Clarke Central High School Adviser Robert Gluzman sits at his desk on April 22. As college admission letters come in, Gluzman has dedicated the rest of the school year to circling back with seniors on their college admissions progress. “(I am) getting back in touch with (seniors), looking at their goals, seeing what they’ve done with their goals and helping them figure out how to finish those goals,” Gluzman said. Photo by Luna Reichert
As Clarke Central High School seniors return to in-person learning, CCHS College Adviser Robert Gluzman reflects on his experience with students and parents, and notes the influx in applications to four year colleges compared to last year, nationally and at CCHS.
“Colleges have statistically received more applications this year because they’ve waived their (SAT and ACT) test scores,” Gluzman said. “They’ve actually been breaking records in terms of getting applications, (and) it looks (as though) we are having more students interested in four-year colleges.”
Gluzman had different goals for the fall and spring semesters.
“(I had) different goals in the fall (than in) the spring but generally in the fall (the goal) was to meet the seniors, figure out their goals and create a game plan with them,” Gluzman said. “Now it’s about actually having them execute the plan. (I’m) getting back in touch with them and just looking at their goals, (seeing) what they’ve done with their goals and helping them figure out how to finish those goals.”
CCHS senior Patrick Gresham was accepted into the University of Georgia after being motivated by his meeting with Gluzman.
“I already knew what college I wanted to go to, and he basically just told me everything that I needed to do to get in there (with) my application, and I got on track because I was a little bit behind,” Gresham said. “And (our meeting) went great.”
“I’ve had a blast (this school year). I can’t wait till we can develop stronger (relationships), but I’ve been loving (being a college adviser).”
— Robert Gluzman,
CCHS College Adviser
Throughout the school year, Gluzman has been able to connect with both faculty, parents and students through his work.
“The students have been very respectful and welcoming,” Gluzman said. “I’ve developed a great relationship with faculty members, parents and students. I’ve had a blast (this school year). I can’t wait till we can develop stronger (relationships), but I’ve been loving (being a college adviser).”
