Alex Thackston – Georgia Tech Admission Blog

The Basics of College Admission

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date September 2, 2020
Categories: Alex Thackston, Alexis Szemraj, Application Advice, Campus Tour, Essays, Georgia Tech, Guest Blogger, Holistic Review Process, Institutional Fit, Katy Beth Chisholm, Prospective Student, School Counselor, Senior

Each summer we host a program for faculty, staff, and friends of Georgia Tech who have kids in high school. This has come to be known as “Admission 101.” In about an hour we discuss the landscape of higher education; how students can/should build a list of schools; how to make a good campus visit; […]

Navigating the Waitlist

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date March 27, 2020
Categories: Alex Thackston, Application Advice, College Decision, Guest Blogger, Waitlist

Listen to “Episode 10: Navigating the Waitlist – Alex Thackston” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Senior Admission Counselor, Alex Thackston, to the blog. Welcome, Alex! We live in unknown times. The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the effects it will have on us, our families, our society, and the world, leaves us feeling uneasy and […]