College Application – Georgia Tech Admission Blog

The Basics of College Admission

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date September 2, 2020
Categories: Alex Thackston, Alexis Szemraj, Application Advice, Campus Tour, Essays, Georgia Tech, Guest Blogger, Holistic Review Process, Institutional Fit, Katy Beth Chisholm, Prospective Student, School Counselor, Senior

Each summer we host a program for faculty, staff, and friends of Georgia Tech who have kids in high school. This has come to be known as “Admission 101.” In about an hour we discuss the landscape of higher education; how students can/should build a list of schools; how to make a good campus visit; […]

Better

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date June 25, 2020
Categories: Institutional Fit, Junior, Leadership, Managing Stress, Motivation, Prospective Student, Senior

At home I have a firm “one in = two out” policy—for every one item that enters the house, two others have to go. My kids don’t always appreciate this approach because it can come off as a bit abrupt, especially on birthdays. “Oh, that’s a pretty sweater, sweetheart. What are you getting rid of?” […]

The Event Planner’s Guide to a College Application

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date November 8, 2019
Categories: Andrew Cohen, Application Advice, Georgia Tech, Guest Blogger, Prospective Student

This week we welcome Associate Director for Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen, to the blog. Welcome, Andrew! As the leader of Georgia Tech’s campus visits team, part of my role is to plan and execute our daily visit program, open houses and events. I love the thrill of event planning – from the initial conversations about the […]

Subtle Leadership

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date October 11, 2019
Categories: Application Advice, Dr. Paul Kohn, Georgia Tech, Guest Blogger, Leadership

This week Georgia Tech’s Vice Provost for Enrollment Services, Dr. Paul Kohn, joins us on the blog. Welcome, Dr. Kohn! Colleges want to enroll leaders: in how many ways are YOU a leader? Traditionally, leadership is defined as both having a vision and the capacity to engage others in the pursuit of that vision. The persuasiveness […]

Lessons and Hopes for High School Seniors

Author By Rick Clark
Publication date October 3, 2019
Categories: Admission Process, Application Advice, Georgia Tech, Prospective Student

Warning: This one is long. If you are apt to scroll before reading to determine length, save your thumbs. We really think you are great and have been impressed with the track record you’ve established to this point. We want you to apply because we believe you are exactly the type of person who would […]