About Kevin Cutro

[[kcutro,Assistant Dean of Admission Kevin Cutro]]

Who am I?
I was born and raised in northern New Jersey in a great town called Westfield (before you ask, that’s Exit 135 off of the Garden State Parkway).  I graduated from Westfield High School in 2002 and from William & Mary in 2006, with a B.A. in government and history.  Prior to coming back to Williamsburg, I worked on Capitol Hill for a member of Congress from my beloved home state.

Why William & Mary?
Why not?  The campus is beautiful and historic.  The professors are brilliant yet down-to-earth.  The students are creative and fun.  What makes William & Mary so great is how it brings out the best in its students, both inside the classroom and out.  My undergraduate experience was a blast, primarily because it was impossible for me to sit on the sidelines with so much happening on campus.  I jumped in, got involved and am better because of it.

Why Admission?

As a rising senior at W&M, I helped interview prospective students interested in attending William & Mary.  I had a great time meeting so many bright, quirky and motivated students from all over the country and sharing with them some of great things about the College.  Although I moved onto a career in politics upon graduation, I never forgot how fun and rewarding helping students through the college admission process could be.  Fast forward six years, and here I am.

What’s with the photo?
I’ve played soccer my whole life as a goalie, and I was actually pretty good (all-state in high school, I swear).  Most people think goalkeeping is easy and boring, because you stand around for most of the game.  It’s actually really challenging – requiring constant attention, an understanding of the game and the technique to make a sweet save and ruin that hot-shot striker’s day.  Knowing the game has other benefits, including feeling vastly superior to your friends every four years during the World Cup and being able to engender goodwill among soccer hooligans when traveling abroad.

What do I do for Admission?
If you’re from the greater Richmond area, the great state of New Jersey, or if you’re a home school student, I have the good fortune of reading your application.  I also work with alumni who are eager to volunteer their time to spread the word about William & Mary to prospective students, and I pitch in with the Admission Office’s campus programming and communication efforts.

Fun Facts:

• My first and best job (present employer excluded, of course) was as a cook at a deli in my hometown.  I can still make a mean Taylor ham, egg and cheese.
• My wife and I met while interning in the Admission Office, and I proposed to her in the Sunken Garden over Homecoming (for double bonus Tribe Pride points).