https://www.spreaker.com/show/collegeadmissionbriefLike what you hear and want to read more? https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/.
Follow us @gtadmission across social platforms]]>enEducationCopyright Georgia Institute of Technology Undergraduate Admissionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/054c18f2fdc9d8718bf631ed3f2d5c05.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/collegeadmissionbriefTue, 10 Oct 2023 19:06:25 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRick Clarkadmission@gatech.eduStories, tips, insight, and advice for students and parents about the college admission experience. We promise to keep it brief! How bad could it be? Find out here.Like what you hear and want to read more? https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/.
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previous waitlist episodes can be found here and here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53328787Fri, 24 Mar 2023 23:25:50 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Senior Assistant Director Katie Mattli breaks down everything you need to know about Georgia Tech's waitlist. We talk about how and when we notify students, how we assess our waitlist, and provide more information for your next steps....
previous waitlist episodes can be found here and here.]]>968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-tech-transfer-pathway-offers-101-lasean-price-transfer-program-manager--53128008
All Georgia Tech Transfer Pathway Programs
Transfer Pathway FAQ
Hear more from our transfer counselors: Transfer Pathway Video Playlist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53128008Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:24:19 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis month, Transfer Program Manager Lasean Price joins us to demystify the details and requirements of our various transfer pathway programs. https://admission.gatech.edu/transfer/transfer-pathway-programs...
All Georgia Tech Transfer Pathway Programs
Transfer Pathway FAQ
Hear more from our transfer counselors: Transfer Pathway Video Playlist]]>873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/next-steps-for-deferred-students-behind-the-scenes-of-decision-release-week--52565016
Deferral insights: 1:03
Decision week insights: 14:15

submit your question: https://b.gatech.edu/3RRo1rq

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52565016Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:51:16 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRick and Sammy share tips and insights for deferred students, and pull back the curtain on what goes on in the Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admission leading up to decision release. Deferral insights: 1:03 Decision week insights: 14:15...
Deferral insights: 1:03
Decision week insights: 14:15

submit your question: https://b.gatech.edu/3RRo1rq

]]>1404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brief-announcement-does-how-i-send-supporting-application-materials-impact-my-review--52233646
We'll be back soon with an episode on next steps for deferred applicants at Georgia Tech, then look forward to returning next year with our new content and monthly schedule!

NACAC Podcast Network
First-Year Admission Deadlines]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52233646Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWe're back! In today's episode, Rick Clark and Sammy Rose-Sinclair catch everyone up with a look back on the evolution of the College Admission Brief, and discuss a shift in the direction it's headed. They kick off the show's new focus by easing some...
We'll be back soon with an episode on next steps for deferred applicants at Georgia Tech, then look forward to returning next year with our new content and monthly schedule!

NACAC Podcast Network
First-Year Admission Deadlines]]>967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-your-questions-for-our-100th-episode--51447700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51447700Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:00:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHappy 100! The College Admission Brief was created for students and their support networks from the very start, so today, we're celebrating number 100 with an episode of questions from you!863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-your-admission-requirements-rick-clark--51177703https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

This week, AVP and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark shares nuances in GPAs and standardized tests, and what students might instead focus on to encourage their success in their admission experience.

Blog part 1: https://b.gatech.edu/3qgV38H
Blog part 2: https://b.gatech.edu/3eyWddb]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51177703Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:18:53 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSuggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3 This week, AVP and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark shares nuances in GPAs and standardized tests, and what students might instead focus on to...https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

This week, AVP and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark shares nuances in GPAs and standardized tests, and what students might instead focus on to encourage their success in their admission experience.

Blog part 1: https://b.gatech.edu/3qgV38H
Blog part 2: https://b.gatech.edu/3eyWddb]]>816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hey-ya-remembering-what-s-important-in-your-college-search--50831166
Read the blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2018/06/06/hey-ya/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50831166Fri, 05 Aug 2022 23:29:44 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this blog and recording from 2018, AVP and Executive Director of Admission Rick Clark offers his reflections to students and their parents about finding the right institution for them. Read the blog:...
Read the blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2018/06/06/hey-ya/]]>670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-you-need-to-know-about-admission-deadlines-rick-clark--50648228
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3cki5aR

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Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3cki5aR

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>1129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-your-own-college-admission-data-scientist-brennan-barnard-director-of-college-counseling-at-khan-lab-school--50437851
Read the articles: https://bit.ly/3ae03X8

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50437851Fri, 01 Jul 2022 18:57:51 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionBringing wealth of knowledge in the college admission search process, Brennan Barnard (Director of College Counseling at Khan Lab School) shares how students can find and utilize open data about colleges to inform their search process. Read the...
Read the articles: https://bit.ly/3ae03X8

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>1577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgia-tech-on-the-college-admission-process-podcast--50227865
Listen to the full episode-
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXPYei
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39sUKCK
Or, search “College Admission Process” on your preferred podcast platform.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50227865Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:52:10 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAssistant Director of Admission and Digital Media Sammy Rose-Sinclair joins Dr. John Durante to talk about Georgia Tech and our admission process on his show, the College Admission Process Podcast. Listen to the full episode- Apple Podcasts:...
Listen to the full episode-
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXPYei
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39sUKCK
Or, search “College Admission Process” on your preferred podcast platform.]]>402falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-5-high-school-graduation-messages-for-class-of-22-rick-clark--50146247
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/38yROEb

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50146247Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:35:43 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIt’s high school graduation season for the Class of 2022! This week, AVP and Executive Director of Admission Rick Clark shares messages of wisdom, guidance, and support for graduating seniors as they prepare to start their next chapter. Read the...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/38yROEb

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-transition-tips-for-parents-guardians-and-families-laci-weeden--49913035
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/39P3eDW
Submit your own question to be answered on a future episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49913035Mon, 23 May 2022 21:02:26 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionGetting ready for your student to head to college? This week we're joined by Georgia Tech’s Director of Parent & Family Programs, Laci Weeden, as she shares helpful tips for parents and supporting adults on how to navigate the transition from home to...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/39P3eDW
Submit your own question to be answered on a future episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>1020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-a-good-partner-advice-for-parents-of-high-school-juniors-rick-clark--49731178
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3P8lJnd

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49731178Mon, 09 May 2022 18:37:09 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWith early May college decision dates now behind us, AVP and Executive Director of Admission Rick Clark shares advice and hopes for the parents and guardians of the next class of students to apply to college. Read the blog:...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3P8lJnd

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>1234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visiting-campus-the-four-questions-for-admitted-students-andrew-cohen--49519452
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3K5mppF

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49519452Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:29:15 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Associate Director of Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen shares insights into ways that admitted students can refine and reframe their campus visit questions to help guide them in making a final college choice. Read the blog:...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3K5mppF

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-final-college-choice-kathleen-voss--49468042
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49468042Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:51:29 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Regional Director of Admission for the Mid Atlantic, Kathleen Voss, is back to provide an update on her daughter's college search journey and the process and factors that her family is using to make a final choice. Suggest a question or...
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>1053falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-basketball-is-march-madness-rick-clark--49339506
Read the blog:https://b.gatech.edu/36TQSJZ
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49339506Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:21:21 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIt might be April, but we're talking March Madness this week with AVP and Executive Director of Admission, Rick Clark. Rick shares parallels between making it to the big dance and admission to college, as well as the considerations that admission...
Read the blog:https://b.gatech.edu/36TQSJZ
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ad-mission-it-s-not-fair-rick-clark--49269588
Read the blog post here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/05/16/admission-its-not-fair/

Share a question or topic you'd like discussed in an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49269588Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:58:31 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionDeferrals, waitlists, and rejections are all part of the college admission process, but difficult to face. Admission Director Rick Clark tries to soothe some of the anxiety and frustration by explaining the missions behind college admission. Read...
Read the blog post here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/05/16/admission-its-not-fair/

Share a question or topic you'd like discussed in an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tell-yourself-a-different-college-admission-story-rick-clark--49139942
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36CTmvK
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

P.S... curious about the whistle you heard? https://traditions.gatech.edu/whistle.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49139942Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:44:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionInspired by a recent message from a young student concerned about college admission, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark discusses his hopes for the perspective that underclassmen will have when looking...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36CTmvK
Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

P.S... curious about the whistle you heard? https://traditions.gatech.edu/whistle.html]]>1151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-waitlist-still-sucks-rick-clark--49019163
Read the full article on our admission blog here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2019/03/06/the-waitlist-still-sucks/

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49019163Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:08:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThe dreaded waitlist decision is inevitable for many students applying to college. This week on the podcast, Executive Director of Admission Rick Clark explains why students get waitlisted and offers them advice on how to move forward. Read the...
Read the full article on our admission blog here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2019/03/06/the-waitlist-still-sucks/

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-parent-s-perspective-on-deny-kathleen-voss--48833479
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3I87cUs

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48833479Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:53:28 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Regional Director of Admission for the Mid Atlantic, Kathleen Voss, provides perspective while she parents her daughter through her admission experience and decisions. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3I87cUs Suggest a question or...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3I87cUs

Suggest a question or topic for an upcoming episode: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-discipline-of-college-admission-rick-clark--48646369
Read the blog here: https://b.gatech.edu/3HXuFrm

Have a question you’d like us to discuss on a future episode? Leave it here: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48646369Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis Valentine's Day, we're taking quite the contrarian approach to holiday norms and deep diving into discipline records. Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark explains how a student’s discipline history is reviewed through the lens of the...
Read the blog here: https://b.gatech.edu/3HXuFrm

Have a question you’d like us to discuss on a future episode? Leave it here: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/messages-parents-of-high-school-students-need-to-hear-about-college-admission-rick-clark--48696547
Three Messages Parents of High School Students Need to Hear About College Admission (blog)
Part One: https://b.gatech.edu/3HLe9uN
Part Two: https://b.gatech.edu/3HLeail

Have a question you’d like us to discuss on a future episode? Leave it here: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48696547Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:28:57 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Admission Director Rick Clark shares a few messages of advice and perspective for parents and guardians of college applicants- listen, and read more messages for parents below! Three Messages Parents of High School Students Need to Hear...
Three Messages Parents of High School Students Need to Hear About College Admission (blog)
Part One: https://b.gatech.edu/3HLe9uN
Part Two: https://b.gatech.edu/3HLeail

Have a question you’d like us to discuss on a future episode? Leave it here: https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/admission-mystery-follow-the-clues-rick-clark--48470065
Read the article on our Admission Blog here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2019/01/30/admission-mystery-follow-the-clues/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48470065Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:03 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIt can be tempting to rip open the envelope and solve the mystery without actually finishing the game of Clue. Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark explains why making the most of your college admission experience is worth it in the end....
Read the article on our Admission Blog here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2019/01/30/admission-mystery-follow-the-clues/]]>611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holistic-academic-review-more-than-a-gpa-sammy-rose-sinclair--48341860https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

This week Assistant Director of Admission & Digital Media Sammy Rose-Sinclair discusses holistic academic review and the limitations comparing GPAs as an indicator of a future admission decision

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3ruIq9Z]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48341860Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionNEW: Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3 This week Assistant Director of Admission & Digital Media Sammy Rose-Sinclair discusses holistic academic review and the limitations comparing GPAs as an indicator...https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3

This week Assistant Director of Admission & Digital Media Sammy Rose-Sinclair discusses holistic academic review and the limitations comparing GPAs as an indicator of a future admission decision

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3ruIq9Z]]>938admission,college,gpafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/applying-to-college-isn-t-like-the-movies-sarah-engel--47947356
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3qBA6pR
Normal People, Hulu: https://hulu.tv/3dWKXn5
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47947356Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:45:59 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, we welcome our first student podcast and blog guest, Sarah Engel! Sarah chats with Rick about the skewed perspective on college admission that movies, TV, and social media give, and offers and important reminder to take a break from the...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3qBA6pR
Normal People, Hulu: https://hulu.tv/3dWKXn5
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-cool-receiving-admission-decisions-well-rick-clark--47869791
Read the blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/03/09/be-cool/
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47869791Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:36:14 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionOn this week’s episode, we’re bringing back a 2017 reading of Rick Clark’s blog for students as they await admission decisions: Be Cool Read the blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/03/09/be-cool/ Submit a question or topic for a...
Read the blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2017/03/09/be-cool/
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-few-words-and-a-hug-happy-thanksgiving--47613493
A note—while this episode discusses parent/student relationships, we also hope you’ll share these reflections with guardians, loved ones, and trusted adults supporting you in your admission experience.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47613493Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:08 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionGeorgia Tech's Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark offers a Thanksgiving reflection to high school students and their parents. A note—while this episode discusses parent/student relationships, we also hope you’ll share these reflections...
A note—while this episode discusses parent/student relationships, we also hope you’ll share these reflections with guardians, loved ones, and trusted adults supporting you in your admission experience.]]>295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/admission-insights-from-a-different-perspective-tara-miller-assistant-director-of-admissions-at-st-mary-s-university--47609621
Recommendations
Reservation Dogs https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/reservation-dogs
Wonder Years: https://abc.com/shows/the-wonder-years
What If… : https://bit.ly/32jVS7P
Muhammad Ali: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/muhammad-ali/
The 19th News: https://19thnews.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47609621Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:25:08 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionFrom her recent career change of college & career counseling to admission, to her fantastic media recommendations (see below), Tara Miller (Assistant Director of Admissions at St. Mary’s University) shares valuable insights and lessons learned through...
Recommendations
Reservation Dogs https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/reservation-dogs
Wonder Years: https://abc.com/shows/the-wonder-years
What If… : https://bit.ly/32jVS7P
Muhammad Ali: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/muhammad-ali/
The 19th News: https://19thnews.org/]]>1017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-admission-and-finding-community-as-a-first-generation-college-student-dr-charmaine-troy--47372726
More on Dr. Troy's work at Georgia Tech: https://b.gatech.edu/3khocOa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47372726Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:05:41 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHappy First Gen Day! For this year's First-Generation College Celebration, Georgia Tech's first First-Generation and Limited Income Program & Operations Manager, Dr. Charmaine Troy, joins us to share her insights. Listen for thoughts on finding...
More on Dr. Troy's work at Georgia Tech: https://b.gatech.edu/3khocOa]]>890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-that-a-good-school-rick-clark--47218857Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark shares tips for embracing a more nuanced approach to your college search.

Read the blog:https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2021/10/24/is-that-a-good-school/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47218857Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:31:08 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIt's time to change the question of "Is that a good school?" to "Is that a good school 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦?" Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark shares tips for embracing a more nuanced approach to your college search. Read the...Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark shares tips for embracing a more nuanced approach to your college search.

Read the blog:https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2021/10/24/is-that-a-good-school/]]>942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-talk-transfer-admission-chad-bryant--47084324
Resources
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: https://bit.ly/35gUvEC
National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students: https://www.nists.org/
American Association of Community Colleges: https://bit.ly/2ILu8iN
NACAC: https://bit.ly/2HnaNE0
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: https://www.jkcf.org
The Aspen Institute: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/
Adam Grant book and social: https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47084324Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:02:55 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHappy National Transfer Student Week! Associate director of operations and transfer, Chad Bryant, joins us to provide tips, insight, and resources for students and their support networks as they navigate transfer admission. Resources National Student...
Resources
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: https://bit.ly/35gUvEC
National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students: https://www.nists.org/
American Association of Community Colleges: https://bit.ly/2ILu8iN
NACAC: https://bit.ly/2HnaNE0
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: https://www.jkcf.org
The Aspen Institute: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/
Adam Grant book and social: https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/]]>951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-deciding-when-where-and-how-to-visit-colleges--46980185
College Visit Bingo: b.gatech.edu/3BJtqZY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46980185Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:37:33 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionPlanning out your college visits? Associate Director of Guest Experience, Andrew Cohen, and Senior Assistant Director of Admission, Katie Faussmagne, share their insights on when to visit virtually vs in person, and how to make the most of different...
College Visit Bingo: b.gatech.edu/3BJtqZY]]>1148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-funnel-let-s-talk-admit-rates-yield-rates-melt-rates--46832057
Read the blog (Spoiler alert: the BS rate isn't quite as scandalous as we made it out to be): https://b.gatech.edu/3lcaLjB
Read more from last year's blog, Nuance in the Numbers: https://b.gatech.edu/3AarBDH]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46832057Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:50:17 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHave you ever wondered how colleges know how many students to admit? Or the models that admission deans everywhere rely on in enrolling a class? Undergraduate Admission Director Rick Clark digs into the process in this week's episode. Lot's of numbers...
Read the blog (Spoiler alert: the BS rate isn't quite as scandalous as we made it out to be): https://b.gatech.edu/3lcaLjB
Read more from last year's blog, Nuance in the Numbers: https://b.gatech.edu/3AarBDH]]>792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-financial-aid-101-larry-stokes-kathleen-voss--46728362
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Careeronestop (US Department of Labor): https://bit.ly/careeronestopscholarships
College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org
Fast Web: https://www.fastweb.com/
Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46728362Tue, 28 Sep 2021 18:07:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThe FAFSA and CSS profile are available for submission starting later this week. Need to brush up on the basics of financial aid before then? Assistant Director Larry Stokes and Regional Director of Admission Kathleen Voss walk you through financial...
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Careeronestop (US Department of Labor): https://bit.ly/careeronestopscholarships
College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org
Fast Web: https://www.fastweb.com/
Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org]]>1048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-how-will-admission-counselors-review-your-extracurricular-involvements-caroline-cox--46653347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46653347Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:08:03 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Senior Admission Counselor Caroline Cox discusses how admission counselors consider the context of a student's environment, interests, and the pandemic, to review their extracurricular involvements1000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-the-admission-review-timeline-work-sammy-rose-sinclair--46432212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46432212Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:10:52 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode, Assistant Director of Digital Media Sammy Rose-Sinclair walks students through the steps of the admission process from a counselor’s perspectives, and the types of priorities and conversations we’re having as we review.1173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-olympics-explain-admission-rick-clark--46366655
Blog, part one: https://b.gatech.edu/3zVUwvO
Blog, part two: https://b.gatech.edu/3tckRn5]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46366655Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:00:11 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark shares insights on how colleges review applications in part one of his blog, as well as ways you should approach your college admission experience like an Olympian. Blog, part one:...
Blog, part one: https://b.gatech.edu/3zVUwvO
Blog, part two: https://b.gatech.edu/3tckRn5]]>954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-academic-review-during-covid-katie-mattli--46237975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46237975Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:12 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Senior Assistant Director Katie Mattli talks to Admission Director Rick Clark about how admission counselors are reviewing changes to students’ academics during Covid, and how students can best communicate those changes on their application.928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-asking-savvy-questions-in-early-college-exploration-julian-taylor--46132094The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46132094Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:29:00 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWhat questions should students be asking in their college admission experience? Who should they be asking? Julian Taylor talks to Admission Director Rick Clark to share his insights. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:...The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/]]>915falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-using-your-essays-to-share-your-story-sammy-rose-sinclair--46045146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46045146Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:00:15 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this week’s episode of the Basics of College Admission 2.0 series, Admission Director, Rick Clark, and Assistant Director of Digital Media, Sammy Rose-Sinclair, share thoughts on finding your “why” and choosing an essay topic.974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-top-1-question-to-ask-in-your-college-admission-experience-rick-clark--46031996
John Meacham Podcasts-
Hope Through History: https://www.history.com/hope-through-history
It Was Said: https://www.history.com/it-was-said-podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46031996Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:00:11 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWhat's the question? And why should you be asking? Georgia Tech Admission Director Rick Clark discusses in this week's episode John Meacham Podcasts- Hope Through History: https://www.history.com/hope-through-history It Was Said:...
John Meacham Podcasts-
Hope Through History: https://www.history.com/hope-through-history
It Was Said: https://www.history.com/it-was-said-podcast]]>724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-2-0-research-opportunities-in-college-recha-reid--45956219
More on Recha: http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/about-us/who-we-are]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45956219Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:08 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRecha Reid is Assistant Director for Student Innovation and Undergraduate Research for the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) at Georgia Tech. On this episode, she discusses the details of research opportunities for undergraduate students, and...
More on Recha: http://www.undergradresearch.gatech.edu/about-us/who-we-are]]>977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-going-back-to-basics-basics-of-college-admission-2-0--45953098Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Message us on social media (gtadmission)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45953098Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:03:44 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIntroducing the Basics of College Admission 2.0. In the coming months, we’ll be sharing episodes on asking good questions during the college admission search, answering the community disruption question, academic review within the context of Covid,...Have a question you want answered on the podcast? Message us on social media (gtadmission)]]>147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-other-side-perspective-for-the-application-year-ahead-rick-clark--45845330
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3iRpqy7
Listen to the song, The Other Side, from the Greatest Showman: https://youtu.be/Wk008ADh4iY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45845330Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:31:37 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionBefore the Common Application opens for submission for the 2021-2022 year this weekend, we’re bringing back a reading of Admission Director Rick Clark’s 2018 blog, The Other Side Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3iRpqy7 Listen to the song, The...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3iRpqy7
Listen to the song, The Other Side, from the Greatest Showman: https://youtu.be/Wk008ADh4iY]]>429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-matters-how-mission-factors-into-admission-decisions-and-your-college-search--45778592
Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Niche: https://www.niche.com/
Campus Pride Index: https://www.campusprideindex.org/
Colleges that Change Lives: https://ctcl.org/

Read the "Mission Matters" blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Uz07cf
Read the “NEEDED-New College Admissions Map" blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2VYaJS9]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45778592Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:05:04 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode Rick shares how mission plays into admission decisions, and how students might consider their own missions & what’s important to them as they begin their college search. Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ Niche:...
Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Niche: https://www.niche.com/
Campus Pride Index: https://www.campusprideindex.org/
Colleges that Change Lives: https://ctcl.org/

Read the "Mission Matters" blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Uz07cf
Read the “NEEDED-New College Admissions Map" blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2VYaJS9]]>597admission,admissions,college,mission,searchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-with-jeff-schiffman-director-of-admission-at-tulane-university--45681019
Jeff’s recommendations:
Greater New Orleans Foundation: https://www.gnof.org/
Tulane University Admission Blog: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/
Georgia Tech Admission Blog, “Is it OK if I…?” : https://b.gatech.edu/3kdtWtp
Calm App: https://www.calm.com/
Peloton App: https://www.onepeloton.com/
Designing Your Life: https://designingyour.life/
Trevor Noah, Born A Crime: https://g.co/kgs/jQ45mh]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45681019Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:49:20 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAs he prepares for his second, first day of work and a new role with the Greater New Orleans Foundation, Jeff Schiffman, Director of Admission at Tulane University, sits down with Rick to share parting words of advice with students and parents, and...
Jeff’s recommendations:
Greater New Orleans Foundation: https://www.gnof.org/
Tulane University Admission Blog: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/
Georgia Tech Admission Blog, “Is it OK if I…?” : https://b.gatech.edu/3kdtWtp
Calm App: https://www.calm.com/
Peloton App: https://www.onepeloton.com/
Designing Your Life: https://designingyour.life/
Trevor Noah, Born A Crime: https://g.co/kgs/jQ45mh]]>1161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-admission-it-depends-reviewing-admission-predictions-from-this-year-rick-clark--45459898
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3xZyHdo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45459898Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:45:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThroughout the year, you’ve heard Georgia Tech’s Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark share his predictions for the 2020-2021 application cycle. How’d they turn out? Well, it depends! Listen as Rick takes a look back at his predictions, and...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3xZyHdo]]>725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-your-sentence-be-lewis-caralla-head-strength-and-conditioning-coach-for-georgia-tech-football--45360299
Follow Coach Caralla:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lewcaralla
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisCaralla

Watch the video: https://bit.ly/3zExuKg
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3wE4ssw]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45360299Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:40:20 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHow will you be described by others one day? What will your sentence be? Georgia Tech Football’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Lewis Caralla joins Admission Director Rick Clark, as Caralla discusses earning your sentence, and surrounding...
Follow Coach Caralla:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lewcaralla
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisCaralla

Watch the video: https://bit.ly/3zExuKg
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3wE4ssw]]>577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brief-announcement--45356020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45356020Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:26:42 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSlighty different length and logo, but overall still the same College Admission Brief. Thank you so much for listening over the past year, we'll be back with a new episode Monday!117falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-admission-give-your-full-75-rick-clark--45077819
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3frwzoz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45077819Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:30:20 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionGiving 110%? Call us cynics, but that just doesn’t add up! Instead, Admission Director Rick Clark makes a case for controlling what you can control, and focusing on the parts of the admission cycle that you own as an applicant... your 75%. Read...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3frwzoz]]>640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-leave-no-doubt-supporting-students-in-the-admission-journey-katie-faussmagne-kathleen-voss--44956159
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3fFOjLR]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44956159Mon, 24 May 2021 10:30:03 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this extended episode, Senior Assistant Director of Admission Katie Faussmagne, and Regional Director of Admission Kathleen Voss, join Admission Director Rick Clark for their first chat about parenting through the admission experience. Read the...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3fFOjLR]]>973falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-kind-of-different-part-two-lets-talk-communication-becky-tankersley--44525412
Read Becky’s blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2PsDQdw

Discussed in the episode:

Navigating College Admissions: An UN-Romantic Solution: https://b.gatech.edu/3gKwg9u
The Muppet Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/
Center for Puppetry Arts: https://puppet.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44525412Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:30:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week we welcome Director of Communications for Enrollment Management, Becky Tankersley, to the blog. Welcome, Becky! Becky provides insight on decision release from an enrollment communicator’s perspective, and shares the importance of mindful...
Read Becky’s blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2PsDQdw

Discussed in the episode:

Navigating College Admissions: An UN-Romantic Solution: https://b.gatech.edu/3gKwg9u
The Muppet Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/
Center for Puppetry Arts: https://puppet.org/]]>647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soothing-the-sting-of-college-admission-decisions-rick-clark--44398703Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3v2PPxx]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44398703Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:30:14 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWhen admission decisions don’t go as expected, it can really sting. This week, Admission Director Rick Clark offers some perspective on those decisions. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3v2PPxxRead the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3v2PPxx]]>541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-waitlist-why-rick-clark--44228038
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3rVi5Aj]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44228038Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:00:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHow do waitlists work? How don't they work? And WHY do waitlists exist?! Admission Director Rick Clark shares insights. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3rVi5Aj
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3rVi5Aj]]>585admission,admissions,college,waitlistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juniors-create-a-new-college-admissions-map-rick-clark--44011154
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3vUgOwv]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44011154Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:00:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionTime to grab a new map! This week, Admission Director Rick Clark is challenging you to expand your horizions and get a sense of all your options as your start your college search. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3vUgOwv
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3vUgOwv]]>625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/predicting-yield-in-2021-rick-clark--43917381
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2QxWVLE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43917381Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:23:16 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn a typical year, colleges rely on historical yield models to guide their admission decisions. This year? There's a few extra variables to consider. Georgia Tech Admission Director Rick Clark makes his predictions for what the next few months may...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2QxWVLE]]>600admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waiting-well-for-decisions-sammy-rose-sinclair--43713130
Read the Blog, Waiting In Uncertainty: https://b.gatech.edu/3rclJGw

More resources:
Grown & Flown's Best College Admission Blogs: https://bit.ly/306nkBx
More admission podcasts: https://bit.ly/2PwkIeo
Cited Research on waiting: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-19904-010]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43713130Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:19 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionUncertainty is unfomfortable! This week, Senior Admission Counselor Sammy Rose-Sinclair shares some perspective while you wait for your admission decision. Read the Blog, Waiting In Uncertainty: https://b.gatech.edu/3rclJGw More resources: Grown &...
Read the Blog, Waiting In Uncertainty: https://b.gatech.edu/3rclJGw

More resources:
Grown & Flown's Best College Admission Blogs: https://bit.ly/306nkBx
More admission podcasts: https://bit.ly/2PwkIeo
Cited Research on waiting: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-19904-010]]>620admission,admissions,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuance-in-the-numbers-are-all-admit-rates-created-equal-rick-clark--43654630
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pVHkkP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43654630Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:22 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, it's all about the numbers! Admission Director Rick Clark is talking admit rates, deferral rates, and application numbers. Spoiler: there's more than meets the eye here. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pVHkkP
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pVHkkP]]>659admission,admissions,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-misperceptions-about-the-mba-katie-lloyd-ed-d--43502582
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pogzW4
The Daily Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43502582Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:04:32 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week we welcome Katie Lloyd, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Evening and Full-time MBA Programs at the Scheller College of Business to the podcast! Dr. Loyd shares myths and misperceptions undergraduate students may have about the MBA, as well as insights...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pogzW4
The Daily Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily]]>639admission,college,mbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-admission-word-association-rick-clark--43366316We’re spending some extra time chatting with Admission Director Rick Clark about the words that shape our perspective of college and college admission.
Thank you to everyone who’s listened along this year- more to come! Let us know what you’d like us to talk about next- @gtadmission

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3p4Vccd]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43366316Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:35:11 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWe’ve got an extended episode to celebrate one year of the College Admission Brief! (We know it’s still only 13 minutes... but “extended” is relative when we’ve typically got a ten minute promise, right?) We’re spending some extra time chatting with...We’re spending some extra time chatting with Admission Director Rick Clark about the words that shape our perspective of college and college admission.
Thank you to everyone who’s listened along this year- more to come! Let us know what you’d like us to talk about next- @gtadmission

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3p4Vccd]]>790admission,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-kind-of-different-preparing-for-decisions-rick-clark--43259905
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2YCHN0i]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43259905Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:38:03 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Admission Director Rick Clark draws parallels between the emotions that students and admission counselors experience as they prepare for, and respond to, admission decisions. He also takes a look back at how review and decisions have...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2YCHN0i]]>598admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-in-the-darkness-rick-clark--42952790This week, Admission Director Rick Clark returns the favor by sharing his own words of hope and encouragement back to students.

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2LEiibQ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42952790Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:12:31 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThe first days of 2021 have been difficult and dark. However, for admission counselors around the world, reading of students' hopes, dreams, resolve, and purpose has brought us encouragement and light. This week, Admission Director Rick Clark returns...This week, Admission Director Rick Clark returns the favor by sharing his own words of hope and encouragement back to students.

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2LEiibQ]]>559admission,admissions,brief,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-international-admission-part-two-sara-riggs--42815129Note: The Georgia Tech interviews discussed in this episode are solely to determine English language proficiency. Georgia Tech does not conduct informational interviews.

Open Doors Data: https://www.iie.org/opendoors
For more like this, check out our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42815129Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:24:00 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWe're back to basics once again! In this second half of a two part conversation, we're talking to Assistant Director of International Recruitment, Sara Riggs, about what international students should know as they navigate college admission to American...Note: The Georgia Tech interviews discussed in this episode are solely to determine English language proficiency. Georgia Tech does not conduct informational interviews.

Open Doors Data: https://www.iie.org/opendoors
For more like this, check out our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-international-admission-part-one-sara-riggs--42815126Get Wise podcast: https://bit.ly/3ojQlEA
For more like this, check out our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42815126Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:23:58 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWe're back to basics once again! In this first half of a two part conversation, we're talking to Assistant Director of International Recruitment, Sara Riggs, about what international students should know as they navigate college admission to American...Get Wise podcast: https://bit.ly/3ojQlEA
For more like this, check out our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>455admission,admissions,college,internationalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/handling-that-moment-receiving-a-denial-rick-clark--42506894
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3gS7Dpl]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42506894Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:29:44 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRejection hurts! In this recording of his 2018 blog by the same name, Admission Director Rick Clark shares some truths about handling that moment. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3gS7Dpl
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3gS7Dpl]]>454admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-being-deferred-really-mean-rick-clark--42438494
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3mcibAu
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42438494Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:19:30 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWhat does being deferred really mean? Why are students deferred, and what should they do (and not do) next? Admission Director Rick Clark shares his insights. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3mcibAu Submit a question or topic for a future...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3mcibAu
Submit a question or topic for a future episode! https://b.gatech.edu/3GD2Yn3]]>525admission,admissions,college,deferfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-have-a-brother-growing-through-disappointment-rick-clark--42369409
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36Ul5G0]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42369409Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:46:32 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this recording of his 2019 blog “I Have a Brother”, Admission Director Rick Clark shares an encouraging story of growth, hope, and triumph through disappointment. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36Ul5G0
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36Ul5G0]]>474admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-applied-now-what-and-more-questions-from-you-rick-clark--42306858
If you have something you'd like us to cover in a future episode, share your question with us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/Reddit/YouTube (gtadmission on all platforms).

Brennan Barnard, Fact-Checking College Admission: https://bit.ly/36EwDNm
Read Rick's Blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2IdqbDF]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42306858Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:00:13 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode, Rick Clark answers questions and talks about his recent blog, College Admission: Read, See, Discuss (…and Be Thankful). Which parts of the admission experience do you control, how can you wait and prepare for decisions, and how...
If you have something you'd like us to cover in a future episode, share your question with us on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/Reddit/YouTube (gtadmission on all platforms).

Brennan Barnard, Fact-Checking College Admission: https://bit.ly/36EwDNm
Read Rick's Blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2IdqbDF]]>600admission,admissions,advice,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparation-day-getting-ready-for-college-decisions-rick-clark--42286429
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2L29f40]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42286429Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:30:37 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionDid you take the Preparation Day pledge this week? It’s not too late! Admission Director Rick Clark explains what that means, and gets you prepared for upcoming admission decisions in this recording of his 2018 blog, Preparation Day. Read the blog:...
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2L29f40]]>526admission,admissions,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-numbers-digging-deeper-in-your-college-search-rick-clark--42031431
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pISvPg]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42031431Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:30:19 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Rick Clark reminds students that numbers, while helpful, rarely tell the entire story. Your goal is to dig deeper, look beyond the numbers, and ask the questions that are important to them. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pISvPg
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pISvPg]]>569admission,admissions,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-college-admission-rick-clark--41915044
More numbers from this year: https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-admissions-season-was-already-stressful-pandemic-made-it-chaotic-11604917801

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/32AmY7V
Check out the pumpkin patch: https://bit.ly/3nem2hE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41915044Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:47:17 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionFewer apps? Higher admit rates? Our Admission Director predicts changes in the admission landscape for the year ahead, and discusses what that means for students. More numbers from this year:...
More numbers from this year: https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-admissions-season-was-already-stressful-pandemic-made-it-chaotic-11604917801

Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/32AmY7V
Check out the pumpkin patch: https://bit.ly/3nem2hE]]>587admission,admissions,college,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-who-s-reading-your-application-katie-faussemagne--41681383
Our Five Part Series on the Admission Team starts here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2016/11/03/breaking-down-the-admission-team-week-1-defensespecial-teams/

For more like this, visit our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41681383Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:28:03 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSenior Assistant Director of Admission Katie Faussemagne joins us to answer the question, who are the people reading your application after your press submit? (And who are they not?) She delves into their background, mentality, and goals-- all...
Our Five Part Series on the Admission Team starts here: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2016/11/03/breaking-down-the-admission-team-week-1-defensespecial-teams/

For more like this, visit our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>596admission,admissions,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-financial-aid-larry-stokes--41559394
Further reading:
https://www.fastweb.com/
https://collegecost.ed.gov/
https://studentaid.gov/

https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41559394Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:21:49 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionLary Stokes, Tech alum and Customer Service Manager for the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, discusses the basics of financial aid, including the FAFSA, CSS Profile and the critical importance of deadlines, document completion, and the need to...
Further reading:
https://www.fastweb.com/
https://collegecost.ed.gov/
https://studentaid.gov/

https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>594admission,admissions,fafsa,financialaidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-transfer-admission-chad-bryant--41538610
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: https://bit.ly/35gUvEC
National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students: https://www.nists.org/
American Association of Community Colleges: https://bit.ly/2ILu8iN
NACAC: https://bit.ly/2HnaNE0]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41538610Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:31:08 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionHappy National Transfer Student Week! Join us as Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission Chad Bryant breaks down some data and tips behind the transfer admission process National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: https://bit.ly/35gUvEC...
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center: https://bit.ly/35gUvEC
National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students: https://www.nists.org/
American Association of Community Colleges: https://bit.ly/2ILu8iN
NACAC: https://bit.ly/2HnaNE0]]>587admission,transferfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-interviews-for-admission-scholarship-programs-chelsea-scoffone--41486489
Tips on interviews from Big Future: https://bit.ly/2ID5wsv
College Interview Questions to Prepare for, from US News: https://bit.ly/3lMdD46

For more like this, visit the admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41486489Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:48:23 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionChelsea Scoffone, Associate Director of Georgia Tech's Office of Special Scholarships, shares great tips on how to prepare for an admission or scholarship interview, and what university representatives are hoping to glean from those conversations....
Tips on interviews from Big Future: https://bit.ly/2ID5wsv
College Interview Questions to Prepare for, from US News: https://bit.ly/3lMdD46

For more like this, visit the admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>596admission,admissions,georgiatech,interviews,scholarshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/important-lessons-from-covid-19-rick-clark--41429588(And, importantly, a strong Ferris Bueller recommendation.)
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2GInNnJ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41429588Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:01:56 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAdmission Director Rick Clark shares reflections and lessons learned from Covid-19, and gives his take on what may lie ahead for students and college admission. He encourages students to take the same approach we've taken in our office. Consider-...(And, importantly, a strong Ferris Bueller recommendation.)
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2GInNnJ]]>589admission,admissions,college,covid,ferrisbueller,georgiatech,georgia tech,podcastsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-letters-of-recommendation-kathleen-voss--41333049Listen for tips on which teachers you should ask, and how admission readers will use those recommendations.

College Board- Teacher Tips for Recommendations: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/teacher-tips

MIT guidance on recommendations: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/parents-educators/writingrecs/

For more like this, check out our blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41333049Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:25:16 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRegional Director of Admission (Mid-Atlantic) Kathleen Voss covers the who’s, the how’s, and the when’s that surround letters of recommendation from your counselors and teachers. Listen for tips on which teachers you should ask, and how admission...Listen for tips on which teachers you should ask, and how admission readers will use those recommendations.

College Board- Teacher Tips for Recommendations: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/teacher-tips

MIT guidance on recommendations: https://mitadmissions.org/apply/parents-educators/writingrecs/

For more like this, check out our blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>596admission,admissions,georgiatech,georgia tech,recommendations,teacherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-path-to-grad-school-dr-shannon-dobranski--41306855
More on our guest: https://career.gatech.edu/shannon-dobranski
Trinity College (San Antonio): https://www.trinity.edu/
Read the blog: b.gatech.edu/3jxQEJB
Learn more about ZZ Packer: bit.ly/3lgve44
Meet Betty! https://bit.ly/3nqg9yx]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41306855Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:36:37 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week we welcome Dr. Shannon Dobranski, Director of Pre-Graduate and Pre-Professional Advising at Georgia Tech. Shannon shares her insights on how students might prepare for their long-term plans early on, as well as her own path to her alma...
More on our guest: https://career.gatech.edu/shannon-dobranski
Trinity College (San Antonio): https://www.trinity.edu/
Read the blog: b.gatech.edu/3jxQEJB
Learn more about ZZ Packer: bit.ly/3lgve44
Meet Betty! https://bit.ly/3nqg9yx]]>590admission,admissions,georgia tech,graduatefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-writing-for-colleges-rick-clark--41119761College Essay Guy: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/ or College Essay Guy on Twitter
Five Practical Tips for Writing for Colleges: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/08/19/five-practical-tips-for-writing-for-colleges/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41119761Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:35:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode of our series the Basics of College Admission, Admission Director and author Rick Clark shares tips for writing your personal statements and supplemental essays for your college applications. College Essay Guy:...College Essay Guy: https://www.collegeessayguy.com/ or College Essay Guy on Twitter
Five Practical Tips for Writing for Colleges: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/08/19/five-practical-tips-for-writing-for-colleges/]]>588admission,admissions,college,essays,georgia tech,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-activities-contribution-to-community-ellery-kirkconnell--41119759How can you convey your involvement, impact, and influence on your application- and how is that different at all during Covid?
Further Reading- GT Admission's YouTube collateral on reading first year applications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JVFkoAjNho

www.admission.gatech.edu/blog]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41119759Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:25:20 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week as part of our series on the Basics of College Admission, Senior Admission Counselor Ellery Kirkconnell walks you through what admission committees are looking for and pitfalls to avoid when filling out the activities section of your...How can you convey your involvement, impact, and influence on your application- and how is that different at all during Covid?
Further Reading- GT Admission's YouTube collateral on reading first year applications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JVFkoAjNho

www.admission.gatech.edu/blog]]>594activities,admission,admissions,application,college,georgia techfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-understanding-the-additional-information-section-katie-mattli--40546713Key Tips: It's OK to leave blank. It's not an extension of your essay or a continuation of your extra-curricular activities.
https://thewritelife.com/
Admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40546713Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:40:12 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSenior Assistant Director, Katie Mattli discusses the special circumstances/additional information section. What is it? What is it and is it not for? Key Tips: It's OK to leave blank. It's not an extension of your essay or a continuation of your...Key Tips: It's OK to leave blank. It's not an extension of your essay or a continuation of your extra-curricular activities.
https://thewritelife.com/
Admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>588admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-gpa-rigor-of-curriculum-aka-all-things-grades-laura-brown-simmons--40906193
Further Reading: Putting the rivalry aside and giving major props to the blog of our friend and colleague David Graves at UGA. https://www.admissions.uga.edu/blog/ or on Twitter @drgravesUGA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40906193Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:45:12 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionGrade Trends, Rigor, Course Choice, GPA, Transcripts... this is a big one! Director of Non-Degree Programs Laura Simmons breaks down how admission committees review a student’s academic preparation in this episode of our mini-series, the Basics of...
Further Reading: Putting the rivalry aside and giving major props to the blog of our friend and colleague David Graves at UGA. https://www.admissions.uga.edu/blog/ or on Twitter @drgravesUGA]]>588admission,admissions,college,georgia tech,gpa,highschoolfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-early-action-early-decision-all-things-decision-plans-ashley-brookshire--40843857
Tulane Admission Blog: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40843857Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:45:09 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionEA, REA, ED... What’s it all mean? Regional Director of Admission (West Coast) Ashley Brookshire breaks it all down and gives you the tools to consider which plans may work best for you. Tulane Admission Blog: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/
Tulane Admission Blog: http://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/]]>599admission,admissions,college,early action,early decision,georgia techfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-standardized-testing-test-score-optional-sr-associate-director-mary-tipton-woolley--40780390Further Reading:
FairTest: https://www.fairtest.org/
NACAC “Test-Optional Means Test-Optional” statement: bit.ly/3hcN4m6]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40780390Tue, 08 Sep 2020 23:41:14 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode of our mini-series, the Basics of College Admission, Mary Tipton Woolley dives into standardized testing: What is test score optional? What might students consider when deciding whether to take or send a test to colleges? Further...Further Reading:
FairTest: https://www.fairtest.org/
NACAC “Test-Optional Means Test-Optional” statement: bit.ly/3hcN4m6]]>600act,admission,admissions,college,college admission,college admissions,fairtest,nacac,sat,standardized testing,test score optionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/answering-the-covid-question-rick-clark--40658253
The Covid Question from Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/blog/COVID-19-question-common-app
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Zh4CYf
Chadwick Boseman tribute by Senegalese artist Boubou: https://bit.ly/3lIdSOl]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40658253Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:04:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this episode, Admission Director Rick Clark discusses factors a student can consider in deciding whether to answer Common App’s new Covid & natural disasters question, and reminds students of the human element of application review. The Covid...
The Covid Question from Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/blog/COVID-19-question-common-app
Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Zh4CYf
Chadwick Boseman tribute by Senegalese artist Boubou: https://bit.ly/3lIdSOl]]>594admission,admissions,college,college admission,common app,georgia techfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-general-application-tips-alex-thackston--40439825- Don't procrastinate
- Find a trusted proofreader
- Be Yourself

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-admissions/
https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students
Blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40439825Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:55:02 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAlex Thackston, Senior Admission Counselor at GT provides great insight on who admission readers really are- and discusses practical tips/ common pitfalls that students should know while working on their apps. - Don't procrastinate - Find a trusted...- Don't procrastinate
- Find a trusted proofreader
- Be Yourself

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-admissions/
https://www.commonapp.org/apply/first-time-students
Blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>582affordablecollegesonline,college,collegeadmission,collegeapplication,collegeapplications,commonappfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-understanding-fit-alexis-szemraj--40543592Use your network, keep an open mind, ask yourself tough and real questions. Have confidence to choose places that are genuinely yours.

Check out the alumni magazine and student newspaper from the schools you are considering, as well as their various social media channels.

https://www.niche.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-find-your-college-fit
https://www.aup.edu/
http://admission.gatech.edu/blog]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40543592Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:43:57 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSenior Admission Counselor, Alexis Szemraj discusses her decision to attend the American University- Paris, as well as how students can be honest with themselves in determining what a good college fit really looks like. Use your network, keep an open...Use your network, keep an open mind, ask yourself tough and real questions. Have confidence to choose places that are genuinely yours.

Check out the alumni magazine and student newspaper from the schools you are considering, as well as their various social media channels.

https://www.niche.com/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-find-your-college-fit
https://www.aup.edu/
http://admission.gatech.edu/blog]]>573admission,admissions,aup,bigfuture,college,collegeboard,niche.comfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basics-of-college-admission-campus-virtual-visits-katy-beth-chisolm--40439674https://admission.gatech.edu/staff-page/katy-beth-chisolm

YouVisit: https://www.youvisit.com/
Virtual Visits: https://admission.gatech.edu/virtual-visit
Admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40439674Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:32:54 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionKaty Beth Chisholm, Assistant Director for Campus Visits provides key tips for students and families about how to access colleges virtually. https://admission.gatech.edu/staff-page/katy-beth-chisolm YouVisit: https://www.youvisit.com/ Virtual Visits:...https://admission.gatech.edu/staff-page/katy-beth-chisolm

YouVisit: https://www.youvisit.com/
Virtual Visits: https://admission.gatech.edu/virtual-visit
Admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/]]>600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-mini-series-trailer-basics-of-college-admission--40474998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40474998Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:26:59 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn the weeks ahead, we'll explore some of the common topics and basic elements of the college admission experience, including: Finding a Fit, Writing for Colleges, Early Action/Early Decision, Visiting Campuses (esp during Covid), Extra-curriculars,...47falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-practical-tips-for-writing-for-colleges-rick-clark--40475911Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/32hj5E2

Check out Malcolm Gladwell on Twitter: @Gladwell
And Outliers among other books here: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40475911Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:23:41 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionThis week, Admission Director Rick Clark shares his most recent blog, Five Practical Tips for Writing for Colleges Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/32hj5E2 Check out Malcolm Gladwell on Twitter: @Gladwell And Outliers among other books here:...Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/32hj5E2

Check out Malcolm Gladwell on Twitter: @Gladwell
And Outliers among other books here: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/]]>406admission,admissions,college,essaysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seniors-talk-to-your-parents-rick-clark--40395064Including a Special guest host!

Read the Blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Q1zC9o
Hamilton the Movie: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/hamilton
Trey Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/c/treykennedy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40395064Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:05:44 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRick talks about why it’s so important for students to be proactive about discussions on money, hopes & dreams & goals- not just during the admission experience, but headed into the college years and life beyond. Including a Special guest host!...Including a Special guest host!

Read the Blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2Q1zC9o
Hamilton the Movie: https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/hamilton
Trey Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/c/treykennedy]]>464admission,admissions,college,collegeadmission,collegeadmissions,georgiatech,gtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/application-tips-for-activities-and-leadership-rick-clark--40310191He delves into how Covid is impacting students' ability to participate in outside activities, and how admission committees will review that this year.
And notably he references the central question committees are always asking when reading applications- "Will this student be missed when the graduate?"

Read the blog here: https://b.gatech.edu/3gTczta
The Last Dance (also available on Netflix): https://es.pn/3anvf1K
Revisionist History Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/
Lafayette College: https://www.lafayette.edu/
UNC- Chapel Hill: https://www.unc.edu/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40310191Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:57:49 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech discusses the college search that took him to play soccer at Lafayette College, as well as transferring to UNC- Chapel Hill. He delves into how Covid is impacting students' ability to...He delves into how Covid is impacting students' ability to participate in outside activities, and how admission committees will review that this year.
And notably he references the central question committees are always asking when reading applications- "Will this student be missed when the graduate?"

Read the blog here: https://b.gatech.edu/3gTczta
The Last Dance (also available on Netflix): https://es.pn/3anvf1K
Revisionist History Podcast: http://revisionisthistory.com/
Lafayette College: https://www.lafayette.edu/
UNC- Chapel Hill: https://www.unc.edu/]]>591admission,admissions,college,collegeadmission,collegeadmissions,georgiatech,gtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/university-scholarships-in-the-time-of-covid-19-chaffee-viets--39907257
Read Chaffee's blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/07/17/university-scholarships-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
More on NCSU here: https://www.ncsu.edu/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39907257Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:51:55 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionDirector of Stamps Program and Special Scholarships Chaffee Viets discusses his decision to attend North Carolina State, how scholarship programs approach their selection process, and why you should check out Hoosiers and Remember the Titans....
Read Chaffee's blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/07/17/university-scholarships-in-the-time-of-covid-19/
More on NCSU here: https://www.ncsu.edu/]]>587admission,admissions,college,hoosiers,ncsu,northcarolinastateuniversity,rememberthetitans,scholarshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-voice-matters-rick-clark--31436842
Read the blog: b.gatech.edu/2YaEHB3
Listen to the Real Cost of Silence: b.gatech.edu/2YGOqyh
Explore the Transformative Narratives series: b.gatech.edu/3hFbGoP]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31436842Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:59:56 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionIn this week’s episode, Rick ‪reminds students that when applying to college, inspring your community, and creating the change and healing our local campuses, cities, and country need: YOUR VOICE MATTERS.‬ Read the blog: b.gatech.edu/2YaEHB3...
Read the blog: b.gatech.edu/2YaEHB3
Listen to the Real Cost of Silence: b.gatech.edu/2YGOqyh
Explore the Transformative Narratives series: b.gatech.edu/3hFbGoP]]>505admission,admissions,college,collegeadmissionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hang-your-picture-ashley-brookshire--28577548
Read Ashley's blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/21/hang-your-picture/
Dolly Parton's America Podcast: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america
More on Georgia Tech: admission.gatech.edu]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28577548Fri, 29 May 2020 13:53:52 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWest Coast Admission Director Ashley Brookshire discusses her decision to attend Georgia Tech, opportunities to get started on projects and things you've been putting off during quarantine, and plugs Dolly Parton's America Podcast. Read Ashley's...
Read Ashley's blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/21/hang-your-picture/
Dolly Parton's America Podcast: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america
More on Georgia Tech: admission.gatech.edu]]>636admissions,college,collegeadmissions,dollyparton,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-right-thing-becky-tankersley--27255549
Read Becky’s blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/08/the-next-right-thing/
The Next Right Thing from Frozen 2 (just in case you want to listen while you read): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6g1yQV0dIY
More on UNC Asheville, https://www.unca.edu/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27255549Wed, 13 May 2020 18:01:14 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionDirector of Communications, Becky Tankersley, discusses her decision to attend UNC Asheville, how Disney movies inform college admission, and solid advice for us all about being content, at peace, and thankful for choices and decisions- even when...
Read Becky’s blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/08/the-next-right-thing/
The Next Right Thing from Frozen 2 (just in case you want to listen while you read): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6g1yQV0dIY
More on UNC Asheville, https://www.unca.edu/]]>565admissions,collegeadmission,frozen2,uncashevillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-i-do-do-not-know-rick-clark--27114964
Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/01/what-i-do-and-do-not-know/

Bonus reading: https://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Coronavirus-Enrollment/248724?utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1201398&cid=pm&source=ams&sourceId=4671]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27114964Tue, 12 May 2020 10:56:38 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRick Clark discusses some of the uncertainty college admission deans/directors around the country have at this time of year, as they attempt to predict how many students will ultimately "show up" on campus (or online) in the fall. In contrast, he...
Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/05/01/what-i-do-and-do-not-know/

Bonus reading: https://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Coronavirus-Enrollment/248724?utm_source=pm&utm_medium=en&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1201398&cid=pm&source=ams&sourceId=4671]]>499admissions,college,collegeadmission,georgiatech,predictivemodelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-waitlist-alex-thackston--26517523
She discusses her route to Florida State University and gives a "mom joke" about students heading off to college. https://www.fsu.edu/

Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/27/navigating-the-waitlist/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26517523Wed, 06 May 2020 21:21:51 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSenior Admission Counselor, Alex Thackston, offers advice on navigating the waitlist, including being patient, trusting the process, and believing it will all work out in the end. She discusses her route to Florida State University and gives a "mom...
She discusses her route to Florida State University and gives a "mom joke" about students heading off to college. https://www.fsu.edu/

Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/27/navigating-the-waitlist/]]>555admissions,collegeadmission,floridastateuniversity,georgiatech,waitlistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rising-to-the-occasion-kathleen-voss--26210953
She discusses her route to Salve Regina and delivers one of the best jokes so far!
https://salve.edu

Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/24/rising-to-the-occassion/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26210953Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:24:11 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionRegional Admission Director, parent, and deeply genuine Kathleen Voss with words of wisdom & reassurance during Covid-19. She discusses her route to Salve Regina and delivers one of the best jokes so far! https://salve.edu Full blog here:...
She discusses her route to Salve Regina and delivers one of the best jokes so far!
https://salve.edu

Full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/24/rising-to-the-occassion/]]>520admissions,college,collegeadmissions,highschoolsenior,newportri,salvereginafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-your-college-decision-without-visiting-campus-andrew-cohen--25504143Selecting Ithaca College
How seniors can choose a college when they cannot visit campus
And some absolutely phenomenal Laffy Taffy/Dino Jokes in finale.

Blog Link: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/15/10-ways-to-make-your-college-decision-without-visiting-campus/

Key Links-
https://www.ithaca.edu/
https://bestlifeonline.com/laffy-taffy-jokes/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25504143Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:32:51 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAndrew Cohen, Associate Director for Campus Visits and Guest Experience talks about: Selecting Ithaca College How seniors can choose a college when they cannot visit campus And some absolutely phenomenal Laffy Taffy/Dino Jokes in finale. Blog...Selecting Ithaca College
How seniors can choose a college when they cannot visit campus
And some absolutely phenomenal Laffy Taffy/Dino Jokes in finale.

Blog Link: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/15/10-ways-to-make-your-college-decision-without-visiting-campus/

Key Links-
https://www.ithaca.edu/
https://bestlifeonline.com/laffy-taffy-jokes/]]>570admission,collegeadmission,georgiatech,ithacacollege,laffytaffyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-minds-think-differently-rick-clark--25411448
Critical links:
5 Minute Crafts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC295-Dw_tDNtZXFeAPAW6Aw
Some Good News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oilZ1hNZPRM
Plywood People's Encouragement Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOiHUE_D98I

Blog link: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/10/class-of-2020-great-minds-think-differently/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25411448Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:50:29 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSpecial guest hosts lead this conversation about Rick's recent blog, "Great Minds Think Differently," which covers some ways seniors can/should be thinking about finalizing their spring semester, making a final college choice, and preparing for...
Critical links:
5 Minute Crafts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC295-Dw_tDNtZXFeAPAW6Aw
Some Good News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oilZ1hNZPRM
Plywood People's Encouragement Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOiHUE_D98I

Blog link: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/04/10/class-of-2020-great-minds-think-differently/]]>555admissions,college,collegeadmissions,georgiatech,johnkrasinski,somegoodnewsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-being-seen-this-one-is-for-the-juniors-katie-mattli--24751021Katie offers hope and the humanity that we want students to remember when they sit down this summer or next fall to communicate their thoughts, goals, and dreams.

Want more insight on how admission professionals will be thinking about, considering, and extending grace and flexibility to applicants in the year(s) ahead?

Special shoutout to Adam Grant, @adamMgrant and https://www.adamgrant.net/

READ ON:
https://www.getrevue.co/profile/next-jeff-selingo/issues/coronavirus-what-s-next-for-admissions-and-higher-ed-234111 by Jeff Selingo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/04/01/virtually-possible-locking-down-the-college-search-in-a-global-pandemic/#152426982710 by Brennan Barnard
https://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2020/03/coping-in-time-of-corona.html by Jeff Schiffman]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24751021Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:56:22 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionKatie Mattli, Senior Assistant Director, discusses how admission officers "see" students when they apply. in a time of uncertainty and anxiety, she's a voice of solace, encouragement, and much needed perspective. Katie offers hope and the humanity...Katie offers hope and the humanity that we want students to remember when they sit down this summer or next fall to communicate their thoughts, goals, and dreams.

Want more insight on how admission professionals will be thinking about, considering, and extending grace and flexibility to applicants in the year(s) ahead?

Special shoutout to Adam Grant, @adamMgrant and https://www.adamgrant.net/

READ ON:
https://www.getrevue.co/profile/next-jeff-selingo/issues/coronavirus-what-s-next-for-admissions-and-higher-ed-234111 by Jeff Selingo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/04/01/virtually-possible-locking-down-the-college-search-in-a-global-pandemic/#152426982710 by Brennan Barnard
https://tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2020/03/coping-in-time-of-corona.html by Jeff Schiffman]]>581adamgrant,admissions,college,collegeadmission,georgiatechfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-is-the-only-constant-rick-clark--24246322
http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/20/change-is-the-only-constant/

Further reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/#447045e2767a

https://insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/03/23/admissions-state-uncertainty


https://www.youtube.com/user/GTAdmission]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24246322Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:45:57 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionAn early look at how Covid 19 is impacting college recruitment, and what that does/does not mean for Juniors in their college admission experience. http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/20/change-is-the-only-constant/ Further reading:...
http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/20/change-is-the-only-constant/

Further reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/#447045e2767a

https://insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2020/03/23/admissions-state-uncertainty


https://www.youtube.com/user/GTAdmission]]>559act,admission,college,satfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-works-out-andrew-cohen-becky-tankersley-chaffee-viets-kathleen-voss-evan-simmons-sammy-rose-sinclair--23767080
http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/10/it-works-out/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23767080Wed, 11 Mar 2020 22:26:27 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionExamples and stories of life‘s reroutes and pivots. Several staff members share their thoughts & encouragement for students who are deferred, denied, waitlisted, or for other reasons in the app needing to choose a college other than the one they...
http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/03/10/it-works-out/]]>532admissions,college,itworksoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-college-admission-applications-reviewed-mary-tipton-woolley--23480937Have questions about how the colleges you are interested in read/review apps? Her advice is simple- check out their websites or simply call them and ask.

For more on Committee-Based Evaluation check out: https://www.chronicle.com/article/A-Belief-Change-in/239452

Rick Clark's blog "What is Taking So Long?" http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/27/what-is-it-taking-so-long/

Georgia Tech's video explaining the review process, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GSffbVVVntI&feature=emb_logo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23480937Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:58:38 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionWhat happens after you hit submit? Who is reading your application and what are they looking for? Senior Associate Director, Mary Tipton Woolley breaks down the basics of admission application review. Have questions about how the colleges you are...Have questions about how the colleges you are interested in read/review apps? Her advice is simple- check out their websites or simply call them and ask.

For more on Committee-Based Evaluation check out: https://www.chronicle.com/article/A-Belief-Change-in/239452

Rick Clark's blog "What is Taking So Long?" http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/27/what-is-it-taking-so-long/

Georgia Tech's video explaining the review process, https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=GSffbVVVntI&feature=emb_logo]]>600admission,admissions,college,commonapplication,gpa,testscores,transcriptfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campus-visit-selection-tips-social-media-for-good-rockets-christina-wan--23264312
Christina's full blog, "Coffee and Good Neigbors": http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/21/coffee-and-good-neighbors/

Learn more about iGniTe Summer Session at Tech at: summer.gatech.edu/iGniTe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23264312Thu, 27 Feb 2020 22:15:29 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionChristina Wan, Asst. Director of Summer Session Initiatives talks about her decision to attend Trinity University in San Antonio, TX; how to find a college that feels like "home; using social media to get a better sense of a campus culture, and much...
Christina's full blog, "Coffee and Good Neigbors": http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/21/coffee-and-good-neighbors/

Learn more about iGniTe Summer Session at Tech at: summer.gatech.edu/iGniTe]]>598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/typos-mistakes-in-college-apps-deal-breakers-samantha-rose-sinclair--22695401
Check out her full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/07/typ0s-repeated-words-words-and-other-signs-of-humanity-on-your-college-application/

More on line journals here: https://jamesclear.com/journaling-one-sentence]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22695401Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:37:41 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionSamantha Rose-Sinclair, Senior Admission Counselor, and the person behind @gtadmission discusses her path to the University of Connecticut, insight on how errors on apps are really considered, and all things line journal. Check out her full blog...
Check out her full blog here: http://pwp.gatech.edu/admission-blog/2020/02/07/typ0s-repeated-words-words-and-other-signs-of-humanity-on-your-college-application/

More on line journals here: https://jamesclear.com/journaling-one-sentence]]>574admission,admissions,collegefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-admission-brief-trailer--22598291Produced by Georgia Tech but content, issues, topics are broad and pertain to general applications and admission.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22598291Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:02:09 +0000Georgia Tech AdmissionA podcast for high school students about the college admission experience. Tips, insight, and perspective that you can use as you visit, apply to, and ultimately choose colleges. Produced by Georgia Tech but content, issues, topics are broad and...Produced by Georgia Tech but content, issues, topics are broad and pertain to general applications and admission.]]>91admission,admissions,collegefalsefull