Admission Accomplished

The podcast is officially back! In our first episode of the new season, we're joined by special guests that help define the Virginia Tech experience: the HokieBird and the Hokie Ambassadors. From leading campus tours to creating unforgettable moments for visitors, they share personal experiences, favorite traditions, and what it means to represent the Hokie community. If you're getting rea...

In this episode, we are joined by Katy Miles, Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design. Learn about the different majors, clubs, experiential learning opportunities offered in this college!  

This episode we chat with Jack Waldon, Associate Director of Living Learning Programs and Tanner Cooper, Residential College Program Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We discuss the different Living Learning Programs (LLPs) offered at Virginia Tech, how to get involved, and how an LLP can complement your time at Virginia Tech! Disclaimer: This episode was filmed in the Summer of 2024. For the most up...

In this episode, we meet with Karen Wrightsman, Assistant Director of the Cybersecurity Management and Analytics (CMA) program in Northern Virginia and the MSBA with a concentration in Global Business Analytics program. We discuss how prospective students can apply to the CMA major, the difference between the Blacksburg program and the Northern Virginia program, and much more! *This episode was fi...

This episode, we chat with Sam Hannah, Director of Undergraduate Recruiting for the College of Science at Virginia Tech! Check it out to learn more about the majors offered in this college, experiential learning opportunities like research, and more! *This episode was recorded in the Summer of 2024. For the most up to date information, please visit https://www.science.vt.edu/

In this episode we speak with Jarek Campbell, Assistant Director of Recruitment for the College of Natural Resources and Environment. Tune in to learn more about the different majors in that college, experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, and more!

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 Opera...

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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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 wi...

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! 

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! 

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...

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: "...

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 *this is not our o...

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 y...