College Interview Dress DOWN tips

Men's Interview Attire

The Suit:
•The sleeves should taper, gradually ending just over the wrist so the shirt cuff extends about 1/2 inch beyond the jacket sleeve.
•The pant leg bottom in the front should touch the front of the shoe and angle towards the back of the shoe to fall just above the heel.
•Pant cuff or no cuff is a personal choice.
•Choose dark colors, such as navy, gray or coffee beige. Suit should be solid color or subtle pinstripes.
•The fabric should be worsted wool or gabardine, a firm hard-finish durable fabric (such as lightweight wool or rayon).
•Suit is always first choice, but if unavailable, a navy jacket or blazer with black or navy buttons and gray or beige pants are acceptable.
The Dress Shirt:
•The button down collar offers a more casual look than the more formal business style of a point collar.
•Choose a good fit, neatly pressed.
•Best colors include white, pale blue, tan or yellow
•Always wear an undershirt. Avoid v-neck style since the neckline may show
The Tie:
•Your tie should be darker than your shirt and should not extend below the belt.
•Purchase several ties that compliment your suit to give your wardrobe versatility.
•Wear 100% silk (or similar looking) in solid colors or small patterns.


Women's Interview Attire

The Suit:
•Choose conservative colors such as black, navy, gray, tan or brown in a flattering cut.
•The fabric should be gabardine, a firm hard•finish durable fabric such as light wool or rayon.
•Suit should be a solid color or subtle pinstripes.
•A business dress, worn with a jacket, or a tailored pantsuit is acceptable.
•Avoid wearing trendy lapels or buttons.
•Make sure the skirt length is just at knee length, either right above or right below the knee.
The Blouse:
•Wear a neutral color such as white or beige; avoid bright colors and large prints.
•Do NOT wear a low-cut or see-through blouse
Make-up and Jewelry:
•Avoid bright colors and excessive amounts.
•Light shades of lip coloring and nail polish are recommended.
•Jewelry should be small and conservative. Only 1 ring per hand.
•Avoid costume jewelry
•Earrings should be small studs or clip-ons with only 1 earring per ear.
•Wear hair so it's not always falling into your face.
Shoes and Hosiery:
•Do not wear open toe or open heel shoes or heels higher than 2 inches.
•Your shoe color should coordinate with your ensemble and remain in the neutral zone, such as navy, black or taupe.
•Wear hosiery that is close to your skin color.

How to Get College Internship Credit

INTERNSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT

There are several lists for internships for academic credit and support students seeking credit for internships can access. Please note that students have the responsibility to arrange course credit for their internships, when required by your company. All current students can enroll in an internship course during the first two (2) weeks of any quarter without direct employer involvement, and it is not necessary for you to contact the Center for Career Services.

For internships that require credit, the important things employers must do are: (1) time the hiring schedule to so that students can enroll in an internship class, and; (2) confirm a student’s hiring prior to the “Week 2” deadline. Most college quarters generally begin the first week of January, the first week of April, in mid-June, and the last week of September.

Good luck college students! Now go find your internships!

Legacy of Self Made Women Forum! Tuesday, November 29, 2011

• Frances Kweller, Founder & CEO , Kweller Prep Tutoring & Educational Services
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• Shivani Siroya, CEO/Founder, InVenture
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• BETSY BERKHEMER-CREDAIRE, PRESIDENT, BERKHEMER CLAYTON INC.
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• Tracy Williams, President and CEO, Olmstead Williams Communications, Inc.
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• Hilary Stevens, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
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• Joy Chudacoff, CEO/Founder, Smart Women Smart Solutions
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• Cathy Alessandra, CEO/Publisher, Today's Innovative Woman
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• Jo Bernard, Founder, Commandos Patches
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• Kate Rosloff, Owner, KR Associates
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• Stacey Freeman, Director of Major Gifts, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
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• Maureen Bernstein, Vice Presidetn, Kaercher Campbell & Associates
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• LiAnn Ishizuka, Engagement Manager, InVenture
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• Djena Graves Lennix, Director of Business Development, ICV Partners
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• Carol Cheng-Mayer, Vice President, Bel Air Investment Advisors
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• Katherine Blair, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
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• Dana Hollinger, Founder, Dana Hollinger Group
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• Tracey MacDOnald, Director of West Coast Operations, Dress for Success
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• Sally Jameson, Vice President, Programs & Services, Braille Institute of America
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• REnee LaBran, Partner, RC/ Fontis PArtners, LP
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• Olivia Goodkin, Partner, Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff
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• Beth Berke, Chief Operating Officer, Hackman Capital Partners
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• Stephanie Levin, Executive Assistant, Annenberg Foundation
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• Samantha Starr, Grants Specialist, Skirball Cultural Center
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• Cathy Galarneau, VP Development, St. Anne's
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• Anne Landsberger, Administrative Assistant, Advancement, Skirball Cultural Center
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• Scott Bowling, President and CEO, Exceptional Children's Foundation
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• Sally Phillips, Principal, Legal & HR Strategies
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• Susan Amster, Managing Director, WTAS LLC
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• Carole Scherzer, Executive Vice President, Scherzer International
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• Susan Rubin, Director, Administration, The Saban Research Institute, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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• Kelly Rice, Partner, QuantumMethod
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• Kimberly Congdon, Regional VP Human Resources, Time Warner Cable
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• Jen Petrovich, CFO, Body Armor Nutrition
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• Sarah Lewis, Principal, Aequitas Wealth Management
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• Rochelle Moulton, President, Rochelle Moulton & Team, Inc.
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• JoAnn Magno, Attorney, Magno Legal & Business Consulting
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• Berenice Officer, CFO, DOGSWELL
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• Scott D. Bowling, President & CEO, Exceptional Children's Foundation
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• Debbi Winter, VP Fund Development & Enternal Relations, Exceptional Children's Foundation
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• April Spencer, Partner, Ernst & Young
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• Laura Ferretti, Principal, Impact Philanthropy LLC
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• Sam Smith, ., .
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• Laura Probst, Public Relations, Dermalogica
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• Tara Roth McConaghy, Executive Director, Goldhirsh Foundation
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• Jane Wurwand, Founder and Owner, Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institution
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• Beth Shaw, Founder and President, YogaFit
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• Jocelyn Tetel, Vice President Advancement, Skirball Cultural Center
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• Lizanne Falsetto, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, thinkproducts
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• Darya Allen-Attar, Founder, Broads Circle, Financial Advisor
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• Diane Wilson, Senior Vice President, HSBC
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• Teresa Morris, Financial Advisor, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
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• Sharona Justman, Managing Director, STEP Strategy Advisors
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• Nora Plesent, Principle, Lexolution LLC
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• Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director, The Woman's Club of Hollywood
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• Dawn Olsen, Vice President, Controller, VCA Antech, Inc.
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• Wendy Claborn, Shareholder, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
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• Yvonne Bell, Development Director, Center Theatre Group
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• Sandra Ebejer, Institutional Giving Officer, Center Theatre Group
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• Fay Feeney, CEO, Risk for Good


Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PT)


3rd Annual Philanthropy Forum: The Legacy of Self-Made Women
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Frances Kweller ESQ' NYU featured alumni

http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/profiles/alumni/franceskweller?utm_source=lyris&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alumni_news_nov10

NYU Featured Alumni

Inspired by her love of education and her time at NYU, Frances Kweller (BS '04, Communication Studies) entered the work force on a mission to revitalize the higher education application system. The result was Kweller Prep, an organization she founded which provides highly personalized and intense test prep courses for students seeking higher test scores, entry to top-rated schools, and a way to reach their aspirations

Fan letter

Hi Francis:

Thank you so much for your many contributions to the development of Luka. We will rewrite his personal statement with your recommendations added.

We are thrilled to hear you are thinking about starting a Charter School. With your vision and drive you would make such a tremendous contribution to your students.

Very best of luck.

Again, thank you for your help and many fine suggestions.

Sincerely,
Robert, Amy, James and Luka

Columbia University Supplement Sample

Why Columbia?

The three things that appeal to me most about the prospect of pursuing my undergraduate studies at Columbia are: its outstanding NYC location, its opportunities to learn alongside tremendously talented people, and its status as an Ivy League institution. My sister is a Yale graduate in Chemical Engineering (2005) and my brother now attends Brown and majors in Applied Mathematics and Economics. They are my role models, and I too want to study in top-notch schools surrounded by gifted students and laudable professors. My siblings share with me the deep sense of belonging, possibility, and opportunity they have gained from being a part of such elite institutions.

I am currently a senior at the Lycee Francais De New York high school located on the Upper East Side. Coming to New York was a mixed blessing; as much as I miss my homeland, Haiti, I now couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else. New York is filled with limitless possibilities, and after being exposed to just a taste of what NYC has to offer, I am certain that I want to spend my undergraduate years here. Moreover, Columbia appeals to me because of its international reputation as a school of excellence, filled with a diverse student body, and one where I could explore my interests with limitless resources. Last but not least, the option to study abroad is something I would absolutely be interested in as well, and knowing that Columbia has programs as far as the United Arab Emirates will give me immense options.

What if I Could Build a School?

What if I could build a Tutoring Center – but for more than just tutoring? How about a school?

What if I could offer life coaching, and health and wellness? How about stress management while parents and kids navigate the ever so convoluted college and graduate school admission process? What if my tutoring center could create future leaders in America and the world? What if everyone who graduated would make a greater, positive series of contributions to society? What if it was not just a school, but a place to build confidence and grace?

What if my tutoring centers had tutors who not only educators, but also mentors? What if at my school, the teachers and staff really cared about the welfare of every single kid and parent who entered? What if I offered at-home tutoring, but not just tutoring—how about at home mentoring? What if the tutors would show kids how to get organized at home so that they could study well and create a safe space that is clean, clutter, and distraction free? What if I could build insane amount of confidence in these kids, one “tutee” at a time?

Years later, what if 100 or 1000 of these centers existed, and kids would graduate from Kweller Prep? What if the tutors served as mediators between parents and kids as they struggle to find balance and peace during the turbulent teenage years? What if this school had weekly workshops What if I, one person, could revolutionize the education industry? What if I grew so big that colleges and graduate schools would reconsider what criteria they use to decide which kids get into their schools, and which ones get out? What if I made winners out of kids who thought of themselves as losers?

I may be a dreamer, but I also built my first from school from nothing, a credit card loan, and never looked back, because I was tired of the few options and failing school systems around me. I want to create immense change in the tutoring, test prep, and education industry. Kweller Prep is just the first step in that direction. Welcome to my journey, and I hope you enjoy the ride.