Meet Your Counselor
Whether you are just beginning your college search, are considering applying, or are an admitted student, we encourage you to contact your Admissions Counselor to learn more about the amazing opportunities that await you here at Mason.
Have general questions? Email the Office of Admissions or call 703-993-2400.
Freshman Applicants
Christina Badalis
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cbadalis@gmu.edu
My name is Christina Badalis and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I came to Mason as a transfer student after two years at a community college. I graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Patrick, Powhatan, Prince William, Pulaski, Radford, Rappahannock, Richmond City, Roanoke City, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Salem, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Southampton
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Eva Bramesco
Senior Assistant Director for Honors College Admissions
Email: admissions@gmu.edu
Eva Bramesco is the Senior Assistant Director of Honors College Admissions here at Mason. Beginning with her involvement in the Admissions Office at her alma mater, Eva has spent nearly a decade working with students and families of all backgrounds to overcome the various hurdles of the college admissions process. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Accomack, Caroline, Dinwiddie, Essex, Franklin City, Frederick, Fredericksburg City, Gloucester, Lancaster, Madison, Middlesex, Nelson, Northumberland, Orange, Page, Petersburg City, Portsmouth City, Richmond, Warren, Westmoreland
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Kelly Beth Clawson
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: kclawso2@gmu.edu
My name is Kelly Beth Clawson, and I am a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. I am originally from Western Pennsylvania and relocated to Northern Virginia about 8 years ago. Read More
Virginia Counties:
Albermale, Alexandria City, Augusta, Bedford
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Rachel Cleaver
Associate Director K12 Partnerships
Email: rcleave2@gmu.edu
Rachel Cleaver is the Associate Director of K12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. In this role, she creates and maintains partnerships that promote college access and success both on Mason’s campus and in the community at large. Read More
Virginia Counties:
TBA
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Kelly Cardew
Admissions Counselor
Email: kcardew@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Kelly Cardew and I’m an admissions counselor here at George Mason University. Originally from South Carolina, I’m excited to join the team and bring a little bit of the south to Northern Virginia. I’m on the hunt for real sweet tea, so if you know a place please let me know! J Read More
Virginia Counties:
Culpeper, Grayson, Greeve, Halifax, Henrico
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Carla Goodwin
Admissions Counselor
Email: cgoodwi6@gmu.edu
So I hear that you want to be a Patriot! My name is Carla Goodwin and I am beyond excited to help guide you along this journey as an Admissions Counselor at George Mason University. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Floyd, Fluvanna, Franklin, Giles, Goochland, Hanover, James City, Lee, Louisa, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Northampton, Norton City, Suffolk City, Surry, Sussex, Tazewell, Wise, York
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Julia Jordan-Haas
Admissions Counselor
Email: jjordanh@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Julia Jordan-Haas and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. While applying to universities, I found my interactions with admissions counselors to be quite formative in the application process. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Bland, Botetourt, Brunswick, Buchanan, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Falls Church City, Hopewell City, Prince George
Area of Responsibility: Prince George’s County, Montgomery County
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Dylan Henry
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: dhenry4@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Dylan Henry and I am a Senior Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I am responsible for the New England region. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for higher education by getting involved in various organizations dedicated to increasing student access to a four year experience. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Alleghany, Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bristol City, Buena Vista City, Charles City, Charlottesville City, Chesapeake City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights City, Covington City, Danville City, Fauquier, Galax City, Harrisonburg City, Highland, King and Queen, King George, King William, Loudoun, Lunenburg, Lynchburg City, Montgomery, New Kent, Norfolk City, Nottoway, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Roanoke, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Washington, Wythe
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Alexis Jenkins
Admissions Counselor
Email: ajenki16@gmu.edu
Hello and welcome to Mason! My name is Alexis Jenkins and I’m an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I’m very excited to return to Mason as an alumna! I was a 4-year student at Mason and I have experience living on and off campus. I was very familiar with this school before applying; I’m a local girl, coming from Robinson Secondary School, and my mom went to Mason! I was in the Honors College and studied English with a focus in African American Literature and a minor in Japanese Studies. In May 2017, I graduated from Mason with honors. A few months after graduation, I jet-set across the world to Japan, where I taught elementary and middle school students as an Assistant Language Teacher in Omi Village, Nagano Prefecture for a year as a participant of the JET Program! Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Isle of Wight, Fairfax, Fairfax City
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Carleigh Pappas
Admissions Counselor
Email: cpappas2@gmu.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Carleigh Pappas and I am the Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University responsible for Ohio and Pennsylvania. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for Admissions by becoming a Campus Ambassador at my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Arlington, Charlotte, Clarke, Craig, Cumberland, Dickenson, Emporia City
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Kelsey Poholsky
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: kpoholsk@gmu.edu
My name is Kelsey Poholsky and I am an Assistant Director of Admissions at George Mason University. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and relocated to Northern Virginia in 2016 to join the Admissions team here at Mason. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Gettysburg College and my Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from American University. Read More...
Virginia Counties:
Hampton City, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, Staunton City, Waynesboro City, Winchester City
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Christina Badalis
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cbadalis@gmu.edu
My name is Christina Badalis and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I came to Mason as a transfer student after two years at a community college. I graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs Read More...
Territory:
Alaska
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Kelly Cardew
Admissions Counselor
Email: kcardew@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Kelly Cardew and I’m an admissions counselor here at George Mason University. Originally from South Carolina, I’m excited to join the team and bring a little bit of the south to Northern Virginia. I’m on the hunt for real sweet tea, so if you know a place please let me know! J Read More
Territory:
Utah
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Christopher O'Sullivan
Regional Admissions Counselor
Email: cosulli@gmu.edu
My name is Chris O’Sullivan, and I am the California Regional Admission Counselor at George Mason University. I was born in sunny San Diego and spent my formative years on California’s Central Coast. I made my way up to Northern California for college and earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in History at Sonoma State University. Read More...
Territory:
California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
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Julia Jordan-Haas
Admissions Counselor
Email: jjordanh@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Julia Jordan-Haas and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. While applying to universities, I found my interactions with admissions counselors to be quite formative in the application process. Read More...
Territory:
Hawaii, Wyoming
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Carleigh Pappas
Admissions Counselor
Email: cpappas2@gmu.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Carleigh Pappas and I am the Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University responsible for Ohio and Pennsylvania. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for Admissions by becoming a Campus Ambassador at my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Read More...
Territory:
Montana
Dylan Henry
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: dhenry4@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Dylan Henry and I am a Senior Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I am responsible for the New England region. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for higher education by getting involved in various organizations dedicated to increasing student access to a four year experience. Read More...
Territory:
Michigan, Ohio
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Julia Jordan-Hass
Admissions Counselor
Email: jjordanh@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Julia Jordan-Haas and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. While applying to universities, I found my interactions with admissions counselors to be quite formative in the application process. Read More...
Territory:
North Dakota
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Alexis Jenkins
Admissions Counselor
Email: ajenki16!gmu.edu
Hello and welcome to Mason! My name is Alexis Jenkins and I’m an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I’m very excited to return to Mason as an alumna! I was a 4-year student at Mason and I have experience living on and off campus. I was very familiar with this school before applying; I’m a local girl, coming from Robinson Secondary School, and my mom went to Mason! I was in the Honors College and studied English with a focus in African American Literature and a minor in Japanese Studies. In May 2017, I graduated from Mason with honors. A few months after graduation, I jet-set across the world to Japan, where I taught elementary and middle school students as an Assistant Language Teacher in Omi Village, Nagano Prefecture for a year as a participant of the JET Program! Read More...
Territory:
South Dakota
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Patrick Money
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: fmoney@gmu.edu
My name is Patrick Money, and I am a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. I have lived in Northern Virginia my entire life and attended high school at Lake Braddock Secondary School. I had an amazing experience as an undergrad while earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology here at Mason. Read More...
Territory:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
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Carleigh Pappas
Admissions Counselor
Email: cpappas2@gmu.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Carleigh Pappas and I am the Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University responsible for Ohio and Pennsylvania. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for Admissions by becoming a Campus Ambassador at my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Read More...
Territory:
Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Montana
Christina Badalis
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cbadalis@gmu.edu
My name is Christina Badalis and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I came to Mason as a transfer student after two years at a community college. I graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs Read More...
Territory:
Delaware
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Melissa A Bevacqua
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@gmu.edu
Melissa Bevacqua is the Director of Undergraduate Admissions at George Mason University. She loves the diversity of thought, entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and welcoming community found at Mason. Melissa brings eighteen years of college admission experience from two different institutions, King’s College and The University of Scranton, both small to medium size private institutions located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Most recently, Melissa served as the Associate Director of Admissions – Outreach at The University of Scranton, a position in which she was responsible for all undergraduate outreach activities.
Melissa has presented her work at regional and national conferences for secondary school and admission counselors, and maintains professional memberships with the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Potomac and Chesapeake (PCACAC) and the Pennsylvania (PACAC) Association for College Admission Counseling. Believing in the importance of cultivating relationships and promoting access, Melissa advocates for students who might not otherwise have a voice as they navigate the complexities of the college search process.
Melissa has also served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources at The University of Scranton. She has taught in the undergraduate and graduate human resources program, as well as in an emerging leaders program, and was recognized in 2013 as a recipient of the Provost’s Part-Time Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her areas of academic interest include recruitment, management and leadership development, and organizational behavior.
A proud native of northeastern Pennsylvania, Melissa graduated magna cum laude from The University of Scranton with a B.A. in Spanish and minors in French and Italian. She also earned a Master's degree in Human Resource Administration from The University of Scranton and received the 2006 Outstanding Human Resources Administration Graduate Award. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with friends and family, shopping, reading and traveling each year to Charleston, South Carolina on vacation.
Territory:
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
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Eva Bramesco
Senior Assistant Director for Honors College Admissions
Email: admissions@gmu.edu
Eva Bramesco is the Senior Assistant Director of Honors College Admissions here at Mason. Beginning with her involvement in the Admissions Office at her alma mater, Eva has spent nearly a decade working with students and families of all backgrounds to overcome the various hurdles of the college admissions process. Read More...
Territory:
Massachusetts - Great Boston area
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Kelly Cardew
Admissions Counselor
Email: kcardew@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Kelly Cardew and I’m an admissions counselor here at George Mason University. Originally from South Carolina, I’m excited to join the team and bring a little bit of the south to Northern Virginia. I’m on the hunt for real sweet tea, so if you know a place please let me know! J Read More
Territory: Connecticut, New York - NY State (excluding Long Island and NYC), Rhode IslandTravel Dates
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Rachel Cleaver
Associate Director K12 Partnerships
Email: rcleave2@gmu.edu
Rachel Cleaver is the Associate Director of K12 Partnerships in the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. In this role, she creates and maintains partnerships that promote college access and success both on Mason’s campus and in the community at large. Read More
Territory:
Washington, D.C.
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Julia Jordan-Haas
Admissions Counselor
Email: jjordanh@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Julia Jordan-Haas and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. While applying to universities, I found my interactions with admissions counselors to be quite formative in the application process. Read More...
Territory:
Vermont, Massachussetts - excluding great Boston area
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Dylan Henry
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: dhenry4@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Dylan Henry and I am a Senior Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I am responsible for the New England region. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for higher education by getting involved in various organizations dedicated to increasing student access to a four year experience. Read More...
Territory:
Maine, New Hampshire
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Alexis Jenkins
Admissions Counselor
Email: ajenki16@gmu.edu
Hello and welcome to Mason! My name is Alexis Jenkins and I’m an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I’m very excited to return to Mason as an alumna! I was a 4-year student at Mason and I have experience living on and off campus. I was very familiar with this school before applying; I’m a local girl, coming from Robinson Secondary School, and my mom went to Mason! I was in the Honors College and studied English with a focus in African American Literature and a minor in Japanese Studies. In May 2017, I graduated from Mason with honors. A few months after graduation, I jet-set across the world to Japan, where I taught elementary and middle school students as an Assistant Language Teacher in Omi Village, Nagano Prefecture for a year as a participant of the JET Program! Read More...
Territory:
Maryland - Baltimore, Pennsylvania - excluding Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
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Chelsea LeDuc
Regional Admissions Counselor
Email: cleduc@gmu.edu
Hi! My name is Chelsea LeDuc, and I am the New York/New Jersey Regional Recruiter for George Mason University. I am a born and raised Jersey Girl, and I am very excited to work with future Patriots from my home state and New York. I fell in love with guiding students through their college selection process during my four years as a student ambassador at my alma mater, Albright College. Read More...
Territory:
New Jersey, New York City and Long Island
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Patrick Money
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: fmoney@gmu.edu
My name is Patrick Money, and I am a Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for the Office of Admissions at George Mason University. I have lived in Northern Virginia my entire life and attended high school at Lake Braddock Secondary School. I had an amazing experience as an undergrad while earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology here at Mason. Read More...
Territory:
Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh area
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Carleigh Pappas
Admissions Counselor
Email: cpappas2@gmu.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Carleigh Pappas and I am the Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University responsible for Ohio and Pennsylvania. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for Admissions by becoming a Campus Ambassador at my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Read More...
Territory:
Maryland - Prince George’s County, Montgomery County
Kelsey Poholsky
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: kpoholsk@gmu.edu
My name is Kelsey Poholsky and I am an Assistant Director of Admissions at George Mason University. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and relocated to Northern Virginia in 2016 to join the Admissions team here at Mason. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Gettysburg College and my Master’s degree in Strategic Communication from American University. Read More...
Territory:
Pennsylvania
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Marshall Adams
Regional Admissions Counselor
Email: jadams40@gmu.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Marshall Adams and I am one of two Southeast Regional Admission Counselors for George Mason University, working predominantly with students in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. I grew up in Burlington, North Carolina and attended East Carolina University for both undergraduate and graduate studies where I earned a degree in business marketing, as well as my MBA. Read More...
Territory:
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
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Christina Badalis
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cbadalis@gmu.edu
My name is Christina Badalis and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I came to Mason as a transfer student after two years at a community college. I graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs Read More...
Territory:
Kentucky, Louisiana, West Virginia
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Carla Goodwin
Admissions Counselor
Email: cgoodwi6@gmu.edu
So I hear that you want to be a Patriot! My name is Carla Goodwin and I am beyond excited to help guide you along this journey as an Admissions Counselor at George Mason University. Read More...
Territory:
Arkansas, Kansas
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Jeff Fusco
Regional Admissions Counselor
Email: jfusco@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Jeff Fusco and I am one of the Southeast Regional Recruiters for George Mason University. I’m originally from Massachusetts and chose to attend Mason as an out-of-state student. I know just how exciting and scary it can be to move across state lines for college and I want to be a resource to you throughout that journey
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from George Mason in May 2013. Shortly after graduation I relocated to Tampa, FL to study at the University of South Florida. I graduated from USF in May 2015 with my Master’s degree in Education with a concentration in College Student Affairs. Prior to starting in my current role at Mason, I’ve worked at the University of South Florida, The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Florida Atlantic University. Read More
Territory:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi
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Carleigh Pappas
Admissions Counselor
Email: cpappas2@gmu.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Carleigh Pappas and I am the Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University responsible for Ohio and Pennsylvania. During my collegiate experience, I quickly found my passion for Admissions by becoming a Campus Ambassador at my alma mater, Old Dominion University. Read More...
Territory:
Oklahoma
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Christina Badalis
Senior Admissions Counselor
Email: cbadalis@gmu.edu
My name is Christina Badalis and I am an Admissions Counselor here at George Mason University. I came to Mason as a transfer student after two years at a community college. I graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs Read More...
Territory:
Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Patrick Money
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: fmoney@gmu.edu
Patrick Money is the Associate Director of Admissions for George Mason University. After starting as a student employee at the Admissions office, he has spent the last decade as a member of the Mason Admissions family helping students and families find the right college destination. Read More...
Territory:
American Samoa
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Have general questions? Feel free to email the Office of Admissions International Admissions staff at world@gmu.edu.
Counselors
Dennix Averion
Assistant Director, International Admissions
Email: world@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Dennix Averion and I am the Assistant Director for International Admissions at George Mason University. I first came to Mason as an undergraduate student studying Marketing and Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. During my time as a student, I was highly involved with the Filipino Cultural Association on campus and worked as a student leader for FIND, Inc., a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the empowerment of young Filipino American college students. I greatly enjoyed my time at Mason and I am always excited whenever I get to share my experience with prospective students, especially international students!
My experience working as an undergraduate student admissions assistant for Mason’s international recruitment team aided in my becoming passionate about higher education and working with international students. So much so, that I jumped at the opportunity to work for this very office after completing my Bachelor of Arts. I love that my work has a hand in further developing the growing diversity and global understanding on campus.
I consider myself an international student in my own right, being born in Manila, Philippines and immigrating to the state of Virginia in my formative years. I have firsthand experience in diving into a culture that was not particularly my own at first and understanding the uncertainty and excitement that comes with it. I was the first in my family to attend a US institution and had to learn how to navigate the intricacies of U.S. higher education for myself. It brings me great personal satisfaction that I am able to help international students learn about all of the exciting opportunities a US education can provide.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about Mason! I am more than happy and willing to help with the college admissions process. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Meghan Walter
Director of International Admissions
Email:world@gmu.edu
Hello! My name is Meghan Walter and I am the Director of International Admissions at George Mason University. I grew up in Ossining, NY and came to the Washington, DC area for college. I double majored in Political Science and History for my Bachelor’s degree and received my Master’s degree in Public Administration; both degrees are from American University. During my junior year in college, I studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. This experience is what started my interest in international admissions! I had a wonderful experience living abroad and I want to help international students have a great experience here in the United States.
Prior to joining the international team at George Mason, I worked at a law school in the DC area for the past 18 years. Through my years at the law school, I worked with both the JD Admissions Office and the Graduate Admissions Office. In these offices, I was the main point of contact for international students enrolling in the law programs. During this time, I was lucky to be able to recruit law student all over the world. Some of my trips included China, Belgium, Luxemburg, Czech Republic, Norway, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, and Columbia.
I am so excited to be part of the international team at George Mason University. I love working with international students and helping them through an admissions process that may a bit overwhelming. Please know I am here to help you every step of the way! I am looking forward to meeting students during my travels and to help them learn about all the great opportunities they can have here at George Mason University. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!