By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 2 minute read At NACAC last week I was talking with a Director of Admissions and she told me her counselors had done a good job communicating and building relationships with their inquiries and applicants who had visited… but lately the …
Another Secret For Getting Students To Talk
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read I’ve explained in previous articles that casual questions lead to better responses. Here’s another communication secret when it comes to increasing your chances for a response from students. It’s a strategy that I continue to …
After A Student Visits, Ask These Questions
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read Our research continues to show that during the college search process there are a handful of times when a student’s mindset significantly shifts. One of those is in the hours and days after a campus visit. Simply put, students …
The Worst Question You Can Ask Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read A big worry that many students have during their college search is not knowing what questions to ask. They simply don’t know what they don’t know. Because of that, the worst question an admissions counselor, tour guide, faculty …
5 Questions You Need To Ask Junior Inquiries
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read During the training workshops we lead for admissions and enrollment marketing teams, one of the things we discuss at length is the importance of asking direct questions at different stages of the college search. When you ask …
Two Questions You Need To Ask Admitted Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 1 minute read When it comes to your admitted (but undecided) population, the worst thing you can do is sit back and assume this group has all the information they need, and you can no longer really influence their decision. One of the …