By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read In almost every episode of the TV show New Amsterdam, Medical Director Dr. Max Goodwin asks “How can I help?” It’s hard for any of us to truly help someone until we get to know them – their current situation, frustrations, …
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read During a recent training workshop we were talking about college decision-making factors – what students say is very important and what’s not that important. One of the counselors went on to ask me what will be different for …
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Normally this time of year admissions teams would be having a lot of in-person conversations with prospective students. They’d be talking with students at their high schools or college fairs, and students would be visiting campus in sizeable …
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last month I shared an article with a list of questions that you should ask rising seniors if you want to get them talking. One of those questions was, “Walk me through how you’re going to make your college decision.” Ask most teenagers …
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Too often colleges and universities don’t give prospective students and parents enough context when sharing different parts of their school’s story and value proposition. How often have you heard something like, “We have professors that …
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services For the past five Sundays I was glued to my TV from 9-11pm. Even if you’re not a sports or basketball fan, I’m guessing you know why. ‘The Last Dance’ docuseries about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty racked up some …
