By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 3 minute read My article last week, which outlined a big mistake to avoid when you start conversations at high school visits and college fairs, generated a lot of follow-up questions from readers. The most common one asked for …
Don’t Make This Big Mistake During Fall Travel
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 2 minute read Starting conversations at high school visits and college fairs have been popular topics during my recent training workshops. Keep in mind that most of the interactions and conversations you’re about to have will be your first …
Have You Talked About These Topics Yet?
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 3 minute read Throughout the summer I’ve shared multiple articles that contain tips to help generate conversations with this next class of prospective students. A frequent question I’ve been getting while leading training workshops is, “What …
Start Your Morning Right: NO EMAIL!
By Mandy Green 1 minute read Mornings can set the tone for your entire day, especially in the world of higher education. Many of us start by checking email right after we wake up in the morning. But this habit can lead to stress and feeling overwhelmed. When you check your email right away, you …
Another Secret For Getting Students To Talk
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read I’ve explained in previous articles that casual questions lead to better responses. Here’s another communication secret when it comes to increasing your chances for a response from students. It’s a strategy that I continue to …
After A Student Visits, Ask These Questions
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read Our research continues to show that during the college search process there are a handful of times when a student’s mindset significantly shifts. One of those is in the hours and days after a campus visit. Simply put, students …