Admission Accomplished: Recent Episodes
VTAdmissions
A Higher Education podcast that will focus on the Virginia Tech admission process, campus experience, and story.
This episode, we welcome Greg Anderson to the podcast! He serves as Senior Assistant Director, Corps of Cadets Liaison in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. In this episode, we learn what a day in the Corps looks like, events throughout the year, and how the Corps prepares students for their future!
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on March 28th, 2024. After this date, please contact our Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, or refer to their website, for the most accurate and up to date information.
In this episode, we discuss important topics related to financial aid and scholarships here at Virginia Tech. Hear from Nicci Ratcliff, Associate Director for Processing Operations at the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, as we talk about the updated FAFSA, how to apply to scholarships, the timeline of the financial aid process, and more.
In this episode, we chat about everything related to the visitor experience ft. some special guests! We will be talking about Open House, spring break tours, and more. Hear from Macey Lynch, a member of our visitor experience team and Hokie Ambassadors (Virginia Tech's student tour guides)!
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On today’s episode, we welcome two colleagues from the Schiffert Health Center at Virginia Tech. Monica Goyanko Martin, RN BSN who serves as Health Quality Outreach Manager and Olalere Ajala, Master of Public Health candidate who serves as a Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations, Student Engagement, and Campus Life. We talk about what the Schiffert Health Center is, what services the Schiffert Health Center offers to students, how students can make appointments, and more!
Join us in welcoming Julia Ward, Assistant Director, Professional Development and Experiential Programs, to the podcast. This episode we discuss the countless resources available to students through the Office of Career and Professional Development. We talk about the difference between internships and co-ops, events they host throughout the year, and other resources students may not be familiar with. Find out more on their Instagram: @vtcareerprofdev
In this episode we sit down with Gabby McCollum, Associate Dean and Director of New Student and Family Programs. We chat about the new philosophy surrounding orientation, what support new students can expect from New Student and Family Programs, and how orientation is actually so much more than what most students expect! To find out more check out @hokiesonTrack on all social media platforms!
In this episode we cover the waitlist, being denied or being admitted to Virginia Tech. We talk about next steps and share some insight on what happens in each!
I introduce some of my colleagues and we discuss what Admissions Counselors do, as well as break some admissions myths. We also discuss what is upcoming this year!
In this episode I discuss what High school students should be doing during the month of September. I also talk a little about what we're doing here in the office! As well as what to expect in this second season!! Let's get started!!
Join me in speaking with current student Dwight Jones! Dwight is a Junior Engineering major, but get this... He didn't get in to VT as a Freshman. So how did he get here? And what's he up to now anyway? Let's find out!
Come and hear from members of our Yates Society! The Yates Society supports the enrichment of Virginia Tech's study body through outreach, engagement, and recruitment efforts, aligning with VT's mission of access and inclusion as a global land-grant institution. Named for VT's first Black graduate Charlie L. Yates and founded in 2005.
In this episode, I sit down with Dalayna Gardner and two students to discuss Ujima! Ujima is one of our many Living Learning Programs here on campus that allows students to connect with people with similar interest. Listen in as we begin this series highlighting some of the different communities students can be a part of!
Today we are joined by Taylor Roch, and Sophia! Sophia is a recent Virginia Tech Alumna (as of December 2021) and Taylor works here in the office of Admissions and oversees our Hokie Ambassadors. Come learn about how Virginia Tech prepares student's for graduation and what working side by side as Hokies is like!
We discuss our application review process here at Virginia Tech. This gives you a wonderful inside look at what goes on once you hit that submit button!
Listen in as I interview our "Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions" as well as our "Senior Associate Director of Operation Processing, Data Integrity, Visitor Experience, and Communications."
With alllllll those titles, they HAVE to be important!
Today, I'm joined by my colleague and Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Transfer Coordinator Jarrid Dulaney! We talk about who qualifies as a transfer student, what they need in order to apply, and what the application process looks like overall!
Stick around, and don't miss out on important information about all things Transfer related!
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
In this episode I interview James Pennix, our Senior Associate Director for Recruitment. He has extensive experience in the world of admissions and offers great insight on the admissions process and profession. What are us admissions folks like? Lets find out!
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
In this extended episode, I sit down with some current VT Seniors to talk about their experiences throughout their time here. Come learn about what has made their years at Virginia Tech so special, as well as what YOU can do to make your VT experience just as impactful!
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
In this episode I am joined by my colleague Taylor Roch. Taylor oversees our Hokie Ambassadors and discusses all things tour guides with me! What is a Hokie Ambassador? How can you be one? Why should you be one? We also talk about some Virginia Tech Halloween spots as well as different events in the southwest Virginia area for Halloween.
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
Today, my guest is....ME! I'll walk you through a short info session about Virginia Tech, the application process, and I'll also give you some insider tips on how to make your application stand out!
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
I'm joined by Senior Associate Director of Dining Services, Mr. Brian Grove! We talk all things Virginia Tech dining experience. What makes our dining special? How do we come up with new dining concepts? What can you look forward to chowing down on in our dining halls? All these questions and more are answered here from our studio!(my office).
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
I'm joined by Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions Samantha Hannah. Together we discuss some Hokie History, traditions, and also what you can do to get a visit here at Virginia Tech. With several options, be sure to check out our visit page: https://vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit.html
Enter Sandman 9/3/21 Vs. UNC clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_uzuB-sryw
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Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com
In our first episode I interview Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions Juan Espinoza! We quickly discuss our incoming class of 2025 and also reminisce about when Juan moved in as a freshman all those years ago. We also discuss some tips for our current High School Seniors, and what changes we have made to our application process for this coming year!
Intro: "You Should" - Patrick Patrikios
Outro: "Space Cake" -www.worldhiphopbeats.com