Ryan Motevalli-Oliner
Admissions Counselor
Washington College (MD)
How long have you
been in your current position at Washington College? How long have you been in
admissions/college counseling?
I have been an admissions counselor at Washington College for my
entire career thus far in admissions, 1.5 years.
How did you get
started in college counseling/admissions?
I simply fell into the world of admissions. As a senior at Kenyon
College, I interviewed perspective students and really enjoyed it. After
graduating, I did not give much though into working in admissions. A year went
by and I realized I was passionate about helping students find the right
college fit. So naturally, work in admissions was the best fit. I talked with
my college counselor (and now mentor) Carl Ahlgren and he counseled me on what
my next steps should be. Long story short, Washington College gave me my
opportunity to help students.
What's your favorite
admissions/counseling memory?
I don't think I have one solid memory. But, all the Open Houses we
have done on campus have been so much fun. Watching the prospective students or
admitted students navigate campus, music playing, and interacting with excited
families, makes me remember how much fun I get to have working in admissions.
What advice would
you give to someone looking to pursue membership in PCACAC and/or NACAC?
Get out of your comfort zone and interact with everyone and anyone.
The more connections you can make, the easier it will be.
If not working in
admissions/college counseling, what else could you see yourself pursuing?
Coaching. Before I started in admissions I taught 7th grade social
studies and coached the school's volleyball team. I loved every minute of
coaching.
What's one thing
that most people don't know about you?
I am lover of everything Disney. From music to movies, I can't get
enough of Disney animation (this includes Pixar films).
What's a current
trend or future issue you're passionate about right now? And why?
College access and proper college counseling. Working with students
who are not receiving proper counseling or have access to attend schools due to
financially situations, I realize how lucky I am to have had the opportunities
that I did have and makes me wonder why everyone can't have the same
opportunities.
*** To Celebrate Potomac Chesapeake's 50th Conference Anniversary, we're highlighting some of our current members. Each week until the conference at The Homestead in Spring 2015, a new member will be posted. Interested in participating? Email Aundra Weissert at aweissert2@washcoll.edu to get started.***
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