Elizabeth Xxxxxxs Senior Survival Guide

Mrs. Bernstein Period 4

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Potential Careers Colleges: NYU & Baruch Campus Map: NYU & Baruch Colleges: Penn State University Campus Map: Penn State University Proof of Campus Visit Resum College/Scholarship Essay Works Cited 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Potential Careers
Top Executive Educational Requirements Salary Scale: Median Annual Wages
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Business Administration/Liberal Arts $62,900 - $137,020 According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of top executives will see little to no change within the next few years, until maybe 2018. The growth of an industry depends on the success/failure of a top executive, so they have a primary role in the success of a company. There will be a lot of competition for this position considering that it could attract several applicants. This career interests me because it gives me the opportunity to demonstrate my leadership skills. They are among the highest paid workers and they do anything that they can to succeed, which is something that I strongly believe insuccess. These people are able to manage their time well and run their companies in order to meet the goals they anticipated. I would specifically like to be a top executive for a financial company because finance is one of my interests and something that I want to major in, in college. - Highly developed personal qualities - Should be able to communicate clearly & persuasively - Have the ability to analyze large amounts of information & data quickly - Is able to evaluate relationships among several factors - Leadership, Self-Confidence, Motivation, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Determination

Administrative Services Manager

- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/Accounting/ Finance $52,240 - $98,980 The employment rate for this job is expected to grow about as fast as average. Its projected to grow 12% over the next decade. The increasing use of technology, especially in the office, will reduce the need for some positions, but not as much for the management positions.

Producer/Director
- No specific requirements - Degree in arts management or managing nonprofit organizations $41,890 - $105,070 The employment rate for this job is expected to grow about as fast as average. Its projected to grow 11% over the next decade. The expanded use of media and increasing box-office receipts of major studio films will increase the need for workers as well as rising demands for US films in other countries.

Growth Potential

Why this career interests you

This career is found in all industries. Administrative service managers work through private industries and government. I have an interest in planning, directing, and coordinating different services to allow companies to operate effectively and efficiently. I am comfortable carrying the weight of my companys success on my shoulder since I am improving my time management skills. They also have the opportunity to travel a lot which is something that I enjoy doing. - Good leadership & communication skills - Ability to establish effective working relationships with other people - Analytical, detail-oriented, flexible, & decisive - Coordinate several activities at once - Cope with deadlines - Analyze & resolve problems

This career interests me because it involves the production of films, which includes screenwriting. Writing is something that I really enjoy doing and as a director Id be able to have the opportunity to contribute my part to the script. Ive always wanted to have the experience of directing a movie where I get to choose the cast members and approve of the sets, scripts, costumes, etc. I also like watching award-winning movies hoping one day that Id be able to direct my own. - Patience & commitment - Be able to work under stress and adhere to changes - Be able to cope with long and irregular working hours - Talent and creativity - Management ability - Business acumen

Character/ Personality Traits/ Special Skills Needed

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College: New York University

This university looks specifically at the SAT writing section for admissions. In addition, an essay is required for admissions. Some of the very important admission factors are class rank, application essay, extracurricular activities, recommendations, GPA, and standardized test scores. Essays, recommendations, and school achievement records are the most important. $41,606 annually + Books & Supplies- $1,070 $15,181 annually Urban setting; residential campus Associate Degrees: Liberal Arts, Health Professions Bachelor's Degrees: Visual and Performing Arts, Business/Marketing, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Communications/Journalism, Health Professions, Psychology 1 hour & 20 minutes by subway Standard cost for subway transportation Urban setting; located in the city of New York Seasonal weather NYU is a very popular school known for its academic excellence. It is one of the leading research universities in our country and has won many awards. #18 on Forbes Best Business Schools List New York University has always been my dream school ever since I decided that I wanted to go in to business. They have one of the nations best business programs at their business school NYU Stern and I do meet the academic requirements. Although it may be a bit pricey, its close to home and it fits my needs. A lot of well-known scholars have graduated from NYU.

Admission Requirements Tuition Room & Board Information Programs Commutation Time & Cost Geographic Location & Climate Reputation Acceptable/Unacceptable

College: Baruch (CUNY)

This university looks specifically at the SAT subject test scores for admissions. Some of the very important admission factors are rigor of secondary school records, standardized test scores, and academic GPA. The average high school GPA has to be between 82 92 and the average SAT score is 1140-1280 out of 1600. $5,610 annually + Books & Supplies- $1,070 $10,382 annually Urban setting; commuter campus Bachelor's Degrees: Business/Marketing, Communications/Journalism, Social Sciences, Psychology 1 hour & 30 minutes by subway Standard cost for subway transportation Urban setting; located in the city of New York Seasonal weather After doing some extensive research on NY Times articles featuring Baruch, I found that Baruch has a really good reputation, especially its business school. They use current and social issues to incorporate in to their lessons, which is something that I feel is important for a student to learn. Baruch is also featured on Forbes Best Business Schools list. Baruch college would be a reasonable choice for me because it is affordable, close to home, and has programs that I am interested in. The Zicklin School of Business has a program where I could study business management. A lot of top companies are associated with Baruch. Moreover, Ernst & Young offers internships to Baruch students, which is something that I really wanted to do ever since I visited the company in Times Square.

Admission Requirements Tuition Room & Board Information Programs Commutation Time & Cost Geographic Location & Climate Reputation

Acceptable/Unacceptable

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Campus Map: New York University

Campus Map: Baruch (CUNY)

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College: Penn State University

This university looks specifically at the SAT subject test scores for admissions. Some of the very important admission factors are standardized test scores and academic GPA. A SAT combined score of 1750-1990 is required. Two-thirds of the decision is based on the high school GPA. $15,984 annually + Books & Supplies- 1,456 $9,420 annually Suburban setting; residential campus Associate's Degrees: Business/Marketing, Liberal Arts, Health Professions, Computer and Information Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences, Engineering Technologies Bachelors Degrees: Business/Marketing, Engineering, Communications/Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Health Professions 4 hours & 40 minutes by car $1,728 annually Suburban setting; Large town; located 90 miles from Harrisburg Seasonal weather Recently Penn State had been featured in the news for a sex abuse scandal. A former coach and other Penn State officials were accused of sexually abusing young boys in the locker room. This changes my whole perspective of the school and raises doubts as to whether or not I should go there. Penn State has been known as an Ivy League school with great academic programs and athletics. However, Id rather stay in New York for my studies, considering that it is almost 5 hours away from home, and Id be spending a lot on transportation and commute. The recent scandal heard about in the news is another reason as to why Penn State wouldnt be a good choice for me. Itd be best to study at a school that is closer to home and has a better reputation.

Admission Requirements Tuition Room & Board Information

Programs

Commutation Time & Cost Geographic Location & Climate Reputation

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Campus State

Map: Penn University

Proof of Visit: College House-

Campus Baruch Open 11/12/11

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Resume

Elizabeth Poon
XXX 119 Street South Ozone Park, NY 11420 Home phone (718) xxx-xxxx Cell phone (917) xxx-xxxx elizabeth.xxxxn@gmail.com
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EDUCATION: Sept. 2008 - Present

Richmond Hill High School Academy of Hospitality & Travel Virtual Enterprises New Horizons Graduation Date: June 2012 Average: 90% Relevant Courses: AP Calculus AB Microsoft Office Certification Engineering

Richmond Hill, NY

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2009 Present

July 2011 August 2011

Math Tutor/Outreach Coordinator Tutor students in grades 9 12 in Math at Richmond Hill High School Coordinate tutors schedules Planned fundraising events including a bake sale NY Cares Team Leader Helped coordinate community service events for NY Cares Virtual Enterprises, International- Intern Prepared and compiled financial records and invoices Created ads and designs for an online firm Arista/National Honor Society Key Club Math Tutor Program NY Cares Community Service Outdoor Track Team Expert Certification, Microsoft Word 2007 MOS Certification, PowerPoint 2007 MOS Certification, Excel 2007 Excellent written communication and organizational skills Elected President of Arista (National Honor Society) Elected President of Key Club Selected Lead Math Tutor/Coordinator Selected NY Cares Team Leader Honor Society Member Certificate of Merit from Michael G. Miller (NYS Assembly) Presidents Award for Educational Excellence

Richmond Hill, NY

New York, NY

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: 2009 - Present

Richmond Hill, NY

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HONORS & AWARDS:

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Available upon request

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College/Scholarship Essay -Person/Historical Figure who has had a major impact on my life Americas economy continues to thrive today despite the economic downfalls that we hear about in the media. Careers in business are highly pursued, where some of the most professional and well-paid jobs are in the business field. Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc. is one of the most powerful and richest businesspeople in the world today and is an inspiration for anyone who wants to pursue a career in business. I started high school with the notion that I wanted to be involved in law and international studies. During my freshman year, I was deciding what studies I would be most interested in so that I could take the classes needed. During my sophomore year I began to have an idea of what I wanted to do. Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc. was discussed in the media a lot during that time and I often read about him in Forbes magazine. After reading and hearing so much about him, I became interested in his success as an individual, and soon I was inspired. Seeing that Steve Jobs, who dropped out of college, was now a successful businessperson, I decided that I wanted to go into the business field. With Steve Jobs as my influence, I began to do an extensive research on careers in the business field. Steve Jobs company, Apple, is a leading company in the consumer technology world. He is also the CEO of Pixar Animation studios. His great success is what motivated me to be interested in business. The fact that one person could accomplish so much in their lifetime is what inspires me the most. It shows that we, as individuals, are capable of doing anything that we put our minds to. Steve Jobs once said, Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. His leadership qualities are another factor that I respect and admire. Most of us want to be successful, but we have to work towards that success, even if it means failing a few times. Steve Jobs is the sole example of business success and has influenced me to work harder and to the best of my ability.

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Steve Jobs is a leading business figure in the economy. His dedication to his work is something that has always inspired and influenced me to work harder. If one ordinary man such as himself can do such great things, why cant I? Steve Jobs continues to be my greatest influence and I hope that one day Ill be able to achieve success like his.

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Works Cited
"Baruch College." Collegeboard.com. College Board. Web. <http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=1677&profileId=7>. "Basic Admissions Requirements." Penn State Undergraduate Admissions. Penn State University. Web. <http://admissions.psu.edu/academics/majors/requirements/50percent/>. "The Best Business Schools, 2011." Information for the World's Business Leaders - Forbes.com. Forbes. Web. <http://www.forbes.com/lists/2011/95/best-business-schools-11_land.html>. "New York University." Collegeboard.com. College Board. Web. <http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3186&profileId=1>. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008. Print. "Penn State University." Collegeboard.com. College Board. Web. <http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=4136&profileId=1>. "Reputation." Www.nyu.edu. New York University. Web. <http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/undergraduateadmissions/is-nyu-right-for-you/reputation.html>. Revkin, Andrew C. "Baruch College News - The New York Times." Times Topics - The New York Times. NY Times. Web. <http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/organizations/b/baruch_college/index.html>. Valade, Jodie. "Penn State (Sex Abuse Scandal 2011)- The New York Times." Times Topics - The New York Times. NY Times. Web. <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/p/pennsylvania_state_university/index.ht ml>.

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