by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services You and I both know that talking about paying for college is a stressful and complex topic for most families. In our focus group recruiting surveys on college campuses across the country, we ask freshmen students which of the following three things …
Admissions VIP Extra: November 29, 2016
How to Make a Better Recruiting Argument: by Jeremy Tiers Every time you recruit a student you're making an argument. You make an argument that they should visit your campus. You make an argument that they should fill out your application. And, some of you make an argument as to why they should …
If Your Recruiting Communications Plan Doesn’t Do These Two Things…
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services ...then I think you’re making student recruitment harder than it needs to be. Throughout the year we’re constantly reviewing comm. flow plans and individual pieces for clients and non-clients alike. When Mackenzie Mulligan (TCS Communications …
Anticipation As a Student Recruitment Strategy
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services There are just over 40 days left until Christmas. Sorry, but my 7-year old daughter decided to start the countdown this past weekend. She came across a toy that she wants, and now she’s full of anticipation. If you’ve got kids, or even a young niece …
How Transparent Are You With Prospects and Parents?
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services I’m really excited about this week’s admissions newsletter! In addition to my article on transparency during the student recruitment process, I’ve also included links to terrific pieces written by my good friends Amber Rich and John Brubaker. You’ll …
Right After They Visit Campus You Should Be…
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services …(Fill in the blank). If I asked you what those next few words should be, what would you tell me? What do you think your admissions team, specifically counselors, should be doing right after a prospective student visits your campus? I’m asking you …