By Jeremy Tiers, Vice President of Admissions Services 3 minute read How often have you read or said something like, “We have a welcoming and supportive community.” Or, “96% of our students are employed in a job they love or continuing their education within a year of graduating.” Here’s 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 …
Stop ‘Checking In’ With Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read This month I’ve shared multiple articles that discuss the value of asking direct questions. If you missed those or want a quick review, go here. A couple of weeks ago I received a message from a newsletter reader …
You’re Not Always Getting The Whole Truth
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read About once a month I get asked by either an admissions counselor or leader if I believe prospective students (as well as some parents) don’t always reveal the whole truth during various college conversations. My …
It’s Important That You Give Students Choices
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 4 minute read Here’s an increasing trend that we’ve noticed at Tudor Collegiate Strategies. Young people don’t like to be put on the spot and told to make a decision – about a lot of things. Believe it or not, that oftentimes …
Stop Using These Three Words
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read Considering how hard it is to get and keep another person’s attention these days, it’s important to know which words and phrases to avoid. There are three words in particular that a lot of admissions counselors and …