COLLEGE ADMISSION BRIEF

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Stories, tips, insight and advice for students and parents about the college admission experience- all in less than 10 minutes per episode. How bad could it be? Find out here. Like what you hear and want to read more: www.admission.gatech.edu/blog. And follow us @gtadmission

COLLEGE ADMISSION BRIEF

Episodes

2021
Waiting Well For Decisions-Sammy Rose-Sinclair
Uncertainty 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 & 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
March 4, 2021
11 min
Nuance in the Numbers (Are All Admit Rates Created Equal?) - Rick Clark
This 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
March 1, 2021
11 min
Myths and Misperceptions about the MBA - Katie Lloyd, Ed.D.
This 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 learned from her college selection & and her son's current admission experience. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/3pogzW4 The Daily Podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-daily
February 17, 2021
11 min
College Admission Word Association - Rick Clark
We’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 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
February 9, 2021
14 min
Same Kind of Different (Preparing For Decisions) - Rick Clark
This 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 changed (and not changed!) this year. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2YCHN0i
February 3, 2021
10 min
Light in the Darkness - Rick Clark
The 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 the favor by sharing his own words of hope and encouragement back to students. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2LEiibQ
January 15, 2021
10 min
Basics of International Admission: Part Two - Sara Riggs
We'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 universities. Missed part one? Check out the episode that immediately precedes this for thoughts on standardized testing and visits. 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/
January 7, 2021
10 min
Basics of International Admission: Part One - Sara Riggs
We'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 universities. Get Wise podcast: https://bit.ly/3ojQlEA For more like this, check out our admission blog: https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/
January 6, 2021
8 min
2020
Handling That Moment (Receiving a Denial) - Rick Clark
Rejection 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
December 15, 2020
8 min
What Does Being Deferred Really Mean? - Rick Clark
What 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
December 11, 2020
9 min
I Have A Brother (Growing Through Disappointment) - Rick Clark
In this recording of his 2019 blog “I Have a Brother”, Admission Director Rick Clark shares an encouraging story of growth, hope, and triumph through dissapointment. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/36Ul5G0
December 8, 2020
8 min
I Applied... Now What? (And More Questions From YOU!)- Rick Clark
In 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 important are test scores? Lets talk about it. 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
December 4, 2020
10 min
Preparation Day (Getting Ready for College Decisions) - Rick Clark
Did you take the Preparation Day pledge this week? It’s not too late! Admission Director Rick Clark explains and gets you prepared for upcoming admission decisions in this recording of his 2018 blog, Preparation Day. Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2L29f40
December 2, 2020
9 min
Beyond the Numbers: Digging Deeper in Your College Search - Rick Clark
This 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
November 19, 2020
10 min
The Future of College Admission? - Rick Clark
Fewer 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: 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
November 11, 2020
10 min
Basics of College Admission: Who’s Reading Your Application? - Katie Faussemagne
Senior 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 important pieces to understand as you apply to college and interact with these folks in the year ahead. 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/
October 28, 2020
10 min
Basics of College Admission: Financial Aid - Larry Stokes
Lary 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 familiarize yourself with the different processes and requirements from one college to the next. Further reading: https://www.fastweb.com/ https://collegecost.ed.gov/ https://studentaid.gov/ https://sites.gatech.edu/admission-blog/
October 21, 2020
10 min
Basics of College Admission: Transfer Admission - Chad Bryant
Happy 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 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
October 19, 2020
10 min
Basics of College Admission: Interviews for Admission & Scholarship Programs - Chelsea Scoffone
Chelsea 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/
October 16, 2020
10 min
Important Lessons from Covid-19 - Rick Clark
Admission 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- Silver linings, lessons learned, what you want to keep forever, and what you never want to go back to. (And, importantly, a strong Ferris Bueller recommendation.) Read the blog: https://b.gatech.edu/2GInNnJ
October 13, 2020
10 min

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Episodes

Waiting Well For Decisions-Sammy Rose-Sinclair

Nuance in the Numbers (Are All Admit Rates Created Equal?) - Rick Clark

Myths and Misperceptions about the MBA - Katie Lloyd, Ed.D.

College Admission Word Association - Rick Clark

Same Kind of Different (Preparing For Decisions) - Rick Clark

Light in the Darkness - Rick Clark

Basics of International Admission: Part Two - Sara Riggs

Basics of International Admission: Part One - Sara Riggs

Handling That Moment (Receiving a Denial) - Rick Clark

What Does Being Deferred Really Mean? - Rick Clark

I Have A Brother (Growing Through Disappointment) - Rick Clark

I Applied... Now What? (And More Questions From YOU!)- Rick Clark

Preparation Day (Getting Ready for College Decisions) - Rick Clark

Beyond the Numbers: Digging Deeper in Your College Search - Rick Clark

The Future of College Admission? - Rick Clark

Basics of College Admission: Who’s Reading Your Application? - Katie Faussemagne

Basics of College Admission: Financial Aid - Larry Stokes

Basics of College Admission: Transfer Admission - Chad Bryant

Basics of College Admission: Interviews for Admission & Scholarship Programs - Chelsea Scoffone

Important Lessons from Covid-19 - Rick Clark