Alternative Final Project For this non-service-learning final project, you will complete several components by several due dates. The Preparation Activities and In-Person “Pitch” activities give you a variety of options so you can pick some that best match your interests. For ALL written submissions that discuss information you found online or in person, you must include an MLA citation. Preparation Activities – complete 2 of the lettered items below by February 27 A. Use MC’s Career Coach software to survey your skills and interests, find possible careers that match, and find current job openings in the local area in that field. Submit: 3 job openings – highlight in yellow 3 skills or traits that you already have that match the position and highlight in blue 3 skills or qualifications that you will need to develop to be a strong candidate. B. View and take notes on the bit.ly/WeiserResumeWorkshop Prezi presentation. Submit: 3 key points you learned from the presentation. (100 – 400 words) C. Register in MC’s EJobs system and browse current openings that are being advertised to students and alumni. Submit: 3 job openings – highlight in yellow 3 skills or traits that you already have that match the position. D. Visit the website of a program at a college or university you are interested in transferring to. Submit: the address of the website, along with notes that discuss 3 skills or traits that you already have that match the characteristics they seek and write 3 reasons why this program or school is of interest to you. E. Read about and apply to one of MC’s transfer advantage programs, which can give you access to counseling, events, and reduced-price courses at a 4-year university where you wish to transfer. Submit: 3 key points you learned from the website, including requirements to successfully complete the transfer program. (100 – 400 words) F. Read about and search for majors in the Academic Common Market, which allows Maryland residents to study in certain out-of-state colleges at in-state tuition rates. Submit: 3 key points you learned from the website, including eligible majors and universities that interest you. (100 – 400 words) G. Attend an approved workshop and submit proof of attendance. Some options include (others may be added): • “Yes You Got Schooled: Transfer and Scholarship Essay” workshops in HU005 Writing Center. 2/7, 2:00-3:00 pm, or 2/22, 5:40-6:40 pm. • “Successful Job Interview Strategies” with Dr. Jonathan Dougherty of James G. Davis Construction Corp., sponsored by the Student Construction Association, 2/17, 4:45 pm, Tech Center 235. Submit: 3 key points you learned from the presentation. (100 – 400 words) H. Sign up for a coach through the Achieving the Promise Academy. Coaches communicate with students weekly to help them achieve their academic goals and connect to useful resources for academic and transfer success. Submit: the name and email address of your academic coach (generally, they will contact me directly). I. Read about the National Institute of Health’s paid Internship program for administrative positions. Submit: 3 key points you learned about eligibility for this program and the process of applying. (100 – 400 words) In-Person “Pitch” Activities – complete 2 of the lettered items below by April 28 A. Attend a late February/early March Transfer Fair and speak with staffers from 2 or more colleges that interest you. Give your 30-second pitch as to why you think you would be a good match for them and ask at least 2 questions you would like answered about majors, admission, transfer courses, financial aid, or other matters of interest to you. Get the recruiters’ cards, and take notes about their answers. Submit: photo or scan of their cards and your notes. (150-400 words) B. Conduct a mock interview, either with MC’s Beth Reilly or another professional who has conducted interviews. Submit: a written self-critique of your interview performance. What did you do well? What should you do differently next time? (150-400 words) C. Attend a Pre-Transfer event or campus visit to meet with advisors from the University of Maryland, College Park, UMBC, University of Maryland University College, University of Baltimore, the Universities at Shady Grove or other universities to discuss planning for transfer. Prepare 2 questions in advance. Get the campus representative’s card, and take notes about their answers. Submit: photo or scan of their business cards and your notes. (150-400 words) D. Attend an April campus Job Fair and speak with recruiters from 2 or more companies that interest you (check the list of companies BEFORE the event, visit their websites, and note down 2 ways in which you match the criteria they are looking for). At the fair, give your 30-second pitch as to why you think you would be a good match for them and hand out copies of your resume OR ask 2 questions about how you can prepare to be a good candidate in future, or other matters of interest to you. Get the recruiters’ cards, and take notes about the interactions: What did they ask you to do next? What do you think went well in your interactions and what would you do differently in future? Submit: photo or scan of their cards and your notes (150-400 words). E. Go on an actual job interview (doesn’t have to be for a job you actually want). Immediately afterwards, note down what went well and what you would do differently in future. Send an email, thanking the interviewer for their time, saying you enjoyed meeting them, and either 1) affirming your interest in the position and stating why you think you would be a good match, or 2) expressing your interest in the company and your desire to stay in contact for any future openings. End with your full name and contact info. Make sure spelling, grammar, and tone are suitable to business correspondence; if you need, visit a Writing, Reading and Language Center tutor. NOTE: you may go on more than job one interview and count that as 2 in-person activities. Submit: a copy of your thank-you email. F. Visit a campus of a 4-year university, express your interest, and ask questions about their programs and admission process, taking notes of what you learn. Be sure to register (not just drop by) so that they have a record of your visit; this demonstrates your interest and commitment when you apply to selective programs. Submit: a selfie of you with the campus sign or landmarks and your notes (100-400 words). Required Activities for Alternative Final Projects – do ALL 3 numbered items below. Submit by specified due dates. 1. Write an outline of bullet points you would discuss in an “elevator speech” (a 30 second – 1 minute pitch of your assets to someone in a position to give you a career opportunity). At least 2 bullet points should discuss specific skills, knowledge, or experience you have (computer abilities, work or extracurricular skills you’ve utilized, coursework completed). At least 2 other bullet points should discuss personal abilities or assets (languages you speak, areas of strength, traits like “attention to detail” or “good working in teams” with some context describing how you’ve used those traits). Make sure you could discuss these 4 or more bullet points in 1 minute (time yourself). Submit this written draft for feedback from professor by March 15. 2. After getting the professor’s feedback, record yourself giving your elevator pitch (a visible, clear, audible, cellphone video is fine) of 30 seconds to 1 minute. Start by introducing yourself with a smile or positive demeanor, and wear business-appropriate clothing. Submit by April 3. 3. Using the guidelines in the “Scholarship or Admission Questions” at the bottom of this document, select one (or more) scholarships or transfer schools that you might want to apply for. Draft responses to the essay question(s) for that application. For the purposes of this class assignment, the text you write should be 280-650 words, but you MUST stay within the word count for the specific essay, so some students may answer just one essay question; while others will answer two or three. Ask for feedback from someone with experience with these kinds of essays who can evaluate whether your essay suits the purpose and tone. Possible readers could be English or other professors, free tutors in the Writing, Reading and Language Center, or professional or academic mentors. Revise the essay(s). Submit: both the draft and revised answers. While you may submit item 3 to me any time before May 1, please NOTE that many of the scholarship or transfer application deadlines are much earlier, so if you are applying for scholarships or to transfer, complete the revision a week before that due date. Scholarship or Admission questions: Explore the scholarship or transfer admission websites linked below. Choose one that is closest to your area of interest or most suitable for someone at your stage of college. 1. Spend at least 30 minutes reading the information on the website that interests you most. 2. Copy 2-5 phrases or sentences from the website that give you the best clues as to what the program or institution values or seeks to promote. 3. Copy 2-5 phrases or sentences from the website that tell you what kind of student is most likely to be accepted to their program, scholarship, or institution. 4. As you draft your essays, be sure to mention or address the items in #2 and #3 above. Make clear how your own background, experiences, or interests match what they value or seek. In addition to the copied content above, be sure to include the name of the scholarship or program you are writing essay(s) for, as well as all the relevant essay questions. Macklin Business Institute Full-Year Admission Your responses to the following essay questions are an important component in the review of your MBI Honors Program application. The essays provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate the clarity, originality, and organization of your thinking and writing. Your essays should be typed and submitted on separate sheets of paper. Please include your Montgomery College M number, your full name, and essay title on each page. Please provide short essay responses to both of the following questions (approximately 200–250 words for each response). 1. Discuss your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you learn about your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience? 2. Why are you interested in participating in the MBI Honors Program, and what unique characteristic can you bring to the program? 3. What other information do you believe would be helpful to the selection committee in understanding you better and in considering your application? Please answer the following essay question (approximately 500 words). 4. People fear failure. But in the business world, many people say they could not have succeeded without at first failing. Describe your biggest failure. Explain what you learned from the experience, and how it will help you in the future. Hillman Entrepreneurs Program Application If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and an idea for a new product or business or a desire to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to join this unique program. In addition, intrapreneurs who show promise of becoming future leaders within existing organizations are also a strong fit for this program. Benefits include two-thirds of all tuition and fees at Montgomery College and up to two-thirds at the University of Maryland as well as additional funds for books and required technology. Answer the following questions in 200 words or less: 1. Is there a person close to you that you consider to be an example of a successful entrepreneur (parent, relative, 2. 3. 4. 5. spouse, friend)? Describe this person and explain why you view him or her as a successful entrepreneur and influential to your goals to be an entrepreneur. Describe a well-known successful entrepreneur who you think of as a role model and who has influenced you. What characteristics do they possess, and, specifically, how have they influenced you? Describe a significant time in your life where you exhibited a quality of entrepreneurship. You may focus on a creative endeavor, a team project or venture, a solo business venture, a time when you took a leadership role, or a time when you took a risk that taught you important lesson(s). * Once you are successful in your career, how would you give back to your community Why did you apply to the Hillman Entrepreneurship Program? What benefit do you hope to gain? * National Science Foundation Cyber Corps Scholarship The NSF CyberCorps Scholarship is for students intending to pursue careers in cybersecurity. The scholarship will provide four (4) qualified students with full tuition, book costs, fees, professional development funds, and a living stipend for their final year at Montgomery College and then for two years at the University of Maryland Baltimore County where students will complete their bachelor degree. The essay should be 500 words or less. Topic: What about your goals, academic or extracurricular work, personal character, and background make you a strong candidate for the scholarship? Include a description of your cybersecurity experiences, coursework, and/or jobs. Common Application for apx. 700 Colleges Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. (250 min - 650 max) 2018-2019 Common Application Essay Prompts (in addition to the answer above, choose a question below and write an answer up to 650 words) 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? 3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. 5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? University of Maryland Smith School of Business Transfer Application Please describe your past academic experiences and your reasons for wishing to enroll to Maryland at this point in your academic career. Students who have been out of school for several years, or who have a personal circumstance that affected performance, may wish to address that situation in their essay. Your essay should be no more than 300 words
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