search for lenders on your own, but compare products before making your choice: look at interest rates, fees, repayment terms, creditworthiness requirements, satisfactory academic progress requirements, etc. Before making any final decisions on how to fill the gap between your aid and your costs, it is always recommended that you meet with a representative in your financial aid office to determine what campus resources might be available before going out on your own. It might also be possible that you still have the time to change
Emergency Advances or Institutional Loans Sometimes you may have college-related costs, such as housing costs or other living expenses, before your financial aid is disbursed to you. Your school may offer an option to advance your financial aid early or offer a school-based loan program. Ask your financial aid office if this is an option and always make sure you are aware of the terms and conditions (such as interest rates or repayment terms) of your agreement.
Private or Alternative Loans Some private institutions offer education loans that do not require the FAFSA. While we recommend federal aid first, we realize it does not always cover the cost, especially for pricier schools. These types of loans will almost always require a cosigner and usually have higher fees or interest rates depending on your credit. We encourage you to
some of your choices before the semester begins: Can you change the type of meal plan you chose? The type of housing? The number of classes in which you are enrolled? Check with campus officials to see if you still have time to select a different, more affordable option. Justin Chase Brown is the director of scholarships and financial aid at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Online education works for busy adults at work (with your employer’s approval), or at the library. 4. Can I communicate effectively in writing? Most online courses require a fair amount of writing. 5. How will I finance my education? Options include federal financial aid, school or other scholarships, your employer’s tuition reimbursement plan, and personal savings. Most adult students consider several schools before finalizing their selection. Research the following for colleges or universities you are considering: 1. Accreditation. Accreditation is critical since it provides an indication of an institution’s reputation and quality. General accreditation applies to the entire institution as a whole and is awarded by one of six regional accrediting agencies. 2. Program ‘fit.’ You may need a degree to remain competitive in your job or to earn a promotion, or your industry may require it to remain licensed. You may just want the fulfillment that comes from earning your degree. 3. Experience with distance learning. The length of time an institution has offered distance and online education is important, since
it means the school has established policies and procedures that work for adult students learning offsite. 4. Credit transfer. Most institutions will provide credit for previous college courses, and some will also award credit for work experience and/ or other professional training. 5. Tuition and fees. When considering your costs, be sure to factor in the money you save by not driving to class or paying for child/elder care, and the extra family time you gain by learning at your location. If you ask these five questions of yourself and investigate these five areas for each school, you will be more successful in your personal pursuit for an online education.
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How can you take courses or earn a degree while working and raising a family? It’s a balancing act, but online education is becoming more and more popular, especially for those pursuing a master’s degree or completing an undergraduate degree. Learning online accommodates family time, varied work schedules and active lives. Answering the following questions should help determine if online learning is a good fit for you: 1. Do I enjoy reading, learning new things and meeting new people? Online courses require a significant amount of reading, studying and interacting with others. 2. Am I disciplined and committed? Good time management is critical, and at times, you may have to choose completing an assignment over other activities. 3. Do I have regular access to a computer with an Internet connection? It could be at home,
Located at the gateway of the Lakes Region and four-season recreation, Saint Joseph’s College inspires learning, living, and achieving. With a variety of career-focused academic programs delivered both on-campus and online, Saint Joseph’s College is truly a destination for lifelong learning and growth.
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PROFILES IN EDUCATION • JANUARY 20 - 26, 2016 ADVERTORIAL
Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Road † 516.354.5618 † www.ndsnet.org
For more than sixty years, Notre Dame School has been educating hearts and forming minds in New Hyde Park. Education must always be more than academics. While academic achievement is a fundamental goal of our school, it is not the only one. We follow the NYS Common Core curriculum and standards, but we also provide our children with memorable life experiences. Education is about the formation of persons, not merely providing them with information. Our moral obligation as Catholic educators is to encourage children to apply knowledge in ways that will make the world a better place. We commit ourselves to developing our students’ intellectual gifts and fostering their spiritual growth. We promote the importance of putting the needs of others before our own immediate wants. Our faith-filled environment offers us the ability to put all of this together. We begin each morning by praying as a school community. Classes host monthly school liturgies at First Friday masses, as well as, other prayer services in which the students are active participants. They can be readers, leaders of song, altar servers, or present the gifts at the altar. Special prayer services include our Thanksgiving service, Advent, Christmas pageant, Stations of the Cross in shadows, the Feast of the Epiphany and Lent. Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Those cultures and beliefs are respected and abilities supported or enriched. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. Children of other faiths have the opportunity to share their beliefs as well. Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom. Our children enjoy a variety of “special” classes. We have a full time Art teacher, Technology teacher, Physical Education/Health teacher and Librarian. We also offer Italian, Spanish and Music classes. Our hallways are beautifully decorated with students’ artwork representing various artists and cultures. Our Physical Education teacher plays a variety of games, teaches important teambuilding skills and stresses good sportsmanship. Our Music teacher provides opportunities for children to freely express themselves through rhythm and movement which are incorporated in school-wide performances. Our stage lighting system certainly enhances our school productions! If students would like to continue their education and love of music, we offer band lessons through Paul Effman for grades three to eight. Our smallest students have a special playground just for them. Our students in Pre-K through grade 3 also have a special playground. We have an indoor play space for use in inclement weather. Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school! We have our very own closed circuit TV system—NDTV! Our videoconferencing room has also been very busy! Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Lessons are enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. All parents are welcome to join us whenever their child’s class has a conference scheduled. Each classroom has two desktop computers. Our computer lab has desktop computers, along with a Mac station with laptops and iPod Touch players. We have 45 iPads available for small group or individual work. All classrooms, kindergarten to eight, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards. Early Childhood classes also have access to a SmartBoard in the video-conferencing room. Our building has wireless connectivity. We have many wonderful events and programs which we would like to share with you. We would love for you to see us “in action.” Please feel free to call the school to schedule a tour and for more information. Caryn Flores Durkin Principal
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FAFSA Primer: Navigating Through The College Aid Maze
BY JASON ALDERMAN
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If you’re worried about paying for your child’s college education, keep this statistic in mind: during the 201112 school year, the U.S. Department of Education reported that 85 percent of all full-time, four-year college students were receiving some form of financial aid. Consider planning way ahead of time to develop a college savings strategy that fits with your finances. If you need more resources to cover additional costs, get to know the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA (www.fafsa. ed.gov). FAFSA is the universal application for current and prospective U.S. college students to receive college financial aid. It is the gateway to grants, student loans and work-study programs on the federal and state level. If you have a kid headed for college, it’s a good idea to learn about the FAFSA as early as possible. The universal form is the first step for any current or prospective student who needs help paying for higher education. For the 2014-15 academic year, the College Board reported that annual
tuition, room and board (www.trends. collegeboard.org) averaged $18,943 at in-state public universities, $32,762 for out-of-state students and $42,419 at private, nonprofit schools. Students fill out the FAFSA, but if your child is a dependent student, you should gather the information together. Dependent students are generally under 24, unmarried and not working fulltime, and they will need your financial data to complete the filing. Students with special family circumstances (including absent parents) may still qualify for federal and state aid under certain conditions, but should check directly with financial aid representatives at target schools for specific options. The process starts with the student choosing a personal information number (PIN) that gives them multiyear access to the financial aid system. They will follow up with their own
Social Security, contact and address information. Parents will submit their most recent federal income tax data and other proof of income; Alien Registration Numbers are required from parents who are not U.S. citizens. More detail is available on the FAFSA site. FAFSA filing opens after January 1 every year with June 30 as the final deadline. Keep in mind, though, that a student’s current or target school financial aid deadlines (www.fafsa. ed.gov/deadlines. htm) can be significantly earlier based on the state in which they plan to attend college. Before this process begins, however, tax and financial advisors should be consulted to discuss the full range of savings and investing options that can minimize the need for student borrowing. For assistance in completing the FAFSA form, parents and prospective students should consider
contacting financial aid administrators at prospective schools or where the student has been accepted for admission. Some schools offer workshops in filling out the form and organizations like College Goal Sunday (www.collegegoalsundayusa. org) offer that assistance in 39 states. Parents and students should also check their own networks for help. Employers, professional organizations (related to the student’s field of study), fraternal societies and private foundations are great potential resources for no-strings scholarships and grant money. If a dependent child works a summer job at a major company (fast food, retail and beyond) he or she can check if the employer offers scholarships or education benefits to part-time workers. It is also important to keep an eye on the news for the latest changes to federal and state financial aid and student loan rules. Bottom line: Knowing as much as possible about college financial aid now can help parents and students make the best plans for covering those expenses. Whether college is months or years away, it’s never too early to start planning and saving. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs.
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Experience St. John Fisher College St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education located in Pittsford, N.Y., just outside of Rochester. Guided since its inception in 1948 by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields. The College welcomes qualified students, faculty, and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.
Teaching Is What We Do Best
Above all, St. John Fisher College offers its students access to an outstanding faculty—caring and competent men and women who know how to help students discover their natural abilities and develop their minds. The College offers 35 undergraduate majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, and nursing, as well as 11 pre-professional programs. Fisher also offers a variety of master’s and doctoral programs.
Athletics at Fisher
This is a great time to be involved in athletics at Fisher. In the last 16 years, Fisher has added a significant number of new athletic facilities—Growney Stadium, Dugan Yard, Polisseni Track and Field Complex, softball field, and team locker rooms and fitness facilities—and renovated others. All of this is good news for the over 700 student-athletes who are active on one of the 23 varsity teams at Fisher. Fisher athletes currently face challenging NCAA Division III competition in football, baseball, basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, golf, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and lacrosse. In addition to the NCAA, Fisher also participates in the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Empire 8.
Campus Life
All Fisher students are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular involvement opportunities available on campus. Students may choose from a wide range of clubs and organizations—over 70, in fact—including student government, academic clubs, music groups, language clubs, cultural organizations, student publications, and intramural sports, among others. If students don’t see anything that sparks their interest, the College is receptive to the creation of new student organizations.
A world-class education close to home. Fisher students benefit from a strong liberal arts foundation, where they learn to think critically, speak powerfully, and write effectively. And they have four world-class professional schools at their fingertips. Looking for a great education? It’s close to home.
To know Fisher, you simply have to visit us. Presidents’ Week Information Sessions, February 15-19. To register, visit www.sjfc.edu/admissions/visit.
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For Fisher students, college ties don’t have to end at graduation. Nearly 70 percent of Fisher’s 26,000 alumni live and work within 100 miles of Rochester. As a result, current students can rely on a very strong and vital alumni network, eager to contribute to the success of other members of the Fisher community.
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The focus on these disciplines is highlighted in the Next Generation Science Standards and addresses the College and Career Readiness Skills we are called to prepare our students for, set by the U.S. Department of Education. St. Joseph’s Middle School
students will be working with the museum’s experts in the areas of Aeronautics, Rocketry and Astronomy. Exploring, hypothesizing and creating models that support these academic strands will enhance their learning experiences. The classroom teachers will incorporate cross-curricula lessons aligned with the strands taught at the museum into their classrooms to create a truly balanced program.
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2016 will bring a new educational initiative to the students in grades 6, 7, and 8 at St. Joseph School as they begin their partnership with the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Every Friday, the students will spend their afternoon at the museum embracing a STEM learning module.
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CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OF ELEMENTARY LONG ISLAND SCHOOLS OF LONG ISLAND
The value of learning. The learning of values.
Join us for our Open House for Nursery through Grade 8. Join us January, for our House for Nursery through Sunday, 31,Open from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For details, call (516)Grade 747-2730.8. Sunday, January, 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For details, call (516) 747-2730.
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We guide each child from curious to qualified. At Saint Joseph School, grades 6 through 8 provide a challenging academic curriculum, We guide each child from curious to qualified. At Saint Joseph inspired Catholic teachings, and an array of after-school activities that give School, grades 6 through 8 provide a challenging academic curriculum, your child the intellectual, spiritual, and social preparation needed for greater inspired Catholic teachings, and an array of after-school activities that give achievement high school, college,and andsocial beyond. your child theinintellectual, spiritual, preparation needed for greater
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Students, Parents Need To Create Their Own FSA IDs BY NICOLE CALLAHAN
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In order to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you now need an FSA ID, made up of a username and password that you create. Although the FAFSA is considered your application, one of your parents will have to provide some information on the FAFSA and sign it, if you are considered a dependent student. Any parent, who wants to electronically sign the FAFSA, will need his or her own FSA ID. To avoid problems with your financial aid down the road, you (and your parent, if that applies) should create your own FSA ID. Don’t let anyone—not your teacher, your financial aid counselor, your mom or dad, your best friend, or your second and third cousins— create your FSA ID for you. And you should not create one for your parent or anyone else. For starters, it’s against the rules. The FSA ID has the same legal
status as a written signature, so you should treat it like such. You’re not supposed to let someone else sign your name on a tax form or a job application. Well, the same goes for your FAFSA. Also, one of the primary reasons people have issues with their FSA ID and need to call our contact center for help is because someone else created their FSA ID. If you don’t
are less likely to know the answers to your challenge questions or have access to the e-mail address associated with your account. Don’t miss an important deadline because someone else created your FSA ID, and you can’t reset your password. In addition to signing the FAFSA, you can use your FSA ID to do things like
Each year, more than 18 million people submit a FAFSA, and the U.S. Department of Education provides more than $150 billion dollars in federal student aid. To protect the integrity of this important financial system and the private data of all of the students, parents and borrowers within it, it’s essential that only the FSA ID owner create and use their account. make your own FSA ID you are less likely to know or remember your username and password. And if you get locked out or need a reminder of your username or password, you
• import your tax information into your FAFSA from the Internal Revenue Service, • view and print an online copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR), and
• sign your master promissory note. Creating an FSA ID is simple and only takes a few minutes. To save time when you and your parent are filling out the FAFSA, create your own FSA ID before you begin the application. For more information, visit www.studentaid.gov/fsaid. —Nicole Callahan writes for the U.S. Department of Education
NCC Student Receives SUNY Student Athlete Award BY ALICIA STEGER
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Joe Russ, a student at Nassau Community College, is the recipient of a 2014-15 Scholar Athlete Award. The award, given by the State University of New York (SUNY), recognizes outstanding academic excellence and athletic achievement. “By keeping his mind focused and his athletic skills sharp, Joe has not only maximized his potential for his own benefit, he has also made the entire NCC campus proud as it shares in his achievements from the sidelines,” said Dr. Kenneth Saunders, acting president of Nassau Community College. According to Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, SUNY chancellor, “The SUNY scholar athletes are some of our most exemplary students, having achieved the highest levels of success not only in class but in their respective sports.” Russ, a member of the wrestling team at NCC, was
one of three Nassau students chosen to receive the award. In order to be considered for a Scholar Athlete Award, student-athletes were nominated by their campus athletic director. Nominees’ academic credentials and athletic accomplishments were then reviewed by a panel of athletic directors from across the SUNY system and members of the SUNY provost’s office.
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Preparing Students For Success In Higher Education While spending the better part of the last five months at home in our districts, we have listened to feedback from our constituents—particularly on the topic of education. This has been part of an overall effort over the past three years to reform educational policies which included the release of our Achieving Pupil Preparedness and Learning Excellence (APPLE) Plan in January of 2014. Now that parents, teachers and students have spoken, we must act upon their recommendations and represent their best interests during this legislative session. That is why Assembly Republicans on Monday unveiled “The Next Step” 2016 Education Agenda—a package of reforms which will increase funding equity for Long Island schools; curb over-testing and usher in expertand research-based protocols for evaluating the success of our teachers and students. We applaud Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan for bringing
Chad Lupinacci, Assemblyman, 10th District Ranking Member, Higher Education Committee one of the many important educational issues—eliminating the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA)—to the forefront in this year’s budget negotiations. For years, Long Island taxpayers have paid so much in school taxes, only to be denied
Edward Ra, Assemblyman, 19th District Ranking Member, Higher Education Committee their fair share of state funding. We must eradicate the GEA once and for all this year. We stand with our colleagues who support convening a panel of experts who will revise our current standards and replace them with
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Students Grade Themselves “C” Or Worse In Personal Finance BY TERI CHAREST
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U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, recently released its 2015 U.S. Bank Students and Personal Finance Study based on a survey of 1,640 college students. Half of those surveyed said they would give themselves a “C” or below when asked how successful they are in managing their money. The good news—parents can help. The survey found that 91 percent of students learned about money from their parents, either directly or by example, and 55 percent of students identified their parents as the number one influence on their financial habits, as well as their go-to source for financial advice. “Personal financial knowledge and confidence is critical to the health of our national economy,” said Robyn Gilson, vice president of strategy and insights at U.S. Bank. “It has never been more important for parents to engage in an ongoing dialogue with their children about personal money management and ways
to maintain good financial habits. Students need to feel informed, prepared and confident in the decisions they are making today, which can impact them for years to come.” U.S. Bank’s survey, which included a 12-question true/false quiz, uncovered gaps in students’ overall understanding of personal finance, especially in three critical areas: budgeting, credit and/or saving for the future.
Budgeting • Twenty-one percent of students say they are barely keeping up on day-to-day expenses. (Only five percent of students say they are prepared for unexpected expenses.) • Forty-four percent say they have little to no knowledge of creating and maintaining a budget. • Sixty-five percent grade themselves a “C” or worse in managing their money.
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• Only 39 percent of students correctly know that paying off a delinquent loan or credit card balance is not enough to remove it from a credit report. • Sixty percent believe using checks and debit cards can help build credit. • Forty-seven percent believe a co-signer will not be held accountable for paying off the loan if the student doesn’t find a job.
Saving for the Future • Sixty-three percent of students think 401k investments are guaranteed or don’t lose value. • More than 60 percent say they had little to no knowledge of investments or retirement savings. U.S. Bank also recommends parents work with their college-aged children to implement easy changes that can have a long-lasting positive impact on
their financial futures. Find this and other useful information at U.S. Bank Financial Genius. • Watch for opportunities to start the conversation. “I need a car” or “I landed that summer job” are perfect door openers. Identify wants versus needs. Budget weekly expenses and how much they need to save for school. Check in on a regular basis—but don’t nag. • Be honest and open—don’t dodge the hard questions. Include your son or daughter in conversations about the family budget. Talk about times when you’ve had to wait to purchase something you really wanted to buy. • Use your bank as a resource. Many bankers are parents too, often with similar college-age challenges. Ask how they relate to their students about money. Use the resources banks have available—from mobile and internet banking to credit score tools and educational materials. Teri Charest writes for U.S. Bank Corporate Communications.
EDUCATION BRIEF
Introducing The 2016 Nassau BOCES Education Partners This spring, Nassau BOCES will honor 13 people and organizations that have had a profound effect on public education in Nassau County. Celebrating its 10th year, the Nassau BOCES Education Partners Awards program pays tribute to outstanding community and business leaders, civil servants, nonprofit executives and volunteers, organizations, school board members, students, teachers and Nassau BOCES employees. During its 10-year history, the award program has honored more than 100 education partners. This year’s honorees will receive their awards at the awards gala on Wednesday, April 13. “The honorees come from all walks of life and reflect the diversity that is Nassau BOCES. Their work
encourages the development of lifelong learners and global citizens, which mirrors our goals as well,” said Nassau BOCES Assistant to the District Superintendent Dr. Robert Hanna.
Following are the 2016 Education Partner Awards honorees, by category. Education Partners • David S. Feller, superintendent, North Merrick UFSD • Dr. John Gangemi, founder, Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation • Dr. Phyllis S. Harrington, superintendent, Oceanside UFSD • Charles Osgood, host, CBS
Sunday Morning News and The Osgood Files • Catherine S. Pucciarelli, chairperson, Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation • Donna Raphael, director of youth services and community relations, Family and Children’s Association • Eric Scott, grounds keeper, Hewlett-Woodmere UFSD • Steven Skrynecki, chief of department, Nassau County Police Department Board Member • Deborah Coates, district clerk, Nassau BOCES Organization • Plaza Theatrical Productions,
Inc., Kevin Harrington, president/ producer Student • Amanda Aronoff, Senior, John F. Kennedy High School, BellmoreMerrick CHSD Teachers • April Francis, lead social studies teacher, Lawrence Road Middle School, Uniondale UFSD • Casimir J. Rappa, retired instructor, Nassau BOCES Adult Education Visit www.nassauboces.org/educationpartner for information about the awards, including profiles of prior-year honorees.
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PROFILES IN EDUCATION • JANUARY 20 - 26, 2016 ADVERTORIAL
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Despite the university’s scope—one school and five colleges call it home—NJIT offers the intimate educational experience of a small campus with the vast resources of a major public research university.
Currently ranked among the top 1 percent of public colleges and universities in return on educational investment, NJIT maintains its status through a careful balance of a consistent world-class curriculum and research expenditures that, as of 2015, total more than $110 million. “NJIT is committed to excellence in teaching and research,” says president Joel S. Bloom. “We’re expanding our capabilities by investing an additional $300 million in our $1 billion capital inventory. And through the New Jersey Innovation Institute, we’re developing new business, government and other partnerships to solve grand challenges.”
NJIT, which was called “a hidden gem,” in Prospective students seeking greater a CBS News report on 2015 college rankings, involvement in the changing role of technology has been at the fore-front of providing top-tier can find direct access to the industry’s future at educations in technology for more than a New Jersey Institute of Technology. century.
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Secretary Duncan gave a speech outlining a vision for higher education in America.
The Future Of Higher Education In America BY CAMERON BRENCHLEY
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More students are graduating college than ever before. But for too many students, the nation’s higher education system isn’t delivering what they need and deserve. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently outlined a new vision for higher education in America at a speech at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Duncan called for a higher ed system that will not only make college affordable, but also focuses on whether students are actually graduating in a timely way with a meaningful degree that sets them up for future success. Duncan gave a speech outlining a vision for higher education in America. Nearly half of today’s students who begin college do not graduate within six years. The consequences of taking on debt but never receiving a degree can be severe. Students who borrow for college but never graduate are three times more likely to default. In his speech, Duncan said: “There is a path to a higher
education system that serves many more students much better. And continuing to make college more accessible and affordable—including more tuition-free and debtfree degrees—is part of that. But it’s only part. “If we confine the discussion to cost and debt, we will have failed.
and making student debt more manageable by expanding loan repayment options that cap payments based on income. The administration has also pursued executive actions and put forward policy proposals to address flaws in the higher education system and create incentives for all actors
degree students truly can’t “The afford is the one they don’t complete, or that employers don’t value. ”
—Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
Because we will have only found better ways to pay for a system that fails far too many of our students.”
Doing More to Focus on Outcomes Over the past six and a half years, the Obama Administration has taken strong action to counteract the rising cost of higher education, expanding Pell Grants
to focus on student outcomes. “We must shift incentives at every level to focus on student success, not just access,” Duncan said during his speech. “When students win, everyone wins. But when they lose, every part of the system should share responsibility. “Today, only students, families and taxpayers lose when students don’t succeed– that makes no
sense. Institutions must be held accountable when they get paid by students and taxpayers but fail to deliver a quality education. So should states and accreditors who are responsible to oversee them under the law. “By the same token, schools should be rewarded for doing the right thing – like taking on students who are struggling and helping them succeed.” Despite the administration’s historic actions and the leadership of innovative institutions, much work remains to meet our goal of once again having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. The administration will continue to act within its power to control college costs and help students graduate on time with a meaningful degree. We need Congress, states, colleges and universities, and accreditors to join in that effort. Check out www.ed.gov/blog for the full version and additional information. Cameron Brenchley writes for the Department of Education.
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At Daniel Webster College, students may choose a program from among four schools of study: Arts and Sciences, Aviation Sciences, Business and Management, and Engineering and Computer Sciences. Classes are generally small enough that students can comfortably ask questions, discuss issues, and interact with instructors and fellow students.
DWC offers several programs of study including Accounting, Air Traffic Management, Aviation Management, Business, Computer Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Game Design, Game Programming, Health Services Management, Homeland Security, Management Information Systems, Psychology and Sport Management. By integrating theory and practice, DWC helps students develop knowledge and skills through interactive instruction and hands-on applications. Students can balance academics with social, athletic, and community activities on campus and in DWC’s hometown of Nashua, New Hampshire. The College is situated on 52 acres in Nashua – the state’s second largest
Located in the heart of New England, the campus is less than an hour from the beaches and ski slopes of New Hampshire and Vermont, and just as close to shops, clubs, museums, professional sports and all that Boston has to offer. DWC’s hometown of Nashua has a variety of shops, restaurants, live theater, and hiking and biking trails.
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Students can enjoy the benefits of Nashua’s community, as well as easy access to Boston’s urban amenities 36 miles to the south. For outdoor enthusiasts, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, boating, and the scenic New Hampshire seacoast are within an hour’s drive. Manchester, New Hampshire, the largest city in northern New England, is just 19 miles north of Nashua.
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BY NICOLE CALLAHAN
FAFSA process this year in order to increase security. Students and parents can no longer use a Federal Student Aid PIN to log in The 2016–17 FAFSA is now availand sign the FAFSA online. You able. The online FAFSA has gotten must, instead, use the new FSA a lot easier over the last few years. ID—a username and password. Thanks to improvements like skip Once you register for an FSA ID, logic, where you only see questions you may need to wait up to three that are applicable to you; and the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, which allows days before you can use it to sign your FAFSA. If you don’t want your you to import your tax information from the IRS directly into the FAFSA FAFSA to be delayed, register for an FSA ID now. If you’re a dependent application, the FAFSA takes less student, your parent will need to than 30 minutes to complete. create an FSA ID too. Just make sure to take your The key to making the FAFSA time so you don’t make one of simple is being prepared. The prothese mistakes: cess will go much smoother if you register for an FSA ID and gather 1. Not Completing the FAFSA everything you need to complete I hear all kinds of reasons: “The the FAFSA before you start the FAFSA is too hard,” “It takes too long application. to complete,” I never qualify anyway, so why does it matter?” It does mat4. Waiting to Fill Out The FAFSA ter. By not completing the FAFSA, Until After You File Taxes you are missing the opportunity to qualify for what could be thousands Because some financial aid is of dollars to help you pay for college. awarded on a first-come, firstThe FAFSA takes little time to served basis, it’s important to fill complete, and there is help provided out the FAFSA early. However, the throughout the application. Oh, and 2016–17 FAFSA became available contrary to popular belief, there is on Jan. 1, 2016, well before most no income cut-off when it comes to people have their 2015 taxes filed. federal student aid. This, however, shouldn’t stop you from getting the FAFSA submitted. 2. Not Using the Correct Website If your income from 2014 is similar to your income from 2015, you can The official FAFSA website is www. use your 2014 taxes to estimate the fafsa.gov. That’s .gov! You never have financial information on the FAFSA to pay to complete the FAFSA. If and get it submitted now. You can you’re asked for credit card inforthen update the FAFSA after you mation, you’re not on the official file 2015 taxes, preferably using government site. the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, in the FAFSA form. SPECIALSECTIONS@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM
3. Not Getting an FSA ID Ahead of Time
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5. Not Filing by the Deadline States, schools, and the federal
government each have their own FAFSA deadlines. To maximize the amount of your financial aid, you should fill out your FAFSA (and any other financial aid applications that may be required by your state or school), by the earliest of these three deadlines, if not sooner.
6. Not Reading Definitions Carefully When it comes to completing the FAFSA, you want to read each definition and question carefully. Too many students see delays in their financial aid for simple mistakes that could have been easily avoided. Don’t rush through these questions: • Your Number of Family Members (Household size): The FAFSA has a specific definition of how your or your parents’ household size should be determined. Read the instructions carefully. Many students incorrectly report this number. • Legal Guardianship: One question on the FAFSA asks: “As determined by a court in your state of legal residence, are you or were you in legal guardianship?” Many students incorrectly answer “yes” here. For this question, the definition of legal guardianship does not include your parents, even if they were appointed by a court to be your guardian. You are also not considered a legal guardian of yourself.
7. Inputting Incorrect Information Here are some examples of common errors we see on the FAFSA: • Confusing Parent and Student Information: I know there are
many parents out there who fill out the FAFSA for their child, but remember, the FAFSA is the student’s application. When the FAFSA says “you” or “your”, it’s referring to the student, so make sure to enter the student’s information. If we are asking for parent information, we will specify that in the question. • Entering the Wrong Name (Yes, I’m serious): You wouldn’t believe how many people have issues with their FAFSA because they entered an incorrect name on the application. It doesn’t matter if you’re Madonna, or Drake, or whatever Snoop Lion is calling himself these days. You must enter your full name as it appears on official government documents. No nicknames. • Entering the Wrong Social Security Number (SSN): When we process FAFSAs, we cross check your social security number with the Social Security Administration. To avoid delays in processing your application, triple check that you have entered the correct SSN. If you meet our basic eligibility criteria, but you or your parents don’t have a SSN, follow these instructions. • Amount of Your Income Tax: Income tax is not the same as income. It is the amount of tax that you (and if married, your spouse) paid on your income earned from work. Your income tax amount should not be the same as your adjusted gross income (AGI). Where you find the amount of your income tax depends on which IRS form you filed.
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Tip: If you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, this number will be pulled for you, directly from your income tax return.
8. Not Reporting Parent Information Even if you fully support yourself, pay your own bills, and file your own taxes, you may still be considered a dependent student for federal student aid purposes, and therefore, you’ll need to provide parent information on your FAFSA. Dependency guidelines for the FAFSA are determined by Congress and are different from those of the IRS.
9. Listing only one college Two-thirds of freshmen FAFSA applicants list only one college on their applications. Do not make this mistake. Colleges can’t see the other schools you’ve added, so you should add any college you are considering to your FAFSA, even if you aren’t sure whether you’ll apply or be accepted. It doesn’t hurt your application to add more schools. If you’re applying to more than 10 schools, follow these steps.
For many, the most difficult part about filling out the FAFSA is entering in the financial information. But now, thanks to a partnership with the IRS, students and parents who are eligible can automatically transfer the necessary tax info into the FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool. This year, the tool will launch on February 7, 2016. In most cases, your information will be available from the IRS two weeks after you file. It’s also one of
the best ways to prevent errors on your FAFSA and avoid any processing delays. Tip: If you used income estimates to file your FAFSA early, you can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to update your FAFSA shortly after you file your 2015 taxes.
11. Not Signing the FAFSA So many students answer every single question that is asked, but fail to actually sign the FAFSA with their FSA ID and submit it. This happens for many reasons,
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Improve Your Communication Skills BY BOB WOLF
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The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for students and adults to work on their communication skills. Let’s look at what effective communication is. Effective communication skills are made up of three things; words, sounds and body language. 10 percent of effective communication is words. Your vocabulary and using proper grammar are important when talking with people. Avoiding empty filler words like ‘um’, ‘ah’, ‘you know’ makes you sound more confident, professional and educated. 30 percent of effective communication is sounds. Your tone of voice, volume, pacing (how fast or slow you speak), energy and enthusiasm all contribute to effective communication. Don’t mumble and don’t look down while you’re talking with someone, this causes your words to fall to the floor where they aren’t heard. And try not to speak too fast. This quote from Maya Angelou is worth remembering: “Words are more than what
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are set down on paper; it takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning”. 60 percent of effective communication is body language.
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make eye contact with people you’re talking with, it’s really important. Effective communication involves not only speaking with people; it is also about listening to them. There are four ways to listen and they’re all important. We listen with our ears, eyes, body language and emotions. When someone is speaking with you, look at them, not away from them. Pay attention to what they’re saying and really hear the meaning of their words with your ears.
Words are more than what are set down on paper; it takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning .
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Let your enthusiasm show when you’re speaking with someone by being physically expressive. If you’re excited about something and talk about it, show it with your body language. And, by all means,
—Maya Angelou Use receptive body language when you listen. Show that you’re interested. And finally, allow your emotions to be engaged if someone is talking about something that has touched them emotionally. Being
an ‘active’ listener is important. Here are some suggestions regarding using technology, phones and tablets as the new year starts. When you have a face to face conversation with someone, turn off your phone and tablet and focus on the person you’re speaking with. If you’re in a social setting with other people, it is impolite to use your phone while you’re with them. If you have to make or receive a call, excuse yourself from the group to do so. It is rude to talk on a phone while you’re in the presence of others. Finally, effective communication is about making people React, Respond and Remember. These are the HOPE 3R’s of effective communication. You accomplish them based upon; what you say, when you say it and how you say it. Happy New Year. The first month of a new year is the perfect time to practice effective communication skills. Bob Wolf is founder of HOPE The Students’ Bridge To Business and the HOPE Skills Program (www. hopeskills.com).
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Managing Federal Student Loan Repayment BY KATHY CROWDER
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Recent college graduates are remind-ed that the grace period for federal student loans is ending and repayment will begin in November. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), reminds borrowers of their repayment options and strategies that can help keep payments manageable.
Start Repayment An electronic debit account allows online payments or automatic deductions from your checking account and may offer an interest discount. Not only will you save time, but you won’t have to remember to write a check every month. Check with your servicer for details.
Keep Track of Your Loans Know who holds your federal loans and how much you owe. The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) provides a full history of your federal student loans, including your loan balances, names and addresses of your loan holders and colleges attended. Keep an accurate record of both your federal and private loans, and keep your master promissory notes (MPN) and other important paperwork together. Choose a Repayment Plan Select a repayment plan that’s right for your financial situation. You’ll have from 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan you choose. Generally speaking, the longer the loan term, the more interest you will pay. • Standard Repayment A fixed payment amount each month of at least $50, or more if necessary to meet the 10 year repayment requirement. This plan minimizes the total amount of interest you will have to pay over the life of the loan. • Extended Repayment Available to borrowers who owe more than $30,000 in federal student loan debt, extended repayment allows for a maximum repayment period of 25 years. Payment amounts can be fixed or graduated. • Graduated Repayment Payments start out low and increase every two years, with full payment required within 10 years. Your minimum monthly payment must cover the amount of interest that accrues between payments. If you expect your income to increase steadily over time, this plan may be right for you. Borrowers who are experiencing
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Create and stick to a budget Creating a budget will help you live within your income and manage your payments. Meet your “needs” first, then your “wants” as you can afford. Revisit your budget regularly to make adjustments as necessary. Keep in Touch Notify your servicer in writing if you change your name, address or phone number. Keep copies of all correspondence in your financial aid file, which should include all paperwork relating to your loan. financial hardships may be able to choose options that can reduce their monthly payment even further: • Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Available for Direct or FFEL Stafford, Grad PLUS and Consolidation loans; IBR is not available for loans that are currently in default, Parent PLUS Loans, or Consolidation loans that were used to pay off a Parent PLUS Loan. The required monthly payment is capped at an amount that is intended to be affordable based on your income and family size. If you make on-time payments under the IBR plan for 25 years and meet other requirements, you may be able to have the remaining balance of your loan(s) canceled. • Income-Sensitive Repayment Available only for Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL) loans, the Income-Sensitive Repayment Plan is based on your annual income at the time you begin repayment and must be repaid within 10 years. As your income increases or
decreases, so do your payments. • Pay-As-You-Earn Only loans made under the Direct Loan Program - Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized and Direct PLUS loans for graduate or professional students are eligible for repayment under Pay-As-You-Earn. You must be a new borrower. You are a new borrower if you had no outstanding balance on a Direct Loan or FFEL Program loan as of Oct. 1 2007. In addition, you must have received a disbursement of a Direct Loan on or after Oct. 1 2011. The Pay-As-You-Earn plan generally has the lowest monthly payment and eligible borrowers have up to 20 years to repay. If you repay under Pay-As-You-Earn and meet certain other requirements, any remaining balance will be forgiven after 20 years of qualifying repayment. HESC’s Loan Repayment Advisor provides a free, personalized repayment plan by answering a few simple questions. No data or
What if You Can’t Pay? Help is available if you are unemployed or have other extenuating circumstances that make it difficult for you to repay your student loans. Ignoring your student loans will create a more serious situation later. Don’t let payment problems get out of hand; work with your servicer at the first sign of difficulty. You may be eligible for a deferment, which delays payment, or a forbearance, which may temporarily suspend or reduce your payment. Or you may qualify for an income-based repayment plan, which may lower your monthly payment significantly. Managing your student loan obligation is an important step in establishing a good credit history and safe-guarding your financial future. —Kathy Crowder is the senior vice president of communications at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
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‘Get on Your Feet’ Student Loan Forgiveness Program Taking Applications BY ANTON MEDIA STAFF
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Governor Cuomo announced that New York State will begin accepting applications for the new ‘Get On Your Feet’ Loan Forgiveness Program on Dec. 31. First announced as part of Governor Cuomo’s 2015 Opportunity Agenda, the program offers up to 24 months of federal student loan debt relief to recent college graduates living in the state. “Ensuring students are able to pay for college and not saddled with debt is critical for both their individual success and the continued economic growth of New York State,” Governor Cuomo said. “With this program, we are telling recent graduates: if you invest in New York’s future, we will invest in yours.” Studies have shown time and time again that helping students pay for college is critical to ensuring their success after graduation. Students
who graduate with debt are less likely to start a small business or to purchase a home, and the consequences of defaulting on student loans can prevent a person from ever realizing their goals. This program offers that help by supplementing the federal Pay As You Earn loan repayment program and allowing eligible college graduates living in New York State to pay nothing on their student loans for the first two
Great College Professors: BY MEGAN ROTH
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Heavy reading or light? Discussion or lecture? You’ve worked really hard to get into a college or university, so how do you find the best college professors? You know, the ones who motivate, challenge and mold their students into better people? There are plenty of things that you can do to find the best professors, or at least some of the more popular ones, at your college or university. Finding the Best Professors at College
Online Ranking Websites It turns out that online ranking websites are used for more than just rating colleges and universities! You’ll find options that can give you the lowdown on the professors at your school, too. Keep in mind, though, that it’s easier for some people to complain than it is to pay a compliment. But you may be able to find
out more about the classroom style: formal or informal, lots of papers or discussion-oriented.
Your Student Adviser When you are figuring out your course schedule, ask your adviser! Who knows better than someone who hears all day long about what students like or dislike about their courses? Find out if a professor is heavy on the reading or big into papers. Ask direct questions to get a better idea of how they run their classrooms. While your adviser isn’t going to badmouth a fellow co-worker, they can at least guide you to a professor that fits your learning style (and your schedule). Chances are your adviser knows something–just make sure to ask your questions in a way that they can answer.
It’s in the Bio Many college websites now include bios on their professors. You may have
years out of school. To qualify, applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from a college or university located in New York State in or after December 2014, have an adjusted gross income of less than $50,000, and be enrolled in the federal Income Based Repayment plan or Pay as You Earn plan. Recipients will have a maximum of 24 payments, equal to their monthly student loan
repayment amount, paid on their behalf. Applications are accepted year round. Already, more than 2,500 graduates from the class of 2015 have registered to apply for the program through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. Once fully implemented in 2020, more than 24,000 recent graduates are expected to participate. SUNY Student Assembly President and Binghamton University Student Thomas Mastro said, “The ‘Get on Your Feet’ loan forgiveness program ensures that SUNY graduates have time to settle into New York State careers before taking on the added financial burden of having to make student loan payments. The SUNY Student Assembly is proud to stand behind this innovative program, and we encourage all eligible students to apply when they are eligible.” Visit www.hesc.ny.gov/getonyourfeet to learn more and to apply.
How To Find The Best Professors At School to dig very deep to find this information, but it’s there. Some will go into detail about their experience and also list papers that they have written or other published works. It’s a starting point to finding out more. It won’t tell you if the class is easy, but it may help you figure out who the true experts are in each field at your college. If they teach your major, that’s definitely knowledge worth knowing.
Online Syllabus Who knew that you would use the Internet more than as a starting place to find a college? It turns out that it’s also helpful when tracking down a college syllabus. People share them in all sorts of places. Look up the course number and professor to see if you can find one. While you won’t know if the professor is a good fit for you, the syllabus will give you an idea of the course load and if it’s something you feel like you can handle or if you want to keep looking.
Your Major If you chose a college major already, chances are you will share courses with some of the same people as time passes (and depending on the size of your school, of course!). Meeting and getting to know upperclassmen is a great way to find out if the classes you are considering are considered great or not so great. College Profs: Making the Grade Keep in mind that no matter who you speak with and what you read, the bottom line is that it is someone’s opinion. You may take a course and end up with a completely different perspective. Sometimes, the people that challenge us the most are the ones that help build and shape our character in ways that no one else could. Visit www.mycollegeguide.org for more tips and information about college planning.
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It’s the peak of college application season for high school seniors and their families. A flurry of questions and decisions presents itself: How many and which schools to apply to? What can we afford? How do we craft the perfect application? Nearly 3.3 million students are expected to graduate from high school this year, and it’s anticipated that more than 2.1 million of
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Choosing The Right College Find your passion fit first
Uncharted Play CEO Jessica Matthews them will enroll in college directly after high school. Sadly, based on current trends, only 29 percent of them will complete a two-year degree within four years and only 59 percent receive their bachelor’s degree within six. Research suggests that for many students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, the likelihood of graduating from college is heavily influenced by whether the institution they choose is a good match in the first place. Typically, we define “match” by metrics like GPA, SAT scores, or “academic fit.” But matching is about much more than these numbers. It also includes things like school culture, size, distance from home, cost and whether the college aligns with a student’s future aspirations. Deciding which school will provide the launch pad for a student’s career and personal goals has to start with an exploration of career interests, hopes and dreams. Academic fit isn’t just about qualifications—it’s about aspirations: the areas of study, career interests and opportunities for real-world preparation that will motivate a student throughout the
National Geographic photographer Jimmy Chin college experience. Yet, when asked to indicate their planned college course of study, only 36 percent of ACT test takers chose majors that fit with their stated interests—and 32 percent chose majors that were a poor fit with their interests. Studies show that a student’s
major has a big influence on his or her engagement in college and on the likelihood of graduating. If we want to reach the White House’s goal of increasing the number of college graduates by 50 percent by 2020, then cracking the nut on college match matters—and helping
A hotel architect may be someone who loves travel, excelled at math and is a big-picture thinker.
students find their area of study is a critical piece to addressing the “match gap.” So how can families and schools best support students as they prepare for postsecondary education? It starts with creating opportunities for self-discovery and exploration. In many schools, educators are strapped for time and school counselors face large student-to-advisor ratios. There is less time for students to explore who they are, what they’re interested in and what’s possible in tomorrow’s economy—where many of the jobs of the future have yet to be invented. In our work with millions of teenagers and college students, we’ve found that students often have a one-dimensional view of college and careers. They think of specific jobs like veterinarian, lawyer, firefighter. But what many students don’t realize is that careers are often a mashup of people’s interests. For example, a hotel architect may be someone who loves travel, excelled at math and is
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a big-picture thinker. A user interface designer may be an outgoing people-person who always doodled in class. And different college experiences have different results in preparing students to pursue a “mashup” approach. Engaging students in effective planning for college and career is about translating interests into objectives and turning passions into pursuits. But schools are working on this challenge by taking advantage of new technologies that make exploration and personalization possible and scalable. Consider the case of Thomas Viaduct Middle School in Howard County, Maryland, where students leverage sophisticated analytics and digital media to develop more personalized college and career plans. Students are using digital tools to identify strengths and talents, and develop a practical framework to answer tough questions like “What types of things do you love to do?” or “What do you like to learn about?” In districts like Adams 12 in Colorado, students are exploring those same questions through the stories of professionals who have followed their interests to find fulfilling careers. Students have access to online interviews and videos with a diverse set of professionals,
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Careers Forecast: Fastest Growth, Most Jobs, Highest Paying
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Fastest Growing Occupations
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, these 20 careers have seen some pretty significant growth recently and continue to gain momentum, with the highest percent change of employment between 2014 and 2024. Shown here is the occupation, its projected growth rate over the next eight years and its median pay in 2014. • Wind turbine service technicians, 108 percent growth rate, $48,800 per year • Occupational therapy assistants, 43 percent growth rate, $56,950 per year • Physical therapist assistants, 41 percent growth rate, $54,410 per year • Physical therapist aides, 39 percent growth rate, $24,650 per year • Home health aides, 38 percent growth rate, $21,380 per year
• Commercial divers, 37 percent growth rate, $45,890 per year • Nurse practitioners, 35 percent growth rate, $95,350 per year • Physical therapists, 34 percent growth rate, $82,390 per year • Statisticians, 34 percent growth rate,
Registered nurses are expected to have the second highest amount of new jobs available between now and 2024.
$79,990 per year • Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians, 33 percent growth rate, $24,080 per year • Occupational therapy aides, 31 percent growth rate, $26,550 per year • Physician assistants, 30 percent growth rate, $95,820 per year • Operations research analysts, 30 percent growth rate, $76,660 per year • Personal financial advisors, 30 percent growth rate, $81,060 per year • Cartographers and photogrammetrists, 29 percent growth rate, $60,930 per year • Genetic counselors, 29 percent growth rate, $67,500 per year • Interpreters and translators, 29 percent growth rate, $43,590 per year • Audiologists, 29 percent growth rate, $73,060 per year • Hearing aid specialists, 27 percent growth rate, $43,010 per year • Optometrists, 27 percent growth rate, $101,410 per year
Most New Jobs
Here is the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list of the top 20 occupation with the highest projected change in employment, most new jobs in that career in the next eight years, with the job’s 2014 median pay:
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• Personal care aides, 458,100 projected, $20,440 per year • Registered nurses, 439,300 projected, $66,640 per year • Home health aides, 348,400 projected, $21,380 per year • Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food, 343,500 projected, $18,410 per year • Retail salespersons, 314,200 projected, $21,390 per year • Nursing
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The Beauty of Catholic Education Catholic Schools Week (Sunday, January 31st to Saturday, February 6th) is a time when families are invited into Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools to explore the advantages for themselves. Here are some of the things to look for:
A Catholic elementary education addresses the mind, body and spirit of students.
Academic expectations are high, and students are helped to achieve those goals.
Come see where values are learned and lived.
We partner with parents in the education and faith formation of their children.
We set high standards for student achievement and help them succeed.
Attend an Open House during Catholic Schools Week, January 31 - February 6. 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 skills, knowledge, 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 Open Houses and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org
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GROWTH from page 38B assistants, 262,000 projected, $25,100 per year • Customer service representatives, 252,900 projected, $31,200 per year • Cooks, restaurant, 158,900 projected, $22,490 per year • General and operations managers, 151,100 projected, $97,270 per year • Construction laborers, 147,400 projected, $31,090 per year • Accountants and auditors, 142,400 projected, $65,940 per year • Medical assistants, 138,900 projected, $29,960 per year • Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners, 136,300 projected, $22,840 per year • Software developers, applications, 135,300 projected, $95,510 per year • Laborers and freight, stock, and material/ hand movers, 125,100 projected, $24,430 per year • First-line supervisors of office and administrative support
workers, 121,200 projected, $50,780 per year • Computer systems analysts, 118,600 projected, $82,710 per year • Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 117,300 projected, $42,490 per year • Maids and housekeeping cleaners, 111,700 projected, $20,120 per year • Medical secretaries, 108,200 projected, $32,240 per year
Highest Paying Occupations
The following careers are the top 20 highest paying in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and shown with their median pay two years ago:
Personal care aides are projected to have the highest amount of new jobs within the next eight years.
• Physicians and surgeons, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Anesthesiologists, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Orthodontists, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Internists, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Obstetricians and gynecologists, equal to
Petroleum engineer or greater than $187,200 per year • Oral and maxillofacial surgeons, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Surgeons, equal to or greater than $187,200 per year • Psychiatrists, $181,880 per year • Family and general practitioners, $180,180 per year • Chief executives, $173,320 per year • Dentists, all other specialists, $170,110 per year • Pediatricians, general, $163,350 per year • Nurse anesthetists, $153,780 per year • Dentists, general, $149,540 per year • Architectural and engineering managers, $130,620 per year • Petroleum engineers, $130,050 per year • Computer and information systems managers, $127,640 per year • Marketing managers, $127,130 per year • Air traffic controllers, $122,340 per year • Pharmacists, $120,950 per year —Compiled by Christy Hinko
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How high school should be. Founded in 1966, Holy Trinity is a co-educational, college preparatory Catholic high school. Holy Trinity is home to approximately 1000 students from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens and is accredited by the Middle States Association. Holy Trinity takes an individualized approach to academics, giving students an opportunity to take a mixture of Regents, Honors, Advanced Placement and college level courses. Every graduating class has 100% acceptance to colleges and universities and last year’s class was awarded over $34 million in scholarships.
Titan Athletics has consistently produced All-State and All-American athletes and our teams are perennial contenders for league championships. In 2012, our Varsity Baseball team won the CHSAA league championship for the second time in three years. And in 2013, our Varsity Basketball team won the CHSAA State Championship. On College Signing Day, many of our athletes commit to continue their careers at the collegiate level.
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Holy Trinity isn’t just another high school. It’s a place where you’ll learn how to change the world, not how to fit into it. Where you can be yourself. And find yourself. Do more – and be more – than you ever thought you could. While you prepare, not only for college, but for life. That’s probably more than you’re expecting, but think about it: Isn’t that how high school should be?
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Our renowned Performing Arts program enables students to take theatre, dance and choir classes as part of their daily schedules. Many study the performing arts in college and some have pursued professional careers, including “Glee” cast member, Jenna Ushkowitz. Our Fine Arts program boasts the largest art curriculum amongst Catholic high schools and 15 students from the Class of 2015 went on to the most prestigious colleges for Fine Arts/Architecture, including Pratt, Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts.
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Six Ways To Make College More Affordable College admissions can seem a bit like dating: It’s about finding the right match. BY STEPHEN M. SMITH
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A college diploma is no longer a luxury. By 2020, 65 percent of all jobs in the U.S. will require a postsecondary education. Sadly, rising college costs create the perception—and reality—that for many, college is beyond reach. Today, just over 43 million borrowers owe more than $1.2 trillion in student loans, with an average balance of $29,000—outpacing credit card debt and second only to mortgage debt. The good news is, broadband access and mobile computing are converging to make digital tools and apps available for students and families to identify scholarships and affordable college options. Flexible and online learning models allow learners to earn credit for existing experience and get their degrees faster. Colleges are using technology to help students navigate campus life and create efficient academic plans so they can finish in a timely fashion without racking up so much debt along the way. Whether you are the parent of a high schooler or considering college yourself, here are six ways technology can bend the curve on costs to make a degree more affordable:
Follow the money Financial planning and scholarship search are becoming critical pieces of college counseling programs within schools and districts. Helping students understand the ins-and-outs of college costs, what it takes to pay for college, and where to locate money is the first step to ensuring students find the right match and prepare for long-term success. Scholarships, which are one of many sources of funds for college, aren’t just for students with the highest test scores. There are thousands of scholarships available
for students based on their family background, geography, talents, or career aspirations. There are many free tools out there that not only help students track deadlines and award status, but also aggregate awards in searchable formats and provide insights students can use to enhance their chances of success. Last year, students in one Maryland school district used online search tools to secure more than $154.5 million in scholarships, with minority and first-generation college-going students receiving more than $47 million in offers.
Find the right match College admissions can seem a bit like dating: It’s about finding the right match. With only 59 percent of students completing college in six years (yes, six), prospective students should pay attention to how quickly students like them earn a degree. Careful consideration of factors like academic rigor, geography, campus culture, and class schedules on the front-end can save students and families thousands in wasted tuition costs. Like online dating, technology is making unprecedented data available to help applicants make smarter choices. Technology also allows students to explore their strengths and career paths, helping them better understand the academic programs or majors they should be looking for in a college.
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Financial planning and scholarships are becoming critical pieces of counseling programs within schools and districts.
More and more students are getting a jump on their first year of college by taking Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level classes in high school. Taking college courses early can help students prepare for the rigors of college— and save more than a semester’s worth of tuition. But not all schools
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York College provides students with a personal plan that helps them focus their passions and attain their goals. We do so through a high-quality education that emphasizes practical application and a community that’s invested in student success. Students enjoy a variety of comprehensive programs and majors, built on a liberal arts foundation; hands-on learning; dedicated resources for academic and career guidance; and internships in their chosen field. Our supportive campus community offers small class sizes and individual attention; accessible and approachable faculty and staff; dedication to intellectual, professional and social growth; and a friendly network of peers. Only at York College do all of these students have access to the Center for Professional
Excellence (CPE), which helps them develop the attitudes and skills to be effective professionals in whatever career path they choose. The CPE provides professional development through campus seminars, classroom presentations, and student workshops. Topics of discussion are drawn from its National Professionalism Survey, whose results are cited in national media including USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Forbes, and CNN. Learn more about the advantages York College students enjoy at www.ycp.edu/cpe.
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Upon graduation, our students are ready to meet the challenges of their professions. They’ve gained the adaptable skills that will serve them well in today’s shifting landscape. They understand the greater context behind what they’re learning, and they work alongside industry leaders and professionals. They leave York feeling confident and proud of their personal achievements. From Day One, York College prepares students for a lifetime of meaningful careers. To learn more, visit www.ycp. edu, and register for one of our Open Houses (Feb. 6 and April 9) or a campus visit.
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IT STARTS WITH THE CHOICES YOU MAKE . . .
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Online and blended courses now enable students to move at their own pace
AFFORDABLE from page 42B offer AP courses. And for some high school students, taking classes at a local college isn’t an option. Today, online courses can make it possible for students to take AP classes after school—or even during the summer. Low-income students should check for AP test fee waivers. Most states now make it possible for high school students to take courses that apply toward high school graduation and general ed college courses. Careful planning and a willingness to take on an extra challenge can save students time and money.
that offers competency-based learning, adult learners can capitalize on their real-world experience to accelerate their time-to-completion and reduce their tuition and fees.
Use big data for big decisions
Universities are getting smarter about using big data to identify student challenges early, and emerging technologies are making student help more accessible. Miss class twice? You may receive an email or a text from a college adviser. Struggle on a mid-term?
Your professor may direct you to online tutoring. Smart colleges and universities are beginning to implement systems that can recommend classes and strategies that help students to succeed in larger numbers, find their path, and reduce the need for extra semesters or classes. Parents and students should ask admissions officers about how they use data and student support services to ensure students don’t waste time and money while working toward their degrees.
Look beyond books
Say goodbye to seat time Online and blended courses now enable students to move at their own pace, racing through subjects with which they’re comfortable while taking more time with challenging ones. Over the last year, the U.S. Department of Education has approved some of the first online competency-based learning programs, from institutions like Capella University, Western Governors University, and Southern New Hampshire University. By enrolling in a college
More and more students are taking Advanced Placement (AP) and college-level classes in high school.
The typical college student spends $1,200 on textbooks each year. At community colleges, materials make up 39 percent of total cost. Textbook rentals have been around for more than a decade, but with big names like Amazon and Barnes & Noble entering the mix, costs are falling even faster. Textbooks are also unbundling: Companies like PackBack now offer the “$5 textbook”—on-demand, pay-as-you-go digital textbooks. The growth of Open Educational Resources and emergence of new tools make accessing OER easier for students and faculty. Lumen Learning is enabling institutions to create textbooks made up entirely of open, free content, while Intellus helps faculty identify existing free or low-cost course materials for their students. While the headlines continue to bemoan rising college costs, innovations in college search, course-taking, and student supports are quickly empowering students to get a handle on college costs, making the promise of a postsecondary education possible. Stephen M. Smith is the president of advising and admissions at Hobsons.
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Websites That Rank College Professors BY MEGAN ROTH
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It wasn’t easy getting into college: you’ve worked long and hard and want to make sure that you can find professors who are the best in their field...at least at your school. My College Guide has discovered websites that rank college professors so you have some idea of what to expect before you ever set foot inside the college classroom. Ranking College Professors
Rate My Professors This established site is super popular for a reason: it’s chock full of student reviews. They boast over 7,500 schools and more than 14 million student-generated comments and ratings. It’s easy to use and easy to rate.
focused on the attractiveness of a professor and instead covers the really important stuff, like how good of a professor he or she is based on student-submitted reviews. You may find out what the
MyEdu (formerly Pick A Prof) Though this site has undergone a namechange and a bit of a reformat, it’s also less
Your Professor, Graded At the end of the day, it’s all up to you. Take into consideration what others say, but also remember that it’s far easier for some folks to complain than it is to post something nice. Everyone has his or her own definition of what makes a great teacher. Without knowing the back-story, it’s not always easy to tell if a review is written because a student slacked off and their grade suffered for it or if a professor truly maintains a difficult course schedule. At the very least, you can always switch classes that first week if a course is not what you thought it would be. Visit www.mycollegeguide.org for more tips and information about college planning.
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The mission of St. John’s Military School is to provide each cadet with the opportunity to grow spiritually, intellectually, and physically in a structured environment. We take great pride in being one of the top academic military schools in the country. More than 90 percent of graduates go on to institutions of higher learning. This superior academic performance is a result of a low student-to-teacher ratio, boy-centered education, and a structured learning environment. Almost every student improves his GPA by one point or more in his first semester. Teachers learn cadets’ strengths, weaknesses, and learning style while working to develop the “whole boy.” A faculty advisor and a military advisor monitor each student’s academic progress and personal development, as well as offer moral support. Advisors have daily contact with cadets and communicate with parents regularly. St. John’s offers the unique opportunity to develop a life of structure, discipline, and integrity -- as well as a life of faith, community, and giving. Cadets are encouraged to take ownership of his faith through fellowship groups, meaningful life-application of Scripture, and ethical integrity.
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New Tech Initiative at St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope School greater student engagement, and a more authentic way of preparing students for real life and the workplace. The students have already been working with Google Docs, which allows them to work collaboratively with classmates and teachers.
Student volunteers – members of the “iSquad” - are helping to manage and deploy the devices. Early feedback from teachers AND students is overwhelmingly positive. Both groups are excited about the possibilities that lay ahead.
Eighth graders deploying their devices.
Third graders hard at work on their Chromebooks.
becoming more educated and aware while online. Behind the scenes preparations are being made as well. The school is increasing the capacity of the wireless network and Internet access to better support the additional devices. Teachers have been receiving ongoing staff development, preparing lesson plans, and exploring the new digital tools that are available to them.
Good Digital Citizenship is also reinforced. There is a focus on responsible use, respecting others in online settings just as in face-to-face relationships, and
Technology implementation remains a critical piece of St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope’s vision and strategic plan for the future. Interacting with and understanding new methods of teaching and learning through tech resources is keeping this school on the cutting edge of achievement.
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Westbury – St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School is beginning the next phase of their technology plan. Each student in grades 3 through 8 is receiving a Chromebook laptop computer. The laptop will be the students’ primary computing device for use throughout the school day. The 1:1 deployment is part of an initiative called Blended Learning. Blended Learning is a combination of access to technology and Internet resources with traditional methods of teaching and learning. There are a number of benefits to this approach, chief among them being
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Beyond The Campus Tour 7 Signs to look for when you visit a college How’s the library? BY WENDY BURTTHOMAS
Find out what students do for fun
As the time to choose a college approaches, you’ll probably want to visit as many schools as possible to get a feel for which one is the best fit for you. But sometimes, visiting a school is more of a distraction than an answer. After all, the tour guide is bound to show you the nicest dorm rooms (which you probably won’t have a chance of getting), but will she tell you which professors are the human equivalent of NyQuil? To get the true scoop on college life, it’s important to get beyond the tour script and ask the tough questions. When you go, here’s what you’ll want to check out to see if the school’s worth applying to.
Is most of the activity focused on-campus or off? Is the Greek scene a big part of campus life? Does the whole campus go crazy for football, or do the students seem more artsy and independent? Depending on your interests, you’ll want to make sure that the school has what you need to thrive socially.
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How’s the food? OK, maybe it’s not the most important thing, but you’ll be eating food from the college cafeteria every day for at least your first couple of years, so you’ll want to make sure it’s edible. Take a swing by the cafeteria for lunch to try it for yourself.
Sit in on a class Don’t just take the tour guide’s word that the professors are fantastic—go sit in on a class in a field that you’re interested in, and find out for yourself. You’ll probably need to get the college
Find out what students do for fun. admissions office’s approval to sit in on a course, but they should be able to help you find one that coincides with your visit, if your tour is during the
regular school year. Check out www. ratemyprofessors.com to find out what regular students think of your lecturer.
What sort of sports and outdoor activities can you take part in? If you love to run, take a look at the
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At The Mary Louis Academy, you will own your voicedistinctive, confident, intelligent, creative, and empowereda voice that will be one of your greatest assets in life.
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The Mary Louis Academy is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, New York Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and Chartered by the State of NY.
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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 AACSBaccredited undergraduate program in the School of Business. CCSU offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Master’s and sixthyear levels, the MBA, and the EdD in Educational Leadership. Committed to educational excellence and access, the University 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% 10 RESIDENCE HALLS: Housing 2,700 students. INTRAMURAL SPORTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN: Softball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Basketball, Soccer and Whiffle Ball
works to keep tuition low and to provide a robust financial aid program that has grown to more than $90 million annually. Last year alone, the University provided more than $1 million in scholarship funds to nearly 600 students. The college guide Affordable Colleges Online recognizes CCSU as one of the top “low-cost colleges with graduates who earn high starting salaries.” 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 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 notes, “There are great professors at CCSU who are willing to help out every step of the way.” CLUB SPORTS: Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Karate, Equestrian, Rugby, Paintball, Skiing & Snowboarding CO-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS: 125 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).
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.
opened 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.
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.
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.
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. 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,
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 860-832-CCSU
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location isn’t everything, it can play a big part in your college experience, so it’s worth considering. (Check out our list of great college towns for some ideas of places to consider applying.)
track. If swimming’s your thing, you’ll want to check out the pool facilities— and if you love mountain biking, then see how far you are from nearby trails and how easy they are to get to. Some schools in beautiful areas, such as Colorado College, offer students the chance to take outdoors excursions every weekend. If you’d be interested, ask a student who’s attended one of the events about what it’s like.
How easy is it to get home? Obviously, this isn’t something to ask your campus tour guide—you’ll answer this question
How’s the library? You’ll probably be spending plenty of time there, especially during finals week. Is it well stocked? Is it quiet and comfortable enough to study in? Take a look at the students there—if they all seem incredibly stressed, it may not be the best place to spend four years of your life.
How’s the food?
Which sports and outdoor activities can you take part in?
What’s off campus? At some schools, you’ll have enough to do that you’ll rarely want to leave campus—but when you do, what will you find? Is the college located in an interesting city with lots of cheap restaurants and nightlife options? Or are you an hour or more from any place worth seeing? While
What’s off campus?
yourself when you make the trek there. If getting back and forth between home and the dorm seems like a huge hassle, it may not be the best place to set up shop for four years. Visit www.mycollegeguide.org for more tips and information about college planning.
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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! 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.
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This Is Our Quest: To Help Children Become Strong In Mind, Body & Spirit. Let’s do it together! The “New” Holy Child Academy
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Sunday, January 31st at 11AM - 2PM Please call Corrie Bowen at (516) 626-9300, Ext. 150 if you have any questions, or prefer a private tour. • The “New”* Holy Child Academy - Long Island’s only private Catholic school, Toddler – 8th grade. • A just completed $7,000,000 renovation • Students come from the towns of Brookville, Carle Place, East Williston, Garden City, Glen Cove, Hicksville, Huntington, Manhasset, Port Washington, Syosset, and many, many more!
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Top Five Journalism Programs Around BY RACHEL HIRSCHHEIMER
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Journalism is one of the most competitive fields out there. It is evolving each and every day. So is a career in journalism the right path for you? If you are into storytelling, researching and writing, then journalism may be a major you may want to consider. To help you out, here are the top five colleges with the best journalism programs around.
Boston University The College of Communication at Boston University has an excellent amount of opportunities both in the school and outside. BU’s journalism program allows students to focus on online journalism, broadcast journalism, journalism, magazine journalism or photojournalism. Many classes journalism students take are outside of the College of Communications because the school wants their journalists to graduate with a well-rounded liberal arts background combined with the skills and experience a journalist will need in the field.
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Emerson College Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson College provides a unique approach to their Journalism course. After adopting a new multimedia curriculum back in 2011, students now learn to tell stories and report the news through many different mediums. The college works on improving students’ reporting skills through audio reports, video reports and on the web so that when students finally begin working in the field, they are fluent in different media forms. Graduates have landed jobs at The Boston Globe, Detroit News, NBC, Inside Edition and more as reporters, producers, writers, editors and press secretaries.
Ithaca College The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College gives students the chance to immerse themselves in the field of journalism with their many resources. The student-run weekly newspaper, The Ithacan welcomes everyone from freshmen to seniors. ICTV is the school’s notable television station which covers a wide range of topics from hard news to Hollywood gossip. Many journalism classes at Ithaca teach students to
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Boston University look deeper into topics such as ethics, economics and media history, which can be extremely helpful down the road.
Syracuse University At the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, students have many choices in the journalism field. They can decide to focus on broadcast and digital journalism or magazine, newspaper and online journalism, or they can major in photography. In any of the majors falling under journalism, students will get hands-on experience in the classroom using the same equipment that is
used in professional newsrooms. Newhouse’s student-run newspaper, The Daily Orange, and the school’s entertainment site, The NewsHouse, tests students’ abilities to write and report with deadlines. This prestigious program offers many opportunities to experience real journalism situations.
The University of Texas at Austin From the day a journalism student enters the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin, they will begin learning all of the skills a journalist
Syracuse University will need to succeed. In 2012, the Moody College of Communication opened the Belo Center for New Media, which helped launch the university’s digital-based undergraduate curriculum. The program starts at Level 1, teaching students the “critical values and sensibility at the heart of the journalistic method.” Each level of journalism progressively moves deeper into the field until the student reaches Level 5. This is where the journalists must complete a professional internship or take part in the school’s multimedia news website. The Moody College of Communications also offers a sports journalism track.
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A CAREER IN 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. 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 Ellman 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. 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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