Listen to “Episode 14: Your Voice Matters – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. If you have ever heard an admission counselor discuss college application essays, they will inevitably say, “We just want to hear your voice.” Having worked at a number of institutions, I can tell you this is absolutely true. While grammar and style matter, […]
This week we welcome Dr. Rafael L. Bras, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, to the blog. Welcome, Dr. Bras! Over the past few months, I have worked harder than ever and certainly worried more than ever. I have been worrying about family, friends, colleagues, Georgia Tech, the nation, the world. But the […]
Listen to “Episode 12: The Next Right Thing – Becky Tankersley” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Director of Communications (and former Assistant Director of Admission) Becky Tankersley to the blog. Welcome, Becky! As the mom of two young girls, it isn’t shocking that over the last few weeks we’ve watched Frozen II in our […]
Listen to “Episode 11: What I Do & Do Not Know – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. Each of the last seven Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m., we’ve held a full-staff meeting. While smaller teams are also meeting at other points, this is our weekly chance to all be “together.” As our time sheltering in place has […]
Listen to “Episode 9: Rising to the Occasion – Kathleen Voss” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Regional Director of Admission for the Mid-Atlantic, Kathleen Voss, to the blog. Welcome, Kathleen! If you have ever been in a serious car accident, you are probably familiar with the feeling. The acrid smoke from the air bags […]