You may not have been following Georgia Tech football in recent years. Suffice it to say, it’s been rough. Rough– as in three consecutive three-win seasons. If you are not an American football fan, it’s important to note- there are a lot more than three games in a season. Last month I walked by a … Continue reading “Playing to Win vs. Playing Not to Lose”
This week the US News and World Report rankings of colleges came out. Over the years, I have written extensively about this topic, in order to put them in perspective and point away from the list and more toward the methodology, i.e. how they are formulated. Here is what I know. Your time is limited. … Continue reading “Top 3 Reasons NOT to Trust Rankings”
Get out your pen or phone because I’m only going to go through this once. To get into any college in the country, you need to follow these steps exactly. Note: It is important you complete each task in listed order. Failure to include one of these on your application negates the guarantee. Take AP … Continue reading “How to WIN College Admission”
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. … Continue reading “What are your admission requirements? Part II “
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 The parking lots that littered the interior of campus have been replaced by green space or pedestrian walkways, … Continue reading “What Are Your Admission Requirements?”