Category: Georgia Tech

The Real Story on Transferring: Strategic Moves for Your College Journey  

This week we welcome Transfer Program Manager, LaSean Jennings, and Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Leri Argueta, to the blog. Welcome, LaSean and Leri! Hey, high school students (and future transfer students)! Let’s talk about a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: transferring colleges. You’ve probably heard it framed as a “backup plan” or […]

What if Your College Essay is All About YOU?

“How much does the essay matter?”  “Do you (and with recent volume “can you”) really read the essays?”  “Which topic is best for me to write about?”  “What are you looking for in essays?”  Over the years, I’ve answered each of these questions (or some version of them) hundreds of times. And in the last […]

You’ve Been Offered a Place on the Waitlist… Now What? 

Waiting is rarely fun. In fact, these days our patience for waiting is lower than ever, especially in a world filled with instant gratification. We hate waiting so much that we create entire processes designed to reduce our waiting time (or avoid it altogether!). From overnight shipping to call ahead dining, we’ve found ways to […]