Since the Coalition Application was announced in September, it has spurred significant press, healthy debate, and at times, heated criticism. Let me be clear: I do not work for The Coalition Application. So just as much as we tell students not to take one tour guide’s voice as gospel, please know this is not intended to be inclusive of all members, nor is it the “party line.” […]
A Family Affair, Part 1
It’s taken me over fifteen years working in college admission to realize a basic human truth: People love their kids. Profound, right? But it’s an extremely important lesson and a statement I continue to tell myself and our staff each year. People love their kids. That’s why a mother might call pretending to be her […]
Early Action Deadline Approaching!
As a reminder, our early action deadline is October 15. Still thinking of applying? Here are five reasons why you should! Go Jackets!
Let it go!
I have little kids, ages 7 and almost 5. This essentially means that, in attempting to raise them, I say the same things a lot, eat the same things a lot, and watch the same things a lot. It means other things too (like leg hugs) but we’ll just focus on the routine, repetitive nature […]
We’ve found the magic formula!
We’re pleased to announce that scientists at Georgia Tech have discovered the perfect formula that guarantees admittance to any school anywhere in the world!