JANUARY 2012 ISSUE 4 Education that Works Allen School Career Connection Allen School Career Services IN THIS ISSUE The numbers DON’T lie. Student of the Month MIBC Student Recognition 1 1 1 Allen School Angels 2 Student Success Stories 2 Congrats to the following MIBC students who recently passed their certification exams! Samantha Taylor CPC Certified Stacia Winegardner CPC Certified Sze Lok Chow CPC Certified Melissa Hills CPC Certified Jose David APC Certified Valerie White CPC Certified The Allen School is dedicated to the success of each student in obtaining the skills necessary to secure gain- ful employment! We know the time commitment and motivation needed to be successful in school, and it is not always easy. We also know that those who are dedicated and graduate have great success in finding employment and changing their careers and ultimately, their lives! The Numbers DON’T lie. Allen School Students are getting HIRED! An average of of all graduates, on each campus from the 2011 Fiscal Year found gainful employment in a position related to their field of study! In December 2011 alone Allen School students found new CAREERS! Of all Nursing Assistant graduates from the 2011 fiscal year, who sat for their state licensure exam, PASSED! Vinette Simpson-Spence Medical Assistant Graduation: March 2012 Ever wonder why I consider the Allen School one of the best Health Sciences schools? That’s because they put their students first. My life before the Allen School was a bumpy one, without clear direction or focus of what I was going to do with my life. The Allen School opened doors for me, allowing me to put my future and career at the forefront of my life. My personal and professional growth has improved drasti- cally with the guidance and support of some exceptional instructors and the best doctors I’ve ever met. Dr. Karim/Choudhury/Pasha/ Andradle/Batson….Thumbs up to you all! Ms. Chambers/Te/Walters/ Murray/Mann…Keep up the great work! A big thank you to my admis- sions representative, Bianca Jackson, who is always there to motivate me through the difficult times. You played your part to the end as promised! There were days at the Allen School when I felt discour- aged, but there is always an instructor to put a smile on your face, and a pat on your shoulder. The Career Services Department is small in number, but is a powerful team, who keeps me, along with the rest of the study body “in the know,” with bulleting updates, upcoming events, while preparing me physically and mentally for the job field. Thank you so much to the Allen School. I can now look forward to a career that is promising, stable, and will provide a bright future! “The Allen School opened doors for me…” Allen School students found employment or decided to continue their education in the 2011 fiscal year! Congratulations to all of our graduates who are now utilizing their education every day in their new career!
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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2 I S S U E 4
Education that Works Allen School Career Connection
Allen School
Career Services
IN THIS ISSUE
The numbers
DON’T lie.
Student of the
Month
MIBC Student
Recognition
1
1
1
Allen School
Angels 2
Student Success
Stories 2
Congrats to the
following MIBC
students who
recently passed their
certification exams!
Samantha Taylor
CPC Certified
Stacia Winegardner
CPC Certified
Sze Lok Chow
CPC Certified
Melissa Hills
CPC Certified
Jose David
APC Certified
Valerie White
CPC Certified
The Allen School is dedicated to the success of each student in obtaining the skills necessary to secure gain-
ful employment! We know the time commitment and motivation needed to be successful in school, and it
is not always easy. We also know that those who are dedicated and graduate have great success in finding
employment and changing their careers and ultimately, their lives!
The Numbers DON’T lie. Allen School Students are getting HIRED!
An average of
of all graduates, on each
campus from the 2011
Fiscal Year found gainful
employment in a position
related to their field of
study!
In December 2011
alone
Allen School students
found new CAREERS!
Of all Nursing Assistant
graduates from the 2011
fiscal year, who sat for
their state
licensure exam,
PASSED!
Vinette Simpson-Spence
Medical Assistant
Graduation: March 2012
Ever wonder why I consider the Allen School one of the best Health
Sciences schools? That’s because they put their students first. My life
before the Allen School was a bumpy one, without clear direction or
focus of what I was going to do with my life. The Allen School opened
doors for me, allowing me to put my future and career at the forefront
of my life. My personal and professional growth has improved drasti-
cally with the guidance and support of some exceptional instructors
and the best doctors I’ve ever met. Dr. Karim/Choudhury/Pasha/
Andradle/Batson….Thumbs up to you all! Ms. Chambers/Te/Walters/
Murray/Mann…Keep up the great work! A big thank you to my admis-
sions representative, Bianca Jackson, who is always there to motivate
me through the difficult times. You played your part to the end as
promised! There were days at the Allen School when I felt discour-
aged, but there is always an instructor to put a smile on your face, and
a pat on your shoulder. The Career Services Department is small in
number, but is a powerful team, who keeps me, along with the rest of
the study body “in the know,” with bulleting updates, upcoming
events, while preparing me physically and mentally for the job field.
Thank you so much to the Allen School. I can now look forward to a
career that is promising, stable, and will provide a bright future!
“The Allen School
opened doors for me…”
Allen School students found employment or decided to continue
their education in the 2011 fiscal year!
Congratulations to all of our graduates who are now utilizing
their education every day in their new career!
December 2011 Graduate Christine Rummell
Attending the Allen School for Medical Billing and Coding has changed my life tremendously. It is one of
my proudest accomplishments. After being out of school for 26 years, keeping up with the demanding
curriculum proved to be a big challenge for me. I not only graduated but did so with a 4.0 GPA. I have
learned a substantial amount of valuable information which has made me more marketable to prospective
employers and has boosted my self-esteem. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the support of the
Allen School throughout this process. Along the way I met many selfless and devoted teachers that
helped me to realize my potential as well as supportive classmates that I now call friends. Their help, con-
structive criticism, and motivation inspired me to persevere when the challenges of life and school
seemed overwhelming
My experience from start to finish with the Allen School has been a positive one. The helpful advice from
the Admissions Staff and the diligent follow through of the Career Services Department provided for a
smooth transition from student to graduate to employee. I graduated on December 18, 2011 and landed a
job on January 5, 2012. I am now an Admissions Coordinator of a 90 bed skilled nursing facility at Abbey
Delray South in Delray Beach, Florida. There are so many people to thank for my success not only from the Allen School but
also my family. The endless support and motivation from my two loving daughters, the encouragement and advice of my
sister to pursue a new career path and the endless reassurance from my boyfriend gave me the resolve that I needed to suc-
ceed. I thank you all and appreciate all of your cooperative efforts for without you this success story would not exist. I look
back on my astonishing journey as a student in 2011 with the Allen School and look forward to my new journey as an Admis-
sions Coordinator in 2012 with the same optimism, passion, and determination.
A couple of Allen School students were on their lunch break walking towards McDonald’s on Court Street in
Brooklyn when they saw a man with his hands in the air. He was trembling and all of a sudden he dropped to the
ground shaking . The students knew automatically that he was having a seizure because they had just learned about
seizures with their first aid instructor, Mr. Ruzicka. Allen School student’s Cassandra and Yesenia cleared the way
while another student, Farah, was on the phone calling 911 to come help this young man. You never know when
your newly learned skills will help save a life!
Job Search
Quick Tip:
Be nice to everyone you meet
on an interview including the
administrative staff, you never
know who is part of the hiring
process!
What is the best way for a student with limited medical experience to
make themselves marketable in the field?
As for your non-experienced Graduates, I always tell any new
Graduate to get into their local Hospital anyway they can, in any posi-
tion. Once they have reached their probation requirements and are
eligible to transfer, if a position opens that they have the certification for they can apply. Internal
transfers generally have priority over external hires. Remind them not to get discouraged, they
have chosen an excellent career; with perseverance they will be successful.
Ever wonder how the Allen
School Student of the
month gets selected? Fac-
ulty and staff make the
decisions based on the
following criteria:
3.0 GPA Minimum
Involvement in School
90% min. Attendance
Visibility around campus
Assist classmates
Positive Attitude
Adheres to school policy
Professionalism
Nominate yourself or a
friend in Career Services!
Your Financial Aid Team wants to remind you that all students who began classes beginning 10/24 and after will be
required to complete the 12-13 FAFSA renewal. This renewal will be available on January 1, 2012. Please be sure to
have the following handy when completing the 12-13 FAFSA renewal:
· Federal PIN
· 2011 Federal tax return (1040, 1040a, 1040ez)
o If married, student and spouse
o If dependent, student and parent
· 2011 W2s
To complete your 12-13 FAFSA renewal, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Also, keep in mind that you may be ran-
domly selected for the verification process. If this occurs, we will ask for you to provide us with a signed
copy of your 2011 federal tax return and complete the verification worksheet.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact one of our two offices at:
