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 …
The Importance of Context, and How to Give It
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 …
Lessons From ‘The Last Dance’
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 …
Just Be Honest
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services When it comes to making a big financial decision, paying more for something, or picking one product or experience over another, we want and value honesty and transparency. And when a business, or in your case a college or university, …
Here’s How You Can Earn Their Trust
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last week my doorbell rang and standing on my porch was a young salesman who immediately told me that I had some cobwebs around the outside of my house, and that likely meant I had spiders or other bugs inside. Despite me assuring him …
It’s So Important I Tell You This
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Thank you. It’s important I start with that because while I know many of you will read this article from start to finish, I also know that there are some who will stop after the first paragraph or part way through. Either way, I want you …