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Why Go to College?

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date August 10, 2016
Categories: Activities & Interest, Admission Process, Georgia Tech, Institutional Fit, Junior, Misconceptions, Parents, Prospective Student, Resources, Senior

This week we welcome one of our admission counselors, Laila Flores, to the blog. Take it away, Laila! Why go to college? Our Director, Rick Clark, likes to ask prospective students first why they want to go to college, and next, to consider where they will best study. I could not agree with more with […]

The Welcome Manual, Step 3: “Holy Cats! Keep Singing!”

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date August 3, 2016
Categories: Georgia Tech, Parents, Resources, Senior

Songs at Bedtime I have two kids, ages 8 and 5. They’re hilarious, quirky, and a ton of fun– but they also have boundless energy. Which means at night you don’t just tuck ’em in and walk out; otherwise, in the morning, you’ll find a fort made of disassembled furniture held together by Play Doh, […]

The Welcome Manual, Step 2: Don’t Sit!

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date July 25, 2016
Categories: Admission Process, Georgia Tech, Resources, Time Management

The Welcome Manual, Step 2 At Georgia Tech we’ve made a real effort to clarify holistic review , de-stress the admission process, and use a variety of mediums to try to help you do a great job on your application. Still, when I ask current freshmen to reflect on their admission process, I’m surprised by their misconceptions […]

5 Essential Ingredients When Calling an Admission Office

Author By Katherine Landers
Publication date June 1, 2016
Categories: Admission Process, Georgia Tech, Questions, Resources

At Tech we love formulas, and while not everything can fit into the magic of math and flow charts, I’ll let you in on a secret: there is a correct formula when you call the admission office. See, I’m the inside man. I work in the Communication Center, and generally speaking, I love talking to […]

What Admission Folks Think But Don’t Say

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date May 22, 2016
Categories: Admission Process, Georgia Tech, Holistic Review Process, Junior, Resources, Senior

A few months ago, the New York Times published an article entitled “Advice College Admissions Officers Give Their Own Kids.” There were some helpful points, as well as honest and practical advice. But what would have been far more intriguing is an article called “What Admission Folks Think But Don’t Say.” This is the blessing and curse of our work. Each year we meet amazing students around […]