Category: Resources

The Basics of College Admission: Part 3

It’s good to know your limits. It’s good to understand when the best thing to do is step aside and let someone else handle things. It’s also hard to miss those moments when family members communicate these things gently (but clearly) in statements such as: “Just hand me the remote. I’ll show you how to […]

Navigating the Path to Graduate School

This week we welcome Dr. Shannon Dobranski, Director of Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising at Georgia Tech, to the blog. Welcome, Shannon! Listen to “Episode 20: Navigating the Path to Grad School – Dr. Shannon Dobranski” on Spreaker. “I want to go to medical school. Have I taken all the steps I need to?” “What should […]

The Basics of College Admission: Part 2

Because our family does not watch a lot of TV, my kids are fascinated by commercials. I’m not necessarily proud to admit they quote these regularly and pause to listen attentively when the Geico gecko speaks or the Audi logo flashes on the screen. While I could not tell you who is currently promoting specific […]

University Scholarships in the Time of Covid-19

Listen to “Episode 15: University Scholarships in the Time of Covid-19 – Chaffee Viets” on Spreaker. This week Georgia Tech’s Director of Special Scholarships, Chaffee Viets, joins us on the blog. Welcome, Chaffee! “What is going to happen with college application processes this year?” While much is still unknown and will continue to be, I know […]

10 Ways to Make Your College Decision Without Visiting Campus

Listen to “Episode 8: How to Make Your College Decision Without Visiting Campus – Andrew Cohen” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Associate Director for Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen, back to the blog. Welcome, Andrew! As an admission professional who oversees our campus visit programs, this is typically my favorite time of year. When we started […]