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Senior Survival Guide

By: Poonam Persaud

Period: 4th

Mrs. Bernstein


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Queens College...page 3

Stony Brook...page 4

Penn State..page 5

Colleges mapspages 6-8

Occupational Therapypage 9

Physician Assistant...page 10

Pediatrician..page 11

Resume..page 12

College Visitpage 13

College Essaypage 14-15

Bibliography..page 16


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Queens College (cuny)

Admission

Requirements

Successful candidates have at least a B+ average in a well-rounded program of study that includes

academic course work in math (3 years), English (4 years), lab science (2 years), social studies (4

years), and foreign language (3 years).

TUITION Yearly tuition is $5,130 for undergraduates and $8,210 for graduate students. For out-of-state andinternational students, tuition is $460 per credit for undergraduates and $640 per credit forgraduate students.

Scholarship

Information

The Office of Honors and Scholarships offers a variety of services to currently enrolled Queens

College students. In addition to managing selection and administration of many Queens College

Foundation scholarship awards, they provide assistance to students who are applying for outside

scholarship aid and fellowship programs.

Commutation Time

and Cost

45 minutes to go, J train and Q25 bus

Location 65-30 Kissena Blvd.

Flushing, New York 11367

CONS -A good majority of the students are somewhat immature and stuck in a high school mindset-Street parking around the neighborhood is a nightmare -The cafeteria food is beyond horrible

Suitable? Queens College is a suitable school for me because it is very close to home; the campus is verybeautiful and neat. The tuition is of great range and they provide an academic program I want,

physician assistant. There are many clubs and organizations and a very diverse school.


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Stony BROOK (SUNY)

Admission

Requirements

The middle 50% of their 2011 enrolled freshmen had:

SAT Math scores between 590 and 690; SAT Critical Reading scores between 540 and 640; SAT Writing scores between 530 and 640; ACT scores between 25 and 29.

TUITION $6994 for tuition and fees

Scholarship

Information

The University offers many scholarships that DO NOT REQUIRE STUDENT APPLICATIONS. Instead all

students who meet the eligibility criteria of the specific scholarship are reviewed and considered

prior to the completion of the recipient selection process

Commutation Time

and Cost

Take the Long Island Railroad's Port Jefferson line from Penn Station in Manhattan to Stony Brook.

The LIRR station is at the north end of the campus; bus service to the central campus is provided.

Location Stony Brook University is situated on an 1,100 acre site on the north shore of Long Island insoutheastern New York. They are approximately 60 miles east of New York City.

SLEEP AWAY $ 6,748 for NY state residents

Suitable? Stony brook is a very well respected school with high expectations. However Stony Brook would notbe the best choice of college for me. The school is far, it would take about 2 hours to get there and

the expenses are out of my range.


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Penn state (away)

Admission

Requirements

The high school grade-point average (GPA) accounts for approximately two-thirds of our decision.

The remaining one-third is based on other factors, which may include standardized test scores

(SAT or ACT), class rank, personal statement and activities list.

TUITION In state tuition $14,416 and Out of state $ 25,496

Scholarship

Information

Fischer Family Scholarship Program, Jane Ireland Student Fund Scholarship, Osher Foundation Re-

entry Scholarship, Trustee Scholarship Program, and Alpha Sigma Lambda

SLEEP AWAY Standard double (May 15 Aug. 13)$1,755.00 Daily Rate$19.50/nightCampus meal plan (May 15 Aug. 13) $1,827.00 includes $859.50 dining dollars)

Daily Rate $20.30/night ($10.75 base + $9.55 dining dollars)

Location 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, Pennsylvania

CONS Penn State University has been ranked the No. 1 party school in the nation by the PrincetonReview.

Suitable? Penn State is a large university, with up to date research and equipment and facilities and hasmany outdoor activities but the college is too far and expensive.


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QUEENS

COLLEGE


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STONY bROOK


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Penn state


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Occupational TherapyEducational

Requirements

A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy is the typical minimum requirement for entry

into the field. Occupational therapists must attend an academic program accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) in order to sit for the national

certifying exam.

Salary Home health care services $74,510, Nursing care facilities $72,790Offices of other health care practitioners $69,360 General medical and surgical hospitals $68,100Elementary and secondary schools $60,020

Growth Potential Employment is expected to grow much faster than average, and job opportunities should be good,especially for therapists treating the elderly. Occupational therapists are regulated in all 50 States;

requirements vary by State.

Occupational therapists are increasingly taking on supervisory roles, allowing assistants and aides

to work more closely with clients under the guidance of a therapist.

Characteristics

Needed

Excellent problem solving skills, good organizational skills, good interpersonal skills, the ability to

communicate well in person and in writing, the ability to work with little supervision, creativity and

empathy.

Interest This job interests me because since my father I have always wanted to help people recover fromtheir pains and go back to their normal lives. To see people smile when they when they recover is

what I want to see, because I would know I influenced the outcome of their happiness.


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Physician assistant

Educational

Requirements

Physician assistant educational programs usually take at least 2 years to complete for full-time

students. Most programs are at schools of allied health, academic health centers, medical

schools, or 4-year colleges; a few are at community colleges, are part of the military, or are at

hospitals. Many accredited PA programs have clinical teaching affiliations with medical schools.

Salary General medical and surgical hospitals $84,550 Outpatient care centers $84,390 Offices ofphysicians $80,440 Federal Executive Branch $78,200Colleges, universities, and professional

schools $74,200

Growth Potential Physician assistants held about 74,800 jobs in 2008. The number of jobs is greater than thenumber of practicing PAs because some hold two or more jobs.

Characteristics

NeededAbility to work quickly and make good decisions under pressure, effective interpersonal

communication, and the ability to work with a team of care givers

Interest Being a physician assistant is a job that interests me because you are not stuck with doing onejob. There are varies of job that you can. The pay is good and there are many jobs available for

physicians.


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PediatricianEducational

Requirements

Two to four years of pre-medical university studies approved by a Faculty of Medicine, a three to

four year Medical Doctor (MD) program and four years of residency in an accredited university

department of pediatrics.

Salary The average hourly wage in that sector is $78.67 while the average annual salary was $163,360.The second largest concentration of pediatricians was in general medical and surgical hospitals

where there were 4,560 employed at an average annual salary of $159,570

Growth Potential Pediatrician careers are also highly presented by the prospect of growth. In return as pediatriciansgrow in their medical expertise and following, their pediatrician career will be rewarded as such.

Characteristics Needed Caring and compassionate, intellectually, able to successfully complete the academic training andkeep up to date with new developments in medicine, able to get along well with people

(especially children), emotionally strong and mature, strong communication, teaching and

leadership skills.

Interest I have always wanted to be a pediatrician but not for the pay but for my love of children. I adorechildren and wanted to help keep them healthy and see them grow into wonderful strong

teenagers.


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Poonam PersaudXX-XX 312 STREET

Richmond Hill, NY 1119

Cell phone (347) XXX-XXXX

[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: A high school graduate seeking to attend your college

EDUCATION: Richmond Hill High School89-30 114th Street

Richmond Hill, NY 11418

Academy of Hospitality & Travel

Graduation Date: June 2012

Average: 89%

RELEVANT COURSES: Intro to GeographyTravel & Tourism

AP English

Microsoft Office Certification

SKILLS: Certified In Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Expert 2007

ACTIVITIES: Tech Squad ARISTA

Key Club. College Now New York Cares Team Leader

VOLUNTEER: ARISTA/ Key Club Volunteer Work/NY Cares Planting bulbs at Forest Park Breast Cancer Walk Penny Harvest March Of Dimes Adopt a Key Clubber

EXPERIENCES: Anita Askienazy, Manager

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center thrift Shop

1440 Third Ave. between 81st and 82nd Street

NY, NY Phone: 212-535-1250


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My Trip To Queens College


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Growing up weve always had role models like, Superman, Spiderman and Batman. As we grow

older we change and so do our role models. Now many look up to Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Eminem,

but as for me, my role model was my father. He was someone that I always looked up to, but not for

the job he did, but for who he was. My father and I were very close; he always listened to me and

bought me anything I wanted. I was daddys little girl and never wanted that to change. But of course

all good things must come to an end one day.

At age nine my parents got divorced and it broke my heart. I knew that my father was to blame for

what happened but I couldnt accept the fact and always held my mom responsible. After 4 years of

not seeing my father, one day my mom met my cousin and he told her my dad was in the hospital. We

called many hospitals in Brooklyn until we found the hospital. I went and saw my dad the next day; I

was timorous and afraid to see him because I didnt know what was wrong. Turns out my father had

lost his sight, I cried so hard and it hurt me so badly because he couldnt see how much his little girl

had grown up. When he got out of the hospital I started to go to my fathers house every week and

visit him. We talked and laughed and had many wonderful moments together. We were united again

and I couldnt have been happier, but it was very difficult for me, I had to ta ke care of my father

because soon he could not walk anymore. And even though my father could not see and walk

anymore he was never cheerless or gloomy. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone

laugh. I realized that I have become more and more of my father, never sad or depressed. He was the

greatest thing that had ever happened to me and I was so thankful to be in his life again.

My father always taught me to never be sad, he always said never be serious in life always joke

around. I always had a smile on my face but my heart was always sad. There were many

responsibilities for me; I had school, my home and my father. When I was with my father I had to


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clean, attempt to cook, do everything he needed me to do. I would have to put everything in the same

place so he could feel for everything. All I ever wanted to do was help my father, which led to helping

me find out what I want to in the future; occupational therapy.

November, 2011 my father passed away, this was and still is a very hard time for me. I felt as if it

was my fault; I couldnt physically help him get better, even though I wanted to. He helped me realize

that occupational therapy was the job for me. Even though I could not help do anything to help him

physically get better, I know that I will get the comfort I need by helping others. I would love the

feeling to know that I am helping someone recover and get back to their normal lives so they can

enjoy it.

Even though my father is not physically here anymore, he will always be in my heart to guide me.

He is still my role model and I will never lose him because he is in me. My father has impacted me so

much, taught me never to be sad. He was a generous and kind person and taught me to be like that,

and those are traits I will never lose. Because of my father I have become the person I am today and I

am so thankful for him.


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Bibliography http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/content/requestaction.asp?aspaction=gethtmlprofile&format=ht

ml&occpro_id=71002687

www.bls.gov www.psu.edu/ http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Pages/default.aspx http://www.stonybrook.edu


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