by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services I want to start this week’s article by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! It sounds like those of us in the central and eastern states may experience record-breaking warm temperatures. Crazy, I know! Over the next few months, admissions staffs …
Read This Before You Text Your Recruits
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Texting. It’s been a hot topic lately during calls with both clients and other admissions leaders. Many of the counselors that I’ve spoken with lately continue to get reports from prospects that they’re receiving “recruiting texts” from competing …
I’ve Got a Recruiting Secret I Need to Share With You
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Have you ever asked yourself, “What are my recruits thinking after they read that latest recruiting letter or email from us?” It’s an important question, and quite frankly in today’s recruiting environment, you can’t afford not to ask it. During our …
Are You Able to Get (and Keep) Your Prospects Talking?
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services My Monday morning started off with a visit to the dentist. Fun times, right? After 30 minutes of scraping, polishing, and flossing, I was able to exit the building with no cavities. Thank goodness. Back again in six months. Getting today’s typical …
Keeping Up With the…Inquiries
The college admissions profession is full of ups and downs. Those in it, particularly young counselors, are finding that they need to constantly acquire and sharpen new skills without a clearly defined career path. This guest blog, the first in a series, will follow one college counselor as he …
11 Recruiting Reminders: What You Need to Know
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Like many of you, I just finished my fall travel season. Last week’s admissions training workshop was my final one until the New Year. A big part of every workshop I do is the individual meetings. I flat out love them. It’s an opportunity to meet …