College Admissions Consulting Recruited Athletes, Essay Advice, and the Financial Transition to College Written by Lauren Randleon August 25th, 2016 I learned firsthand about the world of highly selective admissions as a former assistant director of admissions at Georgetown University. I traveled the United States, in and out of high schools and auditoriums, to eagerly educate students and their families about the application process, and then painstakingly reviewed thousands upon thousands of applications to fill our class. I reviewed applications for all four of Georgetown’s colleges (Georgetown College, McDonough School of Business, Walsh School of Foreign Service, and School of Nursing & Health Studies), and chaired the admissions committee for the School of Foreign Service. I experienced the nuances of the recruitment process as the admissions liaison to the Georgetown women’s soccer team, and also understood the significance of the admissions interview as the co-coordinator for Georgetown’s alumni interviewing process. I left admissions to pursue a master of education degree at the University of Virginia to broaden my knowledge of student development theories and current trends in higher education. There I decided that it was time to work more directly with students and families at the high school level, where my support and encouragement would have a more personal impact. That desire led me across the globe to Hong Kong, where I worked at a competitive international high school helping students with their college applications to the world's best universities. My international experience offered me the opportunity to work with extraordinary students and see extraordinary places. Learn More About Lauren athletic recruiting, essays, getting in, recruited athletes, Sally Ganga guest hosted the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation. The show started with the weekly School’s Out Application Workshop session, moved to a conversation about how being a recruited athlete can impact a student’s chances of admission, and finally wrapped up with tips for making a strong financial transition to college. School’s Out! College Application Workshop Kyra Tyler, former Brandeis admissions officer, returned to the radio show to follow up on the conversation she started on June 30th regarding the college essay writing process. For those students following the homework assignments, you should now have a draft of your essay… but what do you do now? Does a draft mean that you’re done? Kyra and Sally discussed how important it is to consider the tone of the essay and how the writing structure can influence tone. Tune in to get the full range of their tips to make sure you are ultimately submitting your very best work! Athletic Recruitment and College Admission Amy Alexander, former Yale admissions officer and college varsity swimmer, joined Sally to discuss how to negotiate the college athletic recruitment process. They talked about steps to take whether you are a rising sophomore, junior, or even senior who is seriously considering playing a varsity level sport in college, and how your recruitment status can truly impact your admissions prospects. Amy gave some great advice on important questions to ask yourself before you commit to any team or college. The Financial Transition to College Laurie Peltier, college finance expert, went over tips for making a strong financial transition to college for both students and parents. What items should families agree upon in advance in regards to spending, additional purchases, access to cash and/or credit cards, authorizations, etc.? Without making financial expectations clear, it is easy to get off track with budgets and bills. Make sure you tune in to hear Laurie’s expert advice! Related Resources Read | Posted on April 16th, 2024 Understanding Direct Admission: A Pathway to Success Read | Posted on April 10th, 2024 Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld; Why You Should Fill out the FAFSA Read | Posted on April 9th, 2024 Community Colleges with Campus Housing
