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Classes, Museums, and the Cheesecake Factory

Hey Y’all! My name is Tytianna Harshaw but I usually go by Ty, although Tytianna is fine as well. I am a third year History and Sociology (HTS) student who recently changed my major from biology this March.

 My summer consisted of taking two classes that are required for my major: Intro to Sociology and History of the Vietnam War. I also interned for the Operations Team with the Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) at GT, frequently visited the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and worked as a host at the Cheesecake Factory at Lenox. This fall, I will be capturing current and historical events as well as my wonderful HTS classes.

First Day at the Office of Undergraduate Admission with a New Position

I have worked at the OUA since 2016, but on my first day as an Operations Intern, this welcoming gift awaited me. This gesture was symbolic of the care this office has for me. It was a thoughtful way to thank me in advance for my help with processing transcripts, utilizing Slate and Banner databases, and completing numerous critical tasks for my supervisor. I will continue with this job until I graduate in 2020.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta, GA)

Not only does this center entail the Civil Rights Movement in America, it also hosts various panels and events throughout the month pertaining to civil rights and social justice. Below is a picture of the beautiful monument that is adjacent to the entrance. Following is a picture of my idol, the Honorable Leah Ward Sears who accepted her Martin Luther King Jr. award for preserving his mission and continuing the tenants of his dream. Justice Sears served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia — making her the first African American female Chief Justice in the United States.

The Cheesecake Factory (CCF)

Before I even began hosting at the CCF this June, it was my all-time favorite restaurant. I loved it even more once I was eligible for discounts as an employee (yum)! The CCF is an exciting place to work and as the busiest CCF in this region, weekends are always hectic and demanding. Overall, it is a relatively flexible job with amazing landscape and design and delectable meals. Below is my plate from dinner with my mother featuring the Chicken Madeira.

Ultimately, I am a very busy lady who tends to never give myself a break. I have an affinity for history and sociology and look forward to updating you about my Race and Ethnicity class with top notch professors Willie Pearson and Kera Allen. Additionally, the fight and struggle for civil and human rights— especially health equity, education, and criminal rights—will always be a priority of mine. Don’t be surprised if you see me smoothly broadcasting my progression through French 1001; I may even study in Senegal this summer. Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, resources, and ideas. Good luck this semester!

Ty Harshaw,

HTS

[semclass]

Owen takes you through a day in the life of a Georgia Tech trainee, including Tech’s Night at the Aquarium!Initially published as a story on the Georgia Tech Admission Instagram (@gtadmission)- we suggest complete screen seeing when utilizing your mobile phone due to the vertical video orientation.Follow us for more like this: https://www.instagram.com/gtadmission/

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Owen takes you through a day in the life of a Georgia Tech trainee, including Tech’s Night at the Aquarium!Initially published as a story on the Georgia Tech Admission Instagram (@gtadmission)- we advise complete screen seeing when utilizing your mobile phone due to the vertical video orientation.Follow us for more like this: https://www.instagram.com/gtadmission/

[gtjacketscom]

What does being deferred mean?  

Recently we modified the final portion of our podcast to field listener questions from Instagram, Twitter, and Reddit. If you have something you want us to tackle, feel free to tag @gtadmission.

A few recent inquiries surrounded how to prepare for the various admission decisions that will be coming out from colleges and universities in the next few weeks, and how/if we think anything will be different this year due to the pandemic.

Since we know you are busy with classes and your time is limited right now, we will hit the highlights of each possible EA/ED decision (deferred, denied, admitted) over the next few weeks and put a few podcasts out on these topics as well.

Deferred

Prediction: I think more students will be deferred this year by selective schools than they have in the past. Keep in mind enrollment managers are doing exactly what their job title says: managing enrollment (you come here for the deep stuff, I know).

Colleges are closely, and quite nervously, watching their spring enrollment numbers. What will retention look like if students were disappointed with their fall experience on campus, online, or in some hybrid delivery mode? If they take an additional financial hit, they will likely be looking to build an even bigger first-year class for the summer or fall of 2021.

Additionally, they have lots of questions about how to predict this year’s admitted student behavior:

Will yield go down as a result of test score optional policies?

Will international students be able to receive visas at pre-pandemic rates?

Will the financial fallout of Covid-19 deteriorate yield of domestic students?

All of this means they will likely defer a higher percentage of early applicants in order to wait and see what they can learn about vaccines, infection rates, economic recovery… you know, little stuff like that.

What does being deferred mean?  

It means maybe, hold on, we’re not sure, we’d like to see more. Better than No? Yes. Ideal? Nope.

Being deferred means you have more waiting to do, and that is not easy or fun. This year more than ever before, though, I want to urge you to finish the drill. More defers does not necessarily mean more admits in the spring, but in many cases I think it will. And that is likely true from the waitlist too, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.  

You are likely going to need to submit another application or two. If you’ve already got this covered, that’s great. If not, then good news—many great schools have deadlines in January. Look for colleges that interest you who have higher admit rates and lower academic profiles than the one(s) that deferred you.

What should you do?  

First, read the letter, subsequent emails, and portal instructions closely. Then do what they say.

You are going to have some more work to do. Inevitably, you will need to send in fall grades, so finish this semester strong. Colleges that defer you will want to see how you’ve done in a challenging senior schedule (especially an abnormal junior spring term), or if your upward grade trend will continue, or how you are adjusting based on responsibilities outside the classroom. You may need to write an additional essay, have an online interview, or complete a form indicating continued interest or discussing updates on your fall activities.

What does being deferred NOT mean?  

It does not mean they are questioning your ability, talent, intelligence or potential match for their school. I understand we all desire instant gratification, but don’t miss the fact that the admission process can teach you some lifelong lessons (for example, some things are worth waiting for; some things do not happen your first time out; sometimes getting put on hold gives you a chance to reflect).

While both words start with “De,” being deferred does not mean you are denied. If a school did not think you were competitive or a good fit, they would have denied you. This sounds harsh but it’s true. Disappointed? Understood. 2020 has been a clinic in disappointment, so I feel you. But 2020 has also reminded us about patience, seeing the positives, and keeping perspective. You got this.

What should you AVOID doing? 

Please do not take being deferred as code for “try harder” by sending 18 additional letters of recommendation, stalking admission counselors on social media, going to see a fortune teller, or getting a tattoo of four-leaf clovers + college logo on your back.

In my opinion, particularly based on the enrollment uncertainty I described above, you should not write off a school you have strong interest in at this point in the cycle. Hold on, send us some stuff, tell us more– you can do that. Unless you have gotten into another college that is a better match for you, then I strongly encourage you to see this through.

Want to know more about being deferred? Read on. And on. And on.

Next week we will delve into what it means to be denied admission. 

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YCBK 51: How to Select a Test Prep or Tutoring Company

In this episode you will hear:

(2:39)In this week’s news,”Furor over Blended and Active Learning”, by Mark Lieberman of Inside Higher Ed. Business students at the University of Central Florida are upset because the school has sprung a new learning model on them that has the majority of their learning time - outside the classroom - and reduces their exposure to instructors.

(12:22)We are in Chapter 51 of 171 Answers and we’re sharing the best ways to select a test prep or tutoring company for your kid.

(16:27) This week’s question is from a mom who wants to know if there is financial aid available for transfer students.

(25:21) Mark continues his conversation with Rick Clark, Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Tech, but this week, Rick is sharing - what you probably don’t know about Georgia Tech!

(40:46) Mark’s recommended resource is Inside Higher Ed’s newsletter and webinars.  If you want to follow Rick Clark on Twitter, go to @GTadmissions

Don’t forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com 

Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy visit 171answers.com and if you want to see what future episodes will cover just click the red button “See exactly what 171 Answers covers.

Check out this episode!