Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered the mores and less’ I’m hopeful to see from college admission professionals and school counselors. In that same time, I’ve also been reminded of just how busy high school students are. So in hopes you might actually read this between bites of a burrito or while waiting for … Continue reading “More and Less, Part 3”
While the air may be filled with songs and the streets lined with lights and decorations, the holidays can be a frenetic and stressful time. If your family is like ours, the number of obligations over the next few weeks is staggering. Parties, school functions, visits from relatives, and holiday travel quickly result in a … Continue reading “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year?”
What am I forgetting? Sunday, December 1 7:13 a.m. – I awake to the faint sound of singing. This is not typical. Groggily, I open my eyes and look over at my wife. Dead asleep. 7:15 a.m. – I drag myself out of bed, pull on a shirt, and shuffle to the bathroom exhausted. After … Continue reading “Remember The Important Things”
I went for a run in the woods the other day. I do that a lot this time of year. Last weekend it was a 15-mile trail race in North Georgia. In early December, I’ll go 19 miles through the rolling pines near Warm Springs, GA, where FDR famously spent time. Late fall and winter … Continue reading “Run YOUR Race”
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 … Continue reading “The Event Planner’s Guide to a College Application”