by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Most of us use logic when we make decisions. I think I’m a pretty rational guy, except when it comes to my inexplicable love for Starbucks coffee. It’s my drink of choice when I’m on the road working with clients or leading an admissions …
I’ve Got Two Creative Student Recruitment Strategies for You
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Some call it “the grind.” Others say they feel like a robot. It’s a conversation I have a lot each recruiting cycle with college admission professionals across the country. Once a new year begins they quickly feel like they’re doing and saying the …
Why You Need to Get “Little Yeses” From Prospects and Parents
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s vitally important to take your time and lead prospective students, and their parents, through the process of understanding why they should want to come to your school, and why they’ll feel proud to put on that sweatshirt. That involves …
He’s Got the Keys to Helping You Become a Better Recruiter
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services If you just looked at that picture and have no idea who that guy is, I think student recruitment is probably harder for you than it needs to be…especially if you happen to be an admissions counselor who is under the age of 30. During my client …
4 Things American Pickers Can Teach You About Recruiting
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services TV shows, and movies for that matter, affect our lives more than you might think. Each time you turn on your television to relax and unwind, there’s a pretty good chance that you, the admissions professional, can either learn a valuable lesson or …
Why Confidence is a Key Part of Your Recruiting Success
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Have you ever gone to a restaurant where you’ve asked the waiter or waitress for a recommendation? If you travel frequently and like to sample the local cuisine instead of the national chains like I do, you probably do this a lot. Why is that? Is it …