Our last blog was geared toward helping students applying to college keep an open mind about their choices and options, and ensure they have a solid support system around them. I am hopeful students actually read the piece and will take my advice to heart, because the only emails I received afterward were from parents. […]
What Are Your Admission Requirements?
Recently, someone asked me what has changed at Georgia Tech since I started in the early 2000s. Almost everything it seems. When I arrived, our undergraduate student body was a little over 11,000—compared to almost 18,000 now. The parking lots that littered the interior of campus have been replaced by green space or pedestrian walkways, […]
What you need to know about Admission Deadlines
Listen to the Q&A about this blog on the College Admission Brief podcast: Apple | Spotify | Spreaker Yes. I understand it’s summer and just hearing the word “deadline” is annoying at best. Congrats on just opening this one up. Yes. I have heard you are supposed to title articles “Top 5 Things…” or “Do’s and […]
Top 5 HS Graduation Messages for Class of ’22, ICYMI…
Listen to Q&A about this blog on the College Admission Brief podcast: Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Over the last two weeks, I’ve attended graduation parties, met with a few seniors about their summer and fall plans, and both attended and spoken at high school graduation ceremonies. I also know, or have heard from, […]
Transition Tips for Parents and Families
This week’s blog is from Georgia Tech’s Director of Parent & Family Programs, Laci Weeden. She shares helpful tips for parents and supporting adults on how to navigate the transition from home to campus. Welcome, Laci! Learn more and listen to Q&A about this blog on the College Admission Brief podcast: Spreaker | Apple Podcasts […]