By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read When was the last time a prospective student or parent didn’t express a concern or have some hesitation either about your school or college in general? You can pretty much guarantee there’s going to be something for …
Stop ‘Checking In’ With Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read This month I’ve shared multiple articles that discuss the value of asking direct questions. If you missed those or want a quick review, go here. A couple of weeks ago I received a message from a newsletter reader who was …
A Powerful Lesson In Prioritization
By Mandy Green 3 minute read Once upon a time, in the bustling streets of New York City in 1918, a man named Charles Schwab found himself facing a daunting challenge. He was the president of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, one of the largest and most influential companies of its time. Schwab knew …
Three Questions You Need To Ask
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read We both know that getting good information out of a teenager continues to be a challenge. Most young people aren’t that great at communicating what’s really going on in their mind, as well as what their decision-making …
Tips That Will Improve Your Phone Calls
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 4 minute read Put up your hand if you don’t enjoy making phone calls to prospective students. When I ask that question during a workshop or conference session I’m leading, 75-80% of the audience reaches for the sky. The reason there’s …
How Templates Help You Get More Done, Faster
By Mandy Green 2 minute read When you're bombarded with emails and requests on a daily basis, it can be overwhelming to respond to every single one, especially when many of them are repetitive. Templates are helpful and valuable for a number of reasons, including these three: Templates save time …