Ranieri, Thomas

TR RA Fall 2016 07/02/1996 CEEB: 2400 CAID: 15680488

FERPA: Waived
Submitted: 03/24/2016

Profile
Personal Information
Name

Ranieri, Thomas

Preferred Name

Tommy

Sex, Birthdate

Male, 07/02/1996

Contact Details
Email, Phone

Tommyjranieri@gmail.com, +1.631-478-3118, Mobile, +1.631-462-9479, Home

Permanent
Address

25 Hubbell St Commack, NY, 11725-2008, USA

Demographics
Religion

Roman Catholic

Military Status

None

Hispanic or Latino

No

Race

White (Europe)

Language
English

First Language

Geography & Citizenship

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Birthplace

Manhasset, New York, United States of America (20 Years US, 0 Years Non-US)

SSN

053-86-9775

CA Fee Waiver
Fee Waiver
Requested

No

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Family
Household
Parents

Never Married

Home

Both Parents

Parent 1
Mother
Name

Mrs. Deborah A (Pesce) Ranieri

Birthplace

United States of America

Email, Phone

ranierifive@aol.com, +1.631-252-4062, Mobile

Address

the same as my home address

Occupation

Teacher or administrator (elementary), Reading Teacher, Massapequa School District,

Employed

Education

Graduated from college/university

Bachelors (1992), SUNY College at Old Westbury, Old Westbury, NY, USA
Masters (1995), City University of New York: Queens College, Flushing, NY, USA

Parent 2
Father
Name

Mr. John A Ranieri

Birthplace

United States of America

Address

the same as my home address

Occupation

Skilled trades, Foreman Carpenter, Cord Contracting, Employed

Education

Graduated trade school

Siblings
1. Nicholas Ranieri, Age 23, Brother, Graduated from college/university Bachelors (09/2010 - 05/2014), SUNY
College at Cortland, Cortland, NY, USA
2. Alexa Ranieri, Age 15, Sister, Some high/secondary school

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Education
TR Current or Most Recent School
School

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA (09/2014 - 05/13/2016) 4-year institution

Advisor

Mr. Kathleen Boyle, Professional Lecturer

Email, Phone

Kathleen.Boyle@marist.edu, +1.845-575-3226x2687

Currently Enrolled

Yes

TR Secondary Schools
Graduation

06/2014

School

Commack High School, Commack, NY, USA, Public, CEEB: 331453 (09/2010 06/2014)

Interruption
Reason

I have no interruption to report

Other Colleges & Universities

School

St. John's University, Queens, NY, USA Course taught on secondary/high school
campus (excluding AP/IB) (09/2013 - 06/2014)
Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY, USA Course taught on
secondary/high school campus (excluding AP/IB) (09/2013 - 06/2014)

Current or Most Recent Year Courses

First Semester

Second Semester

COM 110L - (3)

COM 212L - (3)

COM 200L - (3)

ENG 241L - (3)

ENG 220L - (3)

ENG 325L - (3)

MDIA 206L - (3)

HIST 232L - (3)

COM 211L - (3)

MDIA 110L - (3)

Future Plans
Other, Bachelors

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Testing
There are no test scores to report.

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Activities
Theater/Drama
FR, SO

Secretary of Marist College Club of Theatre Arts

Year

I ran my college's theatre company on a board of directors

40 hr/wk, 35 wk/yr
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Writing
Personal Essay
When I was looking for college's when I was in high school, I wanted to initially go to a BFA in Directing program.
But, as most young aspiring artists struggle with, my parents weren't approving of that decision. I ended up
spending the last two years as a Communications major and theatre minor at Marist College. I made many friends
and learned a lot about myself while growing up. During this time I found my coursework trite and found my hunger
for theatre growing much more passionate. I discovered home in the school's theatre club. In my two years here I
participated in over a dozen productions in a range from directing, to performing, to production managing and
more. But this wasn't what I was getting my schooling for, I was supposed to be striving to be the best Public
Relations and Advertising major I could be. I was cheating myself by doing that at Marist. I stumbled upon a
commencement speech by Jim Carrey a few weeks ago and he stated "You can fail at what you don't want, so
you might as well take a chance on doing what you love." That is why I am applying for colleges again. I am
certain that this is a huge risk, but I am also certain to achieve true happiness in life I have to be satisfied with the
choices that I make, especially as a young adult. To be honest, I never thought I would see the Common
Application website again with my name on top of an application.
At Marist College, I had a lovely support group. These were initially my colleagues in the theatre program but they
so quickly became lifelong friends. I found myself learning more in this program through constructive situations.
For a lack of better terms, this was a "school of hard knocks". I was surrounded with people with a much less
concentrated passion for the arts and were given the majority of free reign without any sort of professional
checkup. Sure we had an advisor but there was only so much we can do in this situation as I found myself losing
the spark that i had and there had to be a change.
By applying to schools for Directing, I hope to surround myself with the necessary situations to ensure my
success. I yearn for more opportunities lucrative to my growth of knowledge in the arts. I plan to take every
opportunity with so much weight because I've learned to appreciate my craft with abundance with the many hats
I've been able to wear over the past decade. Working in tandem with professionals that have the experience to
share with me is something I would magnetize myself to. In the few chances I've had to work alongside people so
seasoned in the arts, I absorbed every ounce of information I could, hoping to become the best I can be as a
director and dramaturge in general. With that in mind I also strive to work with peers that have the same passion
as myself and similar goals for their future in the arts. Collaboration is key to success and working alongside
uniquely driven and talented peers will only make my learning experience all the more optimal.
In a new environment I believe that my success will be tenfold to where I am now. Now having the endurance and
maturity to take this chance on life, I am willing to do anything to prove myself as a director, student and level
headed individual to the institutions that consider my application. Thank you for your time and consideration to
your programs.

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Discipline & School Interruption

Education Interruption
I have no interruption to report
Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution you have
attended from the 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic
misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in a disciplinary action?
No
Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?
No

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Belmont University Member Page

General
Anticipated Entry
Term

Preferred: Fall 2016

Admission plan

Rolling Admission

Academics
Major

Theatre Directing

Contacts
Previously applied

No

Contact 1

Internet

Contact 2

Video

Contact 3

Current student

Contact 4

Friend

Family
Sibling applied

No

Relatives attended
member

No

Relative employed
at member

No

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