By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 3 minute read Finding out that a student has chosen another college or university can be frustrating, especially if you were feeling like your school was their top choice. Even if you do everything to the best of your ability, you’re still …
How To Deal With This Common Excuse From Admitted Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read It’s a frequently heard excuse that admitted students give each spring as to why they aren’t ready to make their decision. They’re thinking about visiting another college that’s on their short list. It’s a fair reason, but …
Avoid This Mistake If You Want More Deposits
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 2 minute read It continues to be one of the most common mistakes that admissions counselors and enrollment marketers make each year: Not communicating with the parents of admitted students in a way that feels personal. When you do that, …
More Advice For You On Talking With Admitted Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read Last week I received some great questions from admissions counselors who are a part of our newsletter community. Each of the situations they asked about are fairly common this time of year, so I thought I’d share their …
Figuring Out Which Admits Are Close To A Decision
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read With colleges and universities finally starting to receive ISIRs, a lot of schools we’ve spoken with are hoping to start sending out financial aid award letters in the next week or two. For a good number of admitted but …
Don’t Miss This Important Yield Tip
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read Last week during a yield workshop I was asked which things really move the needle and increase a college’s chances of securing more deposits. I continue to argue that getting a student to choose your school isn't usually …