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Rit Fuller

Founding Advisor

Biography

After earning a Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Rit Fuller started his 37-year career in college admissions at Rochester Institute of Technology, rising through the ranks to Director of Admission.

Rit served as Director of Admission at Johns Hopkins University and later as Dean of Admission and Financial Aid at Hamilton College. Since his departure in 2003, he has assisted many institutions in his role as an admission and enrollment consultant. He currently serves as the first Vice President for Enrollment Management at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute.

Some past clients have included NYU, Syracuse University, Champlain College, Ithaca College, Drew University, Franklin & Marshall, Union College, Nazareth College, Grinnell College, Lafayette College, and the University of San Diego.

Rit is a member of the National Association of College Admission Counselors, the New York State Association of College Admission Counselors and is a Trustee of Franklin & Marshall College.

When asked about his motivation to contribute to Pioneer, Rit stated the following: “I’ve had the opportunity to meet with countless students and review thousands of applications to some of the most selective colleges in the US.  As a dean of admission you are looking for those unique abilities or experiences that set a candidate apart. Students who participate in the Pioneer Research program have had that difference-making experience.“