Meet Your Admissions Team
Primary Contact Information
- bl_admissions@kctcs.edu
- (855) 246-2477
- Contact Admissions
Mailing Address
Office of Admissions
The Den
500 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40508
Office Hours
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admissions Counselors
Ally Grzywacz
Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment
(859) 246-6252
Service Area: Clark, Estill, Madison, Powell, Montgomery, Lee, Bath, Menifee, and Wolfe
Where are you from?
I am from Lexington, Kentucky! I have also lived in Murray, Kentucky; Cleveland, Ohio;
and most recently, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in History with
minors in Political Science and Psychology.
What did you love most about college?
I loved being around people that were passionate about the subjects they were studying,
and how everyone chose to be there and be present within their communities. I was
also a Resident Advisor for a long time and the relationships I built with my residents
and fellow RA staff were so meaningful to me.
What is one piece of advice you would give a student when choosing a college?
Choose somewhere that makes you feel supported. So many schools have great academic
programs, but they don’t all have staff, services, and resources to support you before,
during, and after your college career. College is much more than just a classroom,
so it’s very important to be at a place that reflects that.
Why should students attend BCTC?
BCTC is a school that looks to create opportunities. Opportunities for classes, for
careers, but most importantly for learning. The things you can learn here can take
you anywhere and everywhere.
Ethan Sturgill
Admissions Counselor
(859) 246-6240
Service Area: Fayette and Scott
Where are you from?
I am from Georgetown, Kentucky.
Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business with
a focus on Management.
What did you love most about college?
I loved having the small town feel while also attending a large public university.
Going to college can be a lot of people’s first real taste of being on their own.
This can be a challenging time but also extremely exciting as well. Freedom comes
with being a college student. You can tailor fit your college experience to be exactly
how you want it to be. Having the freedom to choose what classes to take, clubs or
organizations to join, and of course friendships can have a lasting impact on every
college student.
What is one piece of advice you would give a student when choosing a college?
Keep your options open so that you can find the right fit for you. When choosing a
school, you will be given a lot of information on many different colleges. Choosing
a college should be a fun time for you. Give multiple colleges an opportunity to be
graced with your presence on campus. College is much more than just a name or a location,
it is a place where you should be given as much support as you need so that you can
reach your goals and dreams.
Why should students attend BCTC?
BCTC is a school that strives to impact the lives of every individual that walks on
our campus. As a college we strive to meet the needs of all our students both in and
out of the classroom. You have so many opportunities to learn which in turn can take
you anywhere and everywhere.
Brenna Taulbee
Admissions Counselor
(859) 246-6259
Service Area: Anderson, Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Harrison, Lincoln, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Shelby, Spencer, Washington, and Owen
Where are you from?
I am from Lexington, Kentucky.
Where did you go to college, and what did you study?
I went to Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. I graduated from Anderson with
a bachelor's degree in Business and a focus on Music and Marketing.
What did you love most about college?
I loved the well-rounded, small community on a small campus. The opportunity to build
a close relationship with my peers and communicate my needs to my professors was essential
during my college search. I was happy knowing my teachers and mentors knew me personally
and could see me as an individual, not just another student in their class.
What is a piece of advice you would give a student when choosing a college?
The best piece of advice I could offer a student who is choosing a college would be
to go to a college that best suits their needs. You typically attend college to earn
a degree, and you have many options out there. However, you want to pick a college
that will help you achieve your goals and encourage you to do your best.
Why should students attend BCTC?
Bluegrass Community and Technical College offer you the lowest tuition in Kentucky, alongside financial aid options and a helping hand to guide you through
the application process. We'll help you reach your dreams at a price that won't break
the bank.
Jazmine Rivera
Coordinator of Leadership, Access, and Community Engagement (LACE)
(859) 246-6609
Where are you from?
I was born in Riverside, CA. I have lived in Independence, KY and Mcallen, TX and
now I’m back in Lexington, KY where it feels like home!
Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I attended the University of Kentucky, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
What did you love most about college?
I loved being involved in organizations and finding a community that made me feel
like I belonged. It was also my first real taste of independence and being around
many new people and cultures.
What is one piece of advice you would give a student when choosing a college?
Find a school that you can visually see yourself there and once there look for organizations
that you might be interested in joining. Make it your home. Don’t let it change you,
you make the changes you want to see.
Why should students attend BCTC?
Students should attend BCTC because there are many different programs for everyone.
Whether it be arts, nursing, manufacturing and many more. These programs help open
so many opportunities for our students. In these classes, students are also able to
meet one-on-one with instructor/professor as it is more of an intimate class setting.
We hope BCTC is the BEST choice for you!
Kayla Byram
Admissions Specialist
(859) 246-6746
Selective and International Admissions
Where are you from?
I am from Lexington, KY.
Where did you go to college, and what did you study?
I attended the University of Kentucky where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education
in secondary education and anthropology and a Bachelor of Arts in history.
What did you love the most about college?
I loved having the freedom to pursue my own passions. I genuinely enjoyed college
because I took courses that were challenging but still interested me. Because I devoted
so much time and energy to studying what I loved, my own worldview was broadened,
and I gained a lot of confidence & independence.
What is on piece of advice you would give a student when choosing college?
College is a huge investment. Consider the costs of obtaining your degree at the college
along with your post-graduate earnings projections before making your final college
decision. Ultimately, you must choose the school that works for your individual budget,
goals, and needs.
Why should students attend BCTC?
BCTC is an excellent launching pad for your professional and academic interests. Our
professors and staff are committed to supporting your studies & student experience.
Attending BCTC will save you thousands of dollars in tuition & fees compared to a four-year university or college. Our alumni can transfer seamlessly
to four-year institutions, and our trade graduates are highly sought after by employers.
Whatever your dream is, there is a way to reach it here.
Cooper Gibson
Visitor Center Coordinator
(859) 246-6423
Where are you from?
I am from Eubank, KY.
Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I attended the University of Kentucky where I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art
Studio and Illinois State University where I earned a Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
& Expanded Media.
What did you love most about college?
My faculty! My mom is a teacher, and I was always the kid that wanted to be friends
with the teachers, so college made that dream come true. I cherish those relationships
to this day.
What is one piece of advice you would give a student when choosing a college?
Pursue your passion! No matter where you go, look for people that are doing what you
want to be doing and ask them questions; mentorship is the greatest gift. If nobody
is doing what you want to, then it’s your turn to lead the way!
Why should students attend BCTC?
BCTC is the most affordable college in the state, we have amazing staff and faculty
that genuinely care about the student. You’re not going to find a more supportive
atmosphere.