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 …
What Students Need Most In Order To Choose You
By Ethan Penland, Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read Have you ever had the experience of being around new people and the feeling of worry sweeping over you that you may not find your place in the group? Or, when you’re in a new environment, do you sometimes struggle to blend …
5 Reasons Why Students Are Ghosting You
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read It’s a common frustration for admissions counselors every single winter. They email or text a group of seniors who showed some level of interest in their school last fall, and instead of a response (or an application …
You Need To Assume This
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read We’ve talked before about why saying, “Reach out to me if you have any questions” is not an effective communication strategy with prospective students. It’s not direct or intentional enough. Oftentimes, even the most …