Katherine Cleve Newman College Consulting - Kate Newman

07/28/2022

This 4 part series on College trends is thoughtful and informative. Listen to learn why men make up only 40% of college applicants.

Educators and economists tell us all the reasons college enrollment has been dropping, especially for men, and how to stop the bleeding. (Part 4 of “Freakonomics Radio Goes Back to School.”)

04/05/2021

A wonderful interview with the spectacularly articulate Lisa Hillhouse, filled with helpful information on showing character in your applications and developing leadership skills.

Leaders inspire others to make things happen. Colleges want students who make things happen. Seems like a natural fit, right? Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Lt. Col. Lisa Hillhouse to discuss how and why to demonstrate leadership in college applications. What are five things you will le...

10/24/2020

Some reassurances that this admissions cycle may have some stability. Written by the well-respected Georgia Tech's Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

I am underscoring his point that students should aim for a balanced college list to have choices come April.

Let me start by saying this: I’m no futurist. My family is quick to point out I’m wrong multiple times a day on a variety of subjects (game outcomes, how long to bake chicken, etc.) My co-workers c…

12/17/2019

A good reminder to go to a college you can afford, then go great things. Getting out of college debt free is plus.

09/12/2019

College fit, the thoughtful way

This week we welcome Senior Admission Counselor Samantha Rose-Sinclair to the blog. Welcome, Sammy! “I like it a lot.” A nice enough stamp of approval, but not the reaction to a wedding gown that S…

08/22/2019

Reflect on the environment that helps you thrive and what excites you to do in college - then dig deep researching a college - that is the key to college fit!
Thank you Georgia Tech for your down to earth advice to students.

This week we welcome Regional Director of Admission (West Coast) Ashley Brookshire to the blog. Welcome, Ashley! I loathe feeling out of control. My Type A personality enjoys organization, logical …

07/17/2019

Love "The Upside Down" section and the reminder to take time out to enjoy your family during these stressful times of writing college applications. '

Always well written, great insights in college admissions on the Georgia Tech Admissions blog.

This week we welcome Communications Manager of Strategy and Enrollment Planning (and former Assistant Director of Admission) Becky Tankersley back to the blog. Welcome, Becky! I am not a scary movi…

04/08/2019

Terrific post on IECs from the articulate Nancy Griesemer. It answers a lot of questions about IECs in these interesting times.

Recent controversies involving colleges, coaches and admissions are painful reminders of how important it is for families to vet indiv...