In August, I spoke about the years I have spent behind a table at a college fair, often by the doors and therefore, by the trash can. I love college fairs, even after being part of them for nearly two decades. I love talking to students and seeing their eyes light up with excitement as […]
Tips for Your Campus Visit: Confessions of a Former College Tour Guide
This week we welcome Associate Director for Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen, to the blog. Welcome, Andrew! Since there is no majoring in “admission” in college, I often get asked how I ended up in a career working in college admission — more specifically, managing campus visits and events. Like many of my colleagues in this profession, […]
Visiting Campus? The Four Questions for Admitted Students
Learn more and listen to Q&A about this blog on the College Admission Brief podcast: Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | Spotify This week we are joined by our Associate Director of Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen. Welcome, Andrew! It has been a while, but it is good to be back on the blog, especially during one […]
NEEDED- New College Admissions Map
Listen to “JUNIORS: Create a New College Admissions Map – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States and overseas. At last count, 45 states, five continents, and 138 of Georgia’s 159 counties. Beyond that I have always loved looking at maps, studying American history, and can generally hold my own at Tuesday Night […]
The Basics of College Admission
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; […]