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The Week Ahead: October 3-9

September 30, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

With only one week left until Fall Break, every Tech student is ready for some time off. Stay focused and make it a great week, Jackets. Vacation is within your reach.

Thinkers, Tinkerers Convene at Annual Maker Faire

By Julia Faherty - Roger Slavens - September 29, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

If you’re in the need of some weekend inspiration, you can find it among makers at this weekend's Maker Faire Atlanta.

Achieve Your Goals with the Center for Academic Success

By Julia Faherty - September 29, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

As the semester progresses, students may struggle to find the best study techniques. Midterm exams present a challenge and can leave unprepared students worried about their final grades.

Colliding Privacy, Democracy and Technology?

By Tara LaBouff - September 28, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

The Institute for Information Security and Privacy at Georgia Tech examines emerging cyber threats for 2017.

Hidden Georgia Tech: The Wind Tunnel

By Victor Rogers - September 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Located on the ground floor of the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering’s Guggenheim Building, the low-speed wind tunnel is a state-of-the-art facility for experimental research.

Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 31

By Myra Oviatt - September 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Employees’ once-a-year opportunity to update and enroll in benefits is coming soon: Monday, October 31 through Friday, November 11.

Charitable Campaign Galvanizes Employee Giving Spirit

By Kristen Bailey - September 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

This year’s goal is for 1,500 employees to give a total of $350,000. Employees can give via TechWorks, which is recommended, or a paper pledge form through Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Employees Invited to Dedicate Month to Happiness

By Marcia Chandler - September 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Now through Oct. 19, the Resilience Employee Resource Group (ERG) is inviting Tech employees to participate in the 30 Days of Gratitude Happiness Campaign.

Prospective Filmmakers Wanted for Campus MovieFest

By Julia Faherty - September 27, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, returns to Georgia Tech on Sept. 27.

Flu Shots and Prescription Services Now Available for Employees at Stamps Health Services

By Christine Kapurch - September 23, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Stamps Health Services and Staff Council partner to offer flu shots and prescription services to employees using their insurance.

UCB Opens Innovation Center in Tech Square

September 20, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

The global biopharmaceutical company is the first pharmaceutical company with an innovation center in Tech Square.

Georgia Tech Climbs in World University Rankings

By Lance Wallace - September 22, 2016 | Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech moves up eight spots to No. 33 on the World University Rankings from Times Higher Education.

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How to Overcome SAT and ACT Anxiety

August 22, 2016

Changes to the SAT and ACT have created consternation. Why? First, simply change. Anytime you alter something, it causes skepticism and unrest. Secondly, the very nature of standardized testing inherently breeds anxiety. But as with anything new and unfamiliar, information is the best way to...

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Rick Clark

Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech

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Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Institute of Technology

Transfer Students, Steph Curry and The Road Not Taken

May 16, 2016

While much of the national consciousness around college admissions still focuses on where students attend as freshman, people should pay more attention to transfer students. Rick Clark, director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, notes that one-third of students...

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Rick Clark

Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech

Advice for Graduates: Remember Your Rockaway

May 9, 2016

As graduates prepare to enter the workforce, it is important that they stay true to their dream of making our communities stronger. Bruce Stiftel, professor and chair of the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech, reminded graduates of their aspirations during the...

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School of City and Regional Planning, College of Design
Chairperson, School of City and Regional Planning

Denied Admission: A Path to Recovery

January 4, 2016

At this time of year, a good number of colleges have already released admission decisions. Rick Clark, director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech, has three tips for students who have been denied from a school that seemed like perfect fit.

1. You are Not OK....

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Rick Clark

Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech

The Other D-word in College Admissions

December 15, 2015

It’s the time of year when many colleges release admissions decisions for students who applied through Early Action and Early Decision. Some will be admitted, others denied. Students who are deferred often have many questions. Rick Clark, director of Undergraduate Admission at...

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Rick Clark

Director of Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech

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