Meet The Admission Interns!

Every time you call the Office of Admission it goes directly to my cell phone! Just kidding. As it turns out, the biggest MVPs of the office are our incredible team of student interns. They are a pretty epic group and they run the show; from answering your e-mails and calls to greeting you right as you step foot on campus, this team really does it all. They are really accessible to you to answer any questions you may have; you can chat live with them most afternoons by clicking the chat link at the bottom of our homepage. Want to get in touch with even more of our students? We've got you covered.

Let's take some time to get to know the team that really runs the Office of Admission at Tulane.

Name: Nate Fowler 

Hometown: Boston, MA

Grade: Senior

Majors/Minors: Political Economy and French

Favorite thing about Tulane: 1) Size, it is small enough to see your best friends everyday by accident, but large enough to meet new people all the time & 2) The location, New Orleans is the coolest place ever to go to school 

Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: A super burrito at Felipe’s or vermicelli noodles at every Vietnamese restaurant

Involvement on campus: I've been in a fraternity since my freshman year, I play intramural basketball, I'm a tour guide on campus, I help tutor local kids with the Newcomb Tutoring Program, I have competed with the schools Model UN team and am very involved with the scene at the social pool on weekend afternoons

Tulane email: nfowler@tulane.edu

Name: Sydney Satre
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Spanish and Portuguese with a minor in Philosophy
Favorite thing about Tulane: The close proximity to so much green space! And of course all of the cats on campus :)
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Ride the streetcar and go to Audubon Park!
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Satsuma for their biscuits and iced latte
Involvement on campus: Ultimate frisbee, ESL tutoring, was involved with TUSTEP as a puppy sitter
Tulane email: ssatre@tulane.edu

Name: Barry Rubenstein
Hometown: Highland Park, IL
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Major: Finance and Marketing, Minor: Social Innovation and Social Entrepenurship
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is the out of the classroom learning that takes place on a daily basis. Tulane is able to prepare me to excel in the real world, not just in the classroom. Every day at Tulane is a new experience that betters me as an individual looking to make a difference in this world. I originally chose Tulane because of the people, but I have stayed because of the opportunities I am exposed to as a Tulane student.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: When you visit New Orleans, you need to walk down Royal St. during the day time. Royal St. is one of the most quintessential NOLA streets. Royal captures everything that makes this city unique and places it on a single street! From the stores, houses, and people, this street is a must explore destination in the French Quarter. Block after block, Royal St will make you fill in love with New Orleans. Also, it is only pedestrian mall that is left in this country, which means it is closed for 5hours a day to allow street performers to play their NOLA music! New Orleans is unlike anywhere else in the world, and Royal St will show you why.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: One of my favorite meals in New Orleans is at Peche. They have an amazing whole grilled fish. I also love their fried bread with salt.
Involvement on campus: GWA Exec, Chair of Crawfest, BTIDES Teaching Assistant, CACTUS Exec, Orientation Coordinator (Greenie Camp)
Tulane email: brubenst@tulane.edu

Name: Shelby Strattan
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Finance with Computer Science Specialization
Favorite thing about Tulane: Endless opportunities to immerse yourself into New Orleans' unique and diverse culture. Tulane always promotes ways to get involved in the community through classes or outside service work in efforts to really understand the amazing city we live in.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Go to ANY live outdoor music show - Jazz Fest, Blues and BBQ, Voodoo Fest
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: District Donuts anything. I'm a total addict.
Involvement on campus: Green Wave Ambassadors, Admissions Intern, Greenie Camp Orientation leader, Greek life, Green Bull Investment Club, and a semester abroad in Vienna
Tulane email: sstratta@tulane.edu

Name: Justin Baris
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Biomedical Engineering
Favorite thing about Tulane: Emphasis on making you a well-rounded person. You really feel like more than a number here.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Just walk around the French Quarter! It truly is more than Bourbon Street and lewd behavior. There is so much vibrant culture in this city that people need to see when they come visit.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Muffuletta from Central Grocery
Involvement on campus: Greek Life, ACEing Autism, Biomedical Research, Calculus Tutoring, Novel Tech Challenge
Tulane email: jbaris@tulane.edu

Name: Will Dickson
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Double major in Classics and Anthropology with a minor in Chemistry
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is the emphasis it puts on interdisciplinary studies. Tulane offers many pre-professional programs that are centered around integrating the undergraduate and graduate experience, which prepares students well for whatever they wish to achieve after graduation. What makes this even better is the amazing city that Tulane is surrounded by--where else in the country can you apply early to medical or law school one day, and then see Elton John at Jazz Fest the next?
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Spend an evening at the Fly Park on the Mississippi River, and then end the day at New Orlean's many live music venues. Maison, Tipitina's, and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop are some of my favorites!
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: The brunch at Live Oak Café on Oak Street! Best made-from-scratch biscuits and preserves you will ever eat.
Involvement on campus: In addition to working in the Admissions Office as an Intern and Tour Guide, I am on Tulane's Honor Board, a member of the Classics Honors Society Eta Sigma Phi, and am a member of Tulane's Creative Premedical Scholars Program. I was also one of the 2016 Orientation Team Leaders this past summer!
Tulane email: wdickson@tulane.edu

Name: Chesley McCarty
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Grade: 5th year
Majors/Minors: Masters of Architecture
Favorite thing about Tulane: Oh man, I think the professors, staff and the people here are incredible. Within five minutes of being on campus, I’m catching up with a familiar face and swapping stories about whatever new project I am working on in architecture. I get so distracted walking around campus and New Orleans – there is always something new to discover, learn about, and appreciate. I also love that even in November, if you have the free time, you can sit outside in a hammock on the Academic Quad, catch up on your schoolwork, simultaneously eat a donut from Cudd Hall, and still hear the sound of the streetcar in the distance.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Explore the Lower Garden District on foot while sipping on an Arnold Palmer (Sweet Tea + Lemonade). Currently my favorite street is Eighth Street, between Magazine and St Charles, but this changes every week.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Willa Jean has my heart – you can’t go wrong with anything there. I usually stop in for an Iced Dirty Chai and a Chocolate Espresso Cookie, but the shrimp and grits are also incredible. I also love “Cookie Monster” ice cream from Creole Creamery and the Pork Belly Bowl at MoPho.
Involvement on campus: Vice President for Academic Affairs on USG and the Admissions Office. I’m also helping with Crawfest branding this year
Tulane email: cmccart4@tulane.edu

Name: Tyler Margaretten
Hometown: Seaside, FL
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Finance and Management
Favorite thing about Tulane: HOW DO I CHOOSE ONE? The campus is stunning, the weather is perfect, the size of the university is ideal, the people are friendly, the atmosphere is smart, the opportunities are boundless, and New Orleans is home.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Eat at Jacque-Imo's - order the alligator cheesecake.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: The best thing I've ever eaten in New Orleans was the rabbit and dumplings from Cochon. This will change your life.
Involvement on campus: I serve on the Student Government executive board as the Vice President for Finance, am a brother of the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, sit on Crawfest executive board, am a Green Wave Ambassador, and a have the best job ever working for Tulane Admissions! Roll Wave!
Tulane email: tmargare@tulane.edu

Name: Amanda Skellington
Hometown: Flemington, NJ
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Mathematics and Economics Double Major
Favorite thing about Tulane: All the professors do really cool things outside of school. My Italian professor is in a Mardi Gras Krewe!
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Listen to live music at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Alligator sausage with crawfish étouffée from Dat Dog
Involvement on campus: AKPsi Business Fraternity, TUSTEP, intern in the business school, calculus tutor in the Wilson Center
Tulane email: askellin@tulane.edu

Name: Jakob Cohen
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Major: Psychology, Minors: Mathematics; Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane has to be the people. Our presence in New Orleans indoctrinates our geographically diverse student body into a culture of kindness, service, and resilience that is unrivaled by other cities. The community that I feel at Tulane and in New Orleans has shown me the value of social support to lift others up in bad times, and to celebrate together in good times.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: To get a full taste of New Orleans ride the streetcar from Uptown to the French Quarter to soak in the beautiful homes and oak trees along the way. Although this experience would not be complete without exploring the Quarter and dancing in the street to a brass band.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: This is a nearly impossible question to answer for a foodie like me (shameless plug of my Instagram @jakobeatsfood). Everyone deserves to experience seafood gumbo from Tableau, fried chicken from Willie Mae's, and a po-boy from Parkway.
Involvement on campus: On campus I have been involved with Housing & Residence Life as a Residential Adviser, New Student Orientation as an Orientation Team Leader and Orientation Coordinator, Green Wave Ambassadors, Greek Life, and One Wave Bystander Training. In the community, I am the Director of Community Development for a non-profit called Top Box Foods that works to increase food access in the city. My involvement with Top Box Foods motivated me to start a service-based food justice club on campus called Food for Thought and Action
Tulane email: jcohen27@tulane.edu

Name: Lucas (Lu) Clark
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Grade: Sophomore
Majors/Minors: Legal Studies and Management-Entrepreneurship Specialization
Favorite thing about Tulane: I love being in an environment where everyone is so involved. Almost everyone I have met here has three or four activities that they are really passionate about, which is such an awesome culture to be a part of.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Ride the street car down St. Charles to look at the houses
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Dat Dog on Freret! Bacon cheddar ranch fries are a must!
Involvement on campus: Religious life, Freshman EXPLORE leader, TUSTEP (service dog organization)
Tulane email: lclark10@tulane.edu

Name: Jordan Margolin
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Finance and International Development, Master of Accounting
Favorite thing about Tulane: Being in an incredibly unique city with individuals from all over the country is pretty awesome. I really think I can take a road trip across the country when I'm done with school and I will have a couch to crash on in every city.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: You have to go the Fly. The Fly is a beautiful grassy park area right on the Mississippi River at the end of Audubon Park. A short distance from campus, the Fly is the perfect location to watch the sunset or throw a frisbee around with friends on a sunny afternoon.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Jacques-Imo's
Involvement on campus: Admission Intern, Greek Life, Green Bull Investment Club, Intramural Sports
Tulane email: jmargol3@tulane.edu

Name: Corinne Watson
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Public Health and Spanish with a Minor in Psychology
Favorite thing about Tulane: It's cliche, I know, but it's the people that make Tulane what it is for me. I find that everyone here is super engaged and in active pursuit of things they care about. This positive pressure keeps people busy, but ultimately is a good way to find community and make strong relationships with people who share your passions.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: It's not a trip to New Orleans without good food and good music! Dinner at Palace Cafe, a show at Preservation Hall, and dessert and drinks at Three Muses should do the trick.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Melba's has my heart. At Claiborne and Elysian Fields, their red beans, shrimp and grits, and daiquiri specials will set your heart on fire in a good way!
Involvement on campus: GWA tour guide (duh), Tulane Emergency Medical Services (TEMS), Peer Health Educator (TUPHE), on-campus jobs at Reily Recreation Center, queer life through the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Office of Gender & Sexual Diversity, New Orleans EMS
Tulane email: cwatson9@tulane.edu

Name: Alex Kornfeld
Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Double Major: Political Science and Philosophy. Double Minor: Economics and Business
Favorite thing about Tulane: The incredible balance that Tulane offers. When I was looking at colleges in high school, I hoped for a few things. First, I always wanted a school that had both a campus and an actual, exciting city. Tulane's beautiful campus allows for me to see friends while walking to class, experience football tailgates, and fosters a home feel. Additionally, New Orleans always has something going on. Whether it is Po Boy Festival or Mardi Gras, the city is never boring. Second, I wanted a medium sized school. At Tulane, my largest classes are usually around 30 students so I get to know my teachers extremely well and the classes are not dauntingly large. At the same time, I constantly meet new and interesting people making Tulane even more fresh and exciting. Finally, I wanted a school that balanced academic life with student life. My ideal college has academics as the priority, but also happy students. At Tulane, we are the 39th best national university according to US News and at the same time, we have the 4th happiest student body according to the Princeton Review. It does not get much better than that.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Visit World War II Museum
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Big Easy BBQ Shrimp at Superior Seafood
Involvement on campus: Career Development Chair of the Tulane Student Alumni Ambassadors, Tutor for 2nd graders, Greek Life (Phi Gamma Delta)
Tulane email: akornfel@tulane.edu

Name: Kidd Duhe Solomon
Hometown: Aspen, CO
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Major: International Relations, Minor: Spanish and International Development
Favorite thing about Tulane: The Admissions Office
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Wine and Jazz at Bacchanal
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Brunch at Willa Jean
Involvement on campus: Dance, Admissions, Peace Corps Preparatory Program, and Honors
Tulane email: ksolomo1@tulane.edu

Name: Stephanie (Steph) Most
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: International Development and Public Health
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is our location. New Orleans is the most special, unique, magical place that has provided me with endless opportunities, fun, and allows Tulane to greatly benefit.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Hop on the Saint Charles streetcar line and ride it beginning to end. Even if you have no where to go or get off, it is the best, and most classic, way to see the city. Definitely a must.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: 1000 figs!
Involvement on campus: The Admission's Office/ GWA, Orientation and New Student Programs, Tulane Jewish Leaders, (was involved with Tidal Wave Homecoming Committee & USG)
Tulane email: smost@tulane.edu

Name: Aaron Silberman
Hometown: Mobile, AL
Grade: 5th year
Majors/Minors: Master of Accounting, BSM in Finance, Minor in Legal Studies
Favorite thing about Tulane: I love having friends from all over the country. No matter where I end up after school, there will always be at least 1 Tulane Graduate I can connect with.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Check out the sculpture garden at City Park. The park is beautiful and the garden is free!
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: DAT DOG!!! -Gotta get a side of étouffée fries
Involvement on campus: As a fifth year I am not involved in some of these things anymore, but during my time at Tulane I was involved in Greek Life, Hillel and Chabad, TUCP Direction, Avid Green Wave Athletics fan, Research Assistant in Jewish Studies
Tulane email: asilberm@tulane.edu

Name: Tori Quiroz-Haden
Hometown: Olney, MD
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Majoring in History and International Development, minoring in Spanish. Pre-Law
Favorite thing about Tulane: It's the perfect size! Tulane is big enough to offer any major I could think of, while small enough that I always pass a friend on the way to class.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Beignets at Cafe Du Monde! I promise you can't eat just one.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Toss up between St. James Cheese Company and Cheese Day at Bruff.
Involvement on campus: Green Wave Ambassadors, Greek Life, After School Newcomb Tutoring Club, Community Service Fellowship, and Peace Corps Prep Program
Tulane email: vquirozh@tulane.edu

Name: Emily MacLaren
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Grade: Junior
Majors/Minors: Public Health and International Development
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is having the opportunity to connect and work with amazing staff members through organizations and leadership positions over the past two years. From the counselors in the admission office to staff in alumni office, I am so grateful to have worked with members of the Tulane family that are so passionate about this university and city.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Explore the Bywater! My suggestion is to grab a New York style pizza from Pizza Delicious and head over to Crescent Park to watch the sunset with a view of the New Orleans skyline. You also cannot go wrong with brunch at Elizabeth's.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: My absolute favorite meal in New Orleans is from Shaya. Here is my order: labneh "for the table," lamb ragú for hummus, and chicken schnitzel for an entree.
Involvement on campus: Greek Life, Greenie Camp Orientation Coordinator, One Wave Bystander, Tidal Wave Volunteers Co-chair, Green Wave Ambassadors, Semester Abroad in Amsterdam
Tulane email: emaclare@tulane.edu

Name: Maddie McGee
Hometown: Flemington, NJ
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: English/Digital Media Production
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is how everyone comes from all of the country. Everyone brings a different perspective and energy to campus because of their different life experiences. Even just in my off campus house, I live with four of my friends and we're all from different places (Connecticut, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, and New Jersey). It also just makes for a more adventurous student body and you can always find someone to explore the city with you.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: You mean besides eat? Going to The Fly (which is a park on Mississippi near campus) and watching the sunset with friends is a must do. There is nothing like hanging out there on a beautiful day in New Orleans.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: My favorite meal (or more like dream meal) would be all from different restaurants in the city. First I would get blue crab beignets from La Petite Grocery. Then for the main course the applewood smoked scallops at Boucherie. For dessert I'd go to Creole Creamery and get the seasonal black and gold flavor.
Involvement on campus: On campus I'm also a social media intern for admissions and I am on exec for our tour guide group Green Wave Ambassadors. I also involved in AKPsi a co-ed professional business fraternity.
Tulane email: mmcgee2@tulane.edu

Name: Phoebe Coughlin
Hometown: North Salem, NY
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Double Major in Studio Art and Public Health
Favorite thing about Tulane: Flexibility inside and outside of the classroom, you don't get locked into studying or being involved in just one thing! As your interests change, you are free to change up your classes and extracurricular involvement which is awesome. Everyone at Tulane is so passionate about what they are doing, its exciting to be around people who really love what they are studying and learning about!
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: BIKE! Rent or borrow some bikes a cruise around the flattest city ever, make sure your ride includes a spin around Audubon Park (located right in front of Tulane!) Its a great way to see the city and super fun!
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Basic but true, Shaya! Lives up to all the hype!!! and for more student friendly pricing Ba Chi, especially the coconut curry shrimp bacos
Involvement on campus: President of Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee, Vice President of Tours for Green Wave Ambassadors, Orientation Team Leader, Intern at Upward Bound, Admissions Intern, Studied Abroad in Durban, South Africa
Tulane email: pcoughli@tulane.edu

Name: Summer Lawson
Hometown: Forest Knolls, CA
Grade: Senior
Majors/Minors: Major: Anthropology, Minor: Gender and Sexuality Studies
Favorite thing about Tulane: I have never felt more welcomed by so many friendly people. Everyone is super excited to be part of the Tulane community and makes an effort to get to know each other by being involved in many different things on campus. There is always so much going on on campus and in the city that it is easy to keep your schedule packed with so many fun, unique things that truly enrich your academic experience.
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: Walking up and down Royal and Julia Street checking out all the groovy art galleries
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Southern Fried Tofu Nuggets with Garlic Aioli from Seed (Restaurant serving 100% plant-based Southern comfort foods)
Involvement on campus: Other than being an intern in the Admission Office, a swim instructor for Swim 4 Success (a volunteer-based club that offers swim lessons to local children of low income families), Vice-President of my sorority, and a member of SAPHE (Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education). I am also a resident of Howard Tilton Memorial Library during finals.
Tulane email: slawson3@tulane.edu

Name: Kelly Aucoin
Hometown: Cut Off, LA
Grade: Super Senior! (5th year)
Majors/Minors: 5-year MACCT & BSM in Finance/Energy and Marketing; Minor in Psychology
Favorite thing about Tulane: My favorite thing about Tulane is that I've had the opportunity to meet people from all over the country & the world while being able to stay in my home state. Since so many of my friends are from outside Louisiana, I've loved having the opportunity to share my culture with them!
One thing you have to do when you visit New Orleans: When you visit New Orleans, you have to take the time to look at the incredible architecture all around the city. If you take the streetcar downtown from Tulane’s campus, admire the majestic mansions along St. Charles Street (especially when they’re decorated for Halloween!). When you get downtown, notice the Spanish influence throughout the French Quarter. If you have a few hours to spare, you should check out the historic plantations in the New Orleans area like Southern Oaks or Oak Alley.
Favorite restaurant or meal in New Orleans: Crawfish beignet & andouille and cheese grits for brunch at Katie's
Involvement on campus: Admission Intern, Manager for the marketing research lab, Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Phi Mu sorority, and Panhellenic Council
Tulane email: kaucoin@tulane.edu