By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s a common problem every fall for most admissions counselors. They’ve got a bunch of students, specifically seniors, who at one point showed some level of interest in their school, but have since gone silent and aren’t taking any …
Stop Asking Them These Questions! Do This Instead
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services A few months ago I told you to avoid using the words, “I was just…” in your recruiting conversations. If you missed that article, it’s definitely worth three minutes of your time and you can access it right here. The words you use …
You Should Assume These 6 Things
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s that time of year when admitted students are telling admissions counselors, “You’re in my top 3,” or some version of that. In my experience, hearing a statement like that leads some counselors to assume everything is going …
It Doesn’t Always Make Sense
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 …