The Graduate “Just one word … plastics‚” the statement that alone can summarize Mike Nichols’ 1967 film‚ The Graduate. However‚ when Mr. McQuire tells the movie’s main character‚ Ben Braddock‚ that there is "a great future in plastics" he finds it irrelevant and escapes to be alone in his room. However this comment surreptitiously creates a parallel to everything we see in Ben’s life. Whether it be the apprehensive relationship with his parents‚ an alienated affair with Mrs. Robinson‚ or the near
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Graduate Admission Information Metropolitan College of New York Graduate Admissions‚ Office of Admissions 431 Canal Street New York‚ NY 10013-1919 Phone: 1-800-33-THINK ext. 5001 Facsimile: 212.343.8470 www.mcny.edu admissions@mcny.edu Degree Programs Admissions decisions are based upon related professional and educational experience‚ test scores and academic and personal skills demonstrating ability to undertake a performance-based education. Certificate Programs (CASAC‚ etc
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one of the many reasons I took an interest in the career of a school psychologist. The school psychology field intrigued me‚ for the reason it concentrates on creating an effective learning environment for the students through improving academic achievement‚ supporting diverse learners and
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My unwavering interest pursuing a Coast Guard Career was initially sparked in 2010 when I toured the USNS Comfort. After listening to my father and the crew’s inspiring stories regarding their humanitarian mission in Haiti‚ I was intrigued with (at/by) the idea of pursuing a military career. In 2013‚ I visited the Coast Guard Air Station in Traverse City‚ Michigan where I conversed with officers and enlisted staff who (That/which) oriented me to the Coast Guard’s highly unique and diverse missions
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There are a number of different reasons why I want to be in Coast Guard Counterintelligence. As an intelligence specialist for the Coast Guard‚ I have spent countless hours working in many different fields of intelligence from Intelligence Watch Analyst‚ Military Linguist‚ Maritime Intelligence Support Team Member‚ and Targeting Analyst. Each job has brought its own lessons‚ challenges‚ and opportunities. I view Counterintelligence as another such opportunity and challenge where I will gain new
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“Advice to Graduates” George Saunders convocation speech‚ “Congratulations‚ by the way” was delivered at Syracuse University for the class of 2013. In this speech‚ George aims to convince his audience that we are going to have a lot of regrets in our lives but the one we will regret most is the failures of unkindness. In order to live a full happy life we need to become kinder. Saunders says‚ “All we want in our hearts is to be less selfish‚ more aware of what’s actually happening in the present
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I was in the Kindergarten when I was first introduced to a School Counselor. My mother had recently suffered a miscarriage‚ and my older brother did not take the news well. He was devastated and he did not know how to cope with those emotions. I remember my brother growing increasingly distant and there was nothing I could do to help him. I was only five years old at the time‚ and did not fully understand what was happening with my once happy older brother. I watched helplessly for what felt like
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I have one main idea for my monument. I want to create a fountain called “Reality Check.” If you google a picture of a wastewater treatment plant‚ there are giant circles filled with water‚ these are called clarifiers. So I think a large‚ circular pool of water could be the base of my fountain. In the middle of the circle will be a toilet with water spewing from the back‚ but not just any toilet. I want it to be a toilet covered in mirrors‚ as well as a toilet modeled after the very first flushing
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With a stellar track-record of delivery quality‚ leading change‚ and implementing process improvement‚ it is with great enthusiasm and interest that I submit my resume for CEO of Mercy Community Healthcare. Upon review of my resume‚ I believe you will determine that my innovative strategies and professional qualifications are exactly what Mercy Community Healthcare requires to lead its organization towards sustainability and ultimately expand services to its current and future communities. My strengths
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In accordance with references (a) through (d)‚ I request a waiver to my High Year Tenure PGP and to be considered for retention. I have satisfactorily performed the duties and responsibilities of my rate throughout my Coast Guard career‚ meeting reserve participation standards to the fullest extent possible on a continuous basis. I have faithfully and diligently worked towards advancing my career by competing in the Service Wide Exam since becoming eligible in 2012. With the prevalence of stagnation
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