by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Thanks for checking out this week’s newsletter. I’m sending good vibes your way as you finish putting together your school’s next class of new students. Last week I received a bunch of emails from admissions counselors looking for advice …
Recruiting Reminders From the NCAA Tournament
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services A historic upset. Check. Buzzer beaters. Check. A 98-year-old nun becoming famous. Check. And friends of mine tearing up their brackets and uttering some choice words after a weekend that could only be described as complete madness. Check, …
If You’re Getting the Silent Treatment
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services You’re not alone. Winter seems to be the popular time of year for radio silence from students, namely inquiries and admitted (but undecided) students. A lot of admissions counselors tell me their state of mind when this happens is a …
Establishing a Timeline With Prospective Students
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Lately I’ve been getting a lot of emails and phone calls from Directors and Associate Directors who describe the following scenario. Their school is getting ready to deliver financial aid awards, and call campaigns are about to commence. …
My Answer to This Important Question
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last week I received an email with the question, “What do the best admissions counselors do so well?” My response was something that I thought you might find helpful, so I’m going to share it with you today. I’m also going to expand on it …
After the Campus Visit, It’s Important to Do This
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services If I asked you what the “this” is, what would your answer be? What do you think an admissions counselor should do right after a student from the territory they manage visits campus? Developing a post-visit strategy is imperative. And by …