By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read In the words of one rising high school senior, “We don't want college search pamphlets, flyers, and emails with a list of majors and every other kind of information on it. We want something shorter and more personalized, if …
Let’s Talk About College Decision-Making Factors
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 …
Follow This Important Rule
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services If you’re trying to get more prospective students, parents, and families to open and read your emails, answer the phone, sign up for a visit/virtual event, or take the next step in the process with your school, there are rules you need to …
This is Overlooked And Undervalued
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Here are a few things that I believe are often overlooked and undervalued in life – Giving context, your mindset, and the importance of consistency. Successful people, leaders, and teams tend to be three for three. In today’s article I …
When You Don’t Communicate Consistently
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Just about every time I’m on a campus leading a staff training workshop I get asked about common recruiting mistakes that have big consequences. Of all the mistakes you can make, inconsistent communication is something that can quickly …
How to Persuade Them Through Small Wins
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s important to take your time and lead prospective students through the process of understanding all the different reasons why they should want to choose your school over the other colleges on their list. That involves persuasion and …