by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last week at the NACAC National Conference, I made it a point to connect with a lot of high school counselors. I got their thoughts on a number of topics including the level of value that both they and their students perceive high school visits by …
What to Do Next After Your First Contacts Are Done
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services What’s your plan now? Many admissions departments around the country have officially started the recruitment process with the next class of prospective students. The first emails and letters have been sent, and the first phone calls have been …
4 Important Things About Communicating With This Next Class
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services The other day during a phone conversation with an admissions counselor he referred to talking with prospective students as “complicated”. I’m sure many of you would echo that sentiment. As you prepare to have conversations with a brand new class of …
Talking With Parents: A Crash Course
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Let’s get right down to business today! You know that the parents of just about every single prospect and admit on your list will have substantial influence in their child’s final decision making process. You also know that the cost of attending …
The Balancing Act – Parents And Prospects
During much of my career as a college basketball coach I held the title of Recruiting Coordinator. That meant it was my responsibility to organize and helping execute the “campus visit.” When I put together the information packets, I always made sure that the parents received something unique that …