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 … Continue reading “University Scholarships in the Time of Covid-19”
A few years ago, I took 10 first-year students on a hiking trip to Scotland. It rained almost every day, and the Scottish Midges were brutal. During the trip, we carried 40-pound backpacks (45-pounds when waterlogged) up and down ancient rocky trails, eating freeze-dried meals for nine days straight. Not everyone thought it was awesome. … Continue reading “The College Admission Climb”
Listen to “Episode 14: Your Voice Matters – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. If you have ever heard an admission counselor discuss college application essays, they will inevitably say, “We just want to hear your voice.” Having worked at a number of institutions, I can tell you this is absolutely true. While grammar and style matter, … Continue reading “Your Voice Matters”
Listen to “Episode 12: The Next Right Thing – Becky Tankersley” on Spreaker. This week we welcome Director of Communications (and former Assistant Director of Admission) Becky Tankersley to the blog. Welcome, Becky! As the mom of two young girls, it isn’t shocking that over the last few weeks we’ve watched Frozen II in our … Continue reading “The Next Right Thing”
Listen to “Episode 11: What I Do & Do Not Know – Rick Clark” on Spreaker. Each of the last seven Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m., we’ve held a full-staff meeting. While smaller teams are also meeting at other points, this is our weekly chance to all be “together.” As our time sheltering in place has … Continue reading “What I Do and Do Not Know…”