This year it seems that the articles, news stories, and headlines surrounding college admission have focused almost exclusively on how significantly things have changed—the “dramatic increase” in applications (at a small set of schools); the disturbing decrease in undergraduate enrollment, particularly in our community college sector; gap year request; no campus visits or recruitment travel, […]
Same Kind of Different, Part 2
This week we welcome Director of Communications for Enrollment Management, Becky Tankersley, to the blog. Welcome, Becky! Listen to “Same Kind of Different, Part Two (Lets Talk Communication!) – Becky Tankersley” on Spreaker. Let’s do a quick exercise: imagine its admission decision release day. You worked for weeks to prepare. You’ve collaborated with a variety […]
Soothing the Sting of College Admission Decisions
Listen to “Soothing the Sting of College Admission Decisions – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. My son has terrible seasonal allergies. Since Atlanta is basically a city in the forest, spring is really rough as everything starts to bloom. This week his throat has been so sore that he’s barely eaten, he’s woken up most nights crying in discomfort, and has spent his […]
The Waitlist. Why?!
Listen to “The Waitlist…Why?! – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. The only thing more annoying than a four-year old incessantly asking you why is a twelve-year-old, impersonating a four-year old asking you why. Plus, they are faster, and not as easily distracted by a lollipop or cartoon. However, lately our ten-year old has come up with […]
NEEDED- New College Admissions Map
Listen to “JUNIORS: Create a New College Admissions Map – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. I have traveled extensively throughout the United States and overseas. At last count, 45 states, five continents, and 138 of Georgia’s 159 counties. Beyond that I have always loved looking at maps, studying American history, and can generally hold my own at Tuesday Night […]