Author: Judy

Meet the President: Kathryn Botelho

For our 2017-2018 year Tiverton FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) welcomes a new president: Kathryn Botelho. Kathryn is a senior and in addition to being our FBLA Chapter President, she is also the RI’s FBLA State Treasurer. Kathryn is involved in Peer Helping Network, Spanish Club, Sew Easy to Care and National Honor Society. After high school Kathryn wants to study Global Supply Chain Management at Bryant University. She is also considering running for the RI General Assembly in hopes of becoming a major force in education reform and making personal finance a graduation requirement. She is also starting Tiverton’s 1st senior café where seniors can sit and enjoy a hot chocolate and light snacks. Everyone is waiting for the Grand Opening. Stay tuned!!!

Tiverton FBLA

Volume 1, Issue 1

December 2017

RI FBLA–PBL policy states that “student membership is open to all full-time secondary and post-secondary students in business/business-related programs regardless of race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.”

In This Issue:

Meet the President	1
November State Conference	2
Interviews	3
Tips for Applying to College	3

Special Points of Interest:
Chapter President
State Conference Updat
Job Interviewing
College Applications

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Future Business Leaders of America

100 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878

E-Mail Advisor:
lcusumano@tivertonschools.org

Home of the Tigers

The Tiverton High School FBLA chapter had attended its first business conference on November 30th. With 15 new members, new leadership and a new advisor, we not only a very excited to compete with the other chapters in February, but we are also thrilled to create some incredible business adventures on our campus this winter.
However, with such a large number of our members graduating, the large amount of turn over for our chapter is both exciting and challenging. My anxiety was quite apparent to me when we first arrived at the Radisson Conference Room. As the first school to arrive we noticed large memberships from the other schools throughout the state pour into the room. I felt a bit imitated. Although all of the students broke into groups and learned about credit and loans it wasn’t until lunchtime that I learned the most important lesson of all. Students at other schools liked our members, their thoughts on how to solve problems and analyze different ideas. In a few short hours, I gained confidence and made new friends. We left the conference knowing that we had made an impact on the other chapters and were no longer the little guy but someone the other schools knew was going to be fierce competition. Everyone here in Tiverton is excited for February .

Fall State Conference—Devin Carvalho

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Interviews - Aidan Cabral
When it comes to applying to college or to a job, interviews play a major role. It is that initial contact with the interviewer that will make or break your chances at a big opportunity. Just as we learned from Ms. Donna Remington at the statewide leadership conference in November, all it takes is 7 seconds to make that first impression. Therefore, its is imperative to look sharp, arrive at the interview prepared, and project your voice. It is also important to think of three great questions to ask your interviewer at the end of the session. By taking the time to research the institution and ask thoughtful questions, it shows that you are serious about the opportunity and that you envision yourself as having a future with this school or employer.
Your clothes should be business oriented. For men, wear a suit with a tie or suit pants and a button up shirt. Women should wear a pantsuit or a skirt and blouse. Men should wear dress shoes and women should wear close toed shoes and stockings. Your clothes should state to the interviewer that you respect the rules and attire of the workplace.
Remember there are many people aiming for the same job and is stressful for everyone, but by adequately preparing yourself you can be assured that you will be able to handle anything.

Tips For Applying to College Kathryn Botelho

Work on your Common App in the summer. Because the Common App takes quite a bit of time to finish, start working on it in the summer before your senior year. First create an account and then start to fill in each section a little bit each day. This will keep you from getting overwhelmed or rushing through this document once school starts up in September. If you get Common App done early, you won’t have to worry about it when the time comes to apply to colleges. All you will have to do is make minor adjustments based on what each school you are applying to needs
Use the essay to get the admission
officer to really know you. Write your college essay on what makes you unique. Admission officers read hundreds of essays each year. Write about what you do that makes you unique -a club you are in, a talent you have, or the opportunities you were given. If you use one of these topics for your college essay, you will also be able to use this essay for most scholarships.

Apply to colleges sooner than later. Apply as soon as you have completed the Common App and essay. If the colleges that you are interested in have early action applications, fill them out as soon as possible. Not only does this allow you to apply early, but get your admission decision right before or right after December break. By getting your decisions earlier, you are given more time to figure out where you want to go to college and how to finance it.
Don’t forget to apply for scholarships. Once you apply to colleges, then start applying for scholarships. You don’t want money to stop you from going to the college of your dreams. Some scholarships only have a very simple application to fill out, whereas others require an essay. Always apply to the ones that require an essay because most people avoid these types of scholarships, thus, leaving you with less competition and a higher chance of being selected. Scholarships are worth the time and effort.