We are pleased that you are considering Georgia State University as your institution of higher learning. Our hope is that you will explore and learn about the opportunities that await you at Georgia State University. We invite you to come visit our campus and meet some of our students, faculty and staff.
Scott BurkeAssistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions
I hold a bachelor's degree from North Adams State College ('95) in Business Administration and an M.Ed from Northeastern University ('07), Boston, MA, in Higher Education Administration.
Prior to my arrival at Georgia State, I worked at North Adams State College for two years. I then spent nine and a half years in Boston working at Northeastern University before moving south to work at Clayton State University for a year and a half. I chose the admissions field because it provided me the opportunity to work with students from all walks of life and backgrounds along with many wonderful travel opportunities. In fact, I have visited over 30 states and traveled to 15 different countries as an admission professional.
Georgia State University is an exciting place to be and my staff and I look forward to helping you learn about all that awaits you here.
Favorite Quote: Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is. — Vince Lombardi
Carmen A. Pérez Associate Director of Recruitment
Former position: I worked for four years at Northeastern University (Boston, MA) in college admissions. I then worked as a high school College Transition Counselor at The Met School in Providence, RI for four years, followed by a three-year position with Providence College. Since my first day in this profession, I have believed that we are here to change the lives of young people. I am passionate about college admission because we are able to open doors of access to education for individuals who may not otherwise have the opportunity to progress and find their own passions. This truly is my dream job.
Colleges attended: Northeastern University (B.A. in Business Administration, 2003 & M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, 2006)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: Georgia State University is truly a special place where you will be challenged, supported and transformed. We encourage you to take the first step towards an exciting future. Not everyone could do it, but you can.
Favorite Quote: If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen for you, to you and because of you. – T. Alan Armstrong
Alicia C. Bailey Assistant Director of Admissions, Processing
Former Position: Supervisor of initial application process in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia State University.
Colleges Attended: Atlanta Metropolitan College (A.S. in Mathematics, 1998); Georgia State University (B.A. in Sociology and M.S. Ed in Professional Counseling, 2009)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: As a proud Georgia State University alum and a member of current staff at the university, I really enjoy the downtown Atlanta location of the campus that is convenient to so many other venues. Georgia State University has also afforded me the opportunity to meet other students from all walks of life.
Favorite Quote: Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials. — Lin Yutang
Heather BondAssistant Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communication
Former position: I taught freshman composition courses for the Department of English as a graduate student, and before accepting my position with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, I served as Senior Educational Program Specialist for the Honors College.
Colleges attended: Georgia State University (B.A. English, 2004 & Master’s in English, 2008).
Thoughts on Georgia State University: The past decade has brought so many exciting new developments to Georgia State, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to experience it through the lenses of both student and staff. I look forward to continuing to support Georgia State in its growth and development as a competitive research university
Favorite Quote: We've come up with a beautifully browsable invention that needs no electricity and exists in a readable form no matter what happens. — Nicholson Baker on books
Lan NguyenAssistant Director of Admissions, International Recruitment
Former position: International Admissions Counselor for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia State University
Colleges attended: Georgia State University (B.S. in Computer Information Systems, 1992)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: I really enjoy meeting and working with a very diverse population of students who come from across the nation and around the world. I work directly with international students to assist them in understanding the admissions process from prospective student to enrollment, and informing them on the many opportunities that Georgia State has to offer. We all have one common goal — helping one student at a time.
Favorite Quote: A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. – Patricia Neal
Jordan Stevenson Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment
Former Position: I worked at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for four years until Georgia State University drew me “home” in 2010 (I grew up in Marietta and graduated from Walton High School in 2001). I came to Georgia State University in December of 2010 as an admissions counselor, then moved into my position as Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment in October of 2011.
Colleges attended: Samford University (B.A. in Religion, 2006)
Thoughts on Georgia State University: What an awesome place to go to college and get involved. There are huge benefits to going to school in the heart of Atlanta. Here at GSU, you’ll have opportunities that you could not have anywhere else in the country. GSU’s programs will educate you as a human being and prepare you for the world awaiting you. I absolutely love Georgia State!
Favorite Quote: Peoples is peoples. – Pete, a Manhattan restaurateur, to Kermit the Frog, in The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)