2020 – Page 5 – Georgia Tech Admission Blog

College Essay Greatest Hits

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date July 2, 2020
Categories: Admission Process, Application Advice, Essays, Katie Mattli, Prospective Student, Samantha Rose-Sinclair, Senior

I don’t post on Facebook consistently, but since most of my family is on it, it’s become my go-to medium for adding pictures to chronicle our summer travels. Lately I’ve been getting a lot of Facebook memories from previous trips. Since everything is different this year and we are not really going anywhere, my reaction […]

Better

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date June 25, 2020
Categories: Institutional Fit, Junior, Leadership, Managing Stress, Motivation, Prospective Student, Senior

At home I have a firm “one in = two out” policy—for every one item that enters the house, two others have to go. My kids don’t always appreciate this approach because it can come off as a bit abrupt, especially on birthdays. “Oh, that’s a pretty sweater, sweetheart. What are you getting rid of?” […]

Your Voice Matters

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date June 9, 2020
Categories: Application Advice, Diversity, Georgia Tech, Leadership, Parents, Prospective Student

Listen to “Episode 14: Your Voice Matters – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. If you have ever heard an admission counselor discuss college application essays, they will inevitably say, “We just want to hear your voice.” Having worked at a number of institutions, I can tell you this is absolutely true. While grammar and style matter, […]

The Real Wonder Woman

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date May 28, 2020
Categories: Diversity, Georgia Tech, High School Counselor, Leadership, School Counselor

As the parent of a 9- and 12- year- old, superheroes have surrounded me in recent years. I’m not talking about watching a few movies or picking up some random trivia or occasionally eating a Marvel- themed yogurt squeezie. I’m talking about intense action figure battles; regular discussions and speculation about individual characters; deep dives […]

Hang Your Picture

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date May 21, 2020
Categories: Ashley Brookshire, Guest Blogger, Managing Stress, Motivation, Prospective Student, Time Management

Listen to “Episode 13: Hang Your Picture – Ashley Brookshire” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Regional Director of Admission (West Coast) Ashley Brookshire to the blog. Welcome, Ashley! At the risk of making myself vulnerable in front of our applicant pool (which, in my experience, is filled with ambitious, intrinsically motivated, mindful, and steadfast students), I […]