Listen to “We’re Going Back to Basics! | Basics of College Admission 2.0” on Spreaker. Is this a blog about a podcast? Yes. Do you realize this is not the first time you have done this? Yes. But hold on let’s acknowledge that the first time I did that was on March 5, 2020. A year plus is always a […]
The Top 1 Question to Ask in YOUR College Admission Experience
Listen to “The Top 1 Question to Ask In YOUR College Admission Experience – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. A few years ago, I wrote That One Thing. This blog opens with an embarrassing personal travel story (returning readers will note a pattern) and goes on to suggest that the most important thing you can do in the college admission experience is to listen– to counselors, parents, older […]
Mission Matters
Listen to “Mission Matters (How Mission Factors Into Admission Decisions, and Your College Search)” on Spreaker. After releasing admission decisions, there is always an immediate volley back in the week or two following from disappointed, frustrated, sad, or angry people (typically parents to be honest) who were deferred/denied/waitlisted. (While admitted families sometimes call, it’s not […]
College Admission: It Depends
Listen to “College Admission: It Depends (Reviewing Admission Predictions From This Year) – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. Traditionally, the work and world of college admission is cyclical. The early fall is about recruiting- hosting students on campus, traveling to high schools, college fairs, and communities to spread the word about your school. While Covid-19 may have disrupted how that […]
What Will Your Sentence Be?
Listen to “What Will Your Sentence Be? – Lewis Caralla, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Georgia Tech Football” on Spreaker. Lewis Caralla is the head strength and conditioning coach for Georgia Tech Football. Many days, after practice, he records videos for his players that start with, “Hey, guys. Got a message.” While these are brief, they are always poignant, […]