The Colgate admission staff has a combined 125 years of experience in college admission, and one of us is coming to your area soon. We want to help you get the most out of your college search.
At this program, a senior member of our staff will share thoughts and offer advice on how to develop your list of colleges, tips to maximize your campus visits, and insight into the selection process.
We will tell you something about Colgate, too. With the help of our current students and alumni, you will learn how Colgate students grow beyond their expectations because of their engagement with people, ideas, and the community.
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Karen Giannino
Karen Giannino, senior associate dean of admission, came to Colgate in 1998 after spending 10 years in the Office of Admission at Gettysburg College. During her time there, Karen was the director of the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling's Summer Institute, a professional development conference for admission professionals and high school guidance counselors. Karen is the regional dean for New York City and the Syracuse area, and in the past has covered many regions, including Philadelphia. Karen oversees Colgate’s admission publications and communication plan, and understands the expectations and needs of both students and parents as they investigate college choices. She speaks nationally to audiences of high school students and parents about how to successfully navigate the college search process. Karen has played an instrumental role in the success of Colgate’s multicultural recruitment efforts, and is the coordinator of the multicultural recruitment team.
Lynn Holcomb
Lynn Holcomb, senior associate dean of admission, has been a member of the Colgate admission team since 1996. She returned to her alma mater after four years in Washington D.C., where she worked at a private educational consulting firm and in graduate admissions at the George Washington University while pursuing a Masters degree in education. Lynn is known throughout Connecticut and Westchester County as an expert in the field, and often speaks on the admission process to high schools and Colgate alumni groups. As the coordinator of Colgate’s admission selection process, Lynn has a deep understanding of the nuances of highly selective admission. Lynn works with the university’s Division I athletic programs and is the admission office liaison to the alumni and advancement offices. Lynn has served as a mentor for young admission professionals at the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling’s Summer Institute.
Katryna Swartwout Ryan
Katryna Swartwout Ryan, senior assistant dean, came to Colgate in 2006 after teaching middle school science at the Bancroft School in Worcester, Mass. Katryna’s interest in college admission began as undergraduate at Hamilton College, where she served as a senior admission intern. Katryna coordinates Colgate’s international admission efforts, traveling to Asia, Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe. She is prominent on the national level among international admission professionals, serving on the Committee for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the Council of International Schools. Closer to home, Katryna is the regional dean for the Boston area. Responsible for Colgate’s admission website, Katryna has an expert sense of how students can use technology throughout the college search. Katryna also serves on the Board of Directors for the A Better Chance program in Clinton, N.Y.