It’s Not Fair!! I’ve been watching the Olympics a lot lately both at home and in the office (don’t worry tax payers, I’m only viewing at lunch, or when slowly meandering past the lobby TV, or perhaps occasionally on the split screen desktop– what can I say, I’m a multitasker). The other night Gabby Douglas […]
Why Go to College?
This week we welcome one of our admission counselors, Laila Flores, to the blog. Take it away, Laila! Why go to college? Our Director, Rick Clark, likes to ask prospective students first why they want to go to college, and next, to consider where they will best study. I could not agree with more with […]
What’s Next for College Admission?
While there’s never a slow time for college admissions, the cycle is about to pick up as a new crop of high school seniors work on their applications and think about where they’ll be next fall. There are several changes that will affect the class of 2021 and beyond. Here are a few trends I’m […]
The Welcome Manual, Step 2: Don’t Sit!
The Welcome Manual, Step 2 At Georgia Tech we’ve made a real effort to clarify holistic review , de-stress the admission process, and use a variety of mediums to try to help you do a great job on your application. Still, when I ask current freshmen to reflect on their admission process, I’m surprised by their misconceptions […]
The Welcome Manual: Part 1 of 3
I woke up to the sound of rain on the windows and roof. Not a completely uncommon noise but somehow this seemed different. Then the water started hitting my arm and face and I forced my eyes open. I was sleeping on a porch at the beach. My family took a vacation last week to […]