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 …
Don’t Forget These 4 Things
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 1 minute read Students continue to choose their college (or in some cases where they’re going to visit or apply) because of a boyfriend, girlfriend, the weather, the dorm rooms, or even the food options. That might seem completely …
Why Should They Choose Your School?
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read “You know how you always ask students what make them different? Tell us what makes y'all different. Why should I choose your school over anything else?” That quote from a high school junior appeared in a national …
Stop Saying These Three Words
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read Considering how hard it is to get and keep the attention of young people these days it’s important to know which phrases and words to avoid. There are three words in particular that a lot of admissions counselors, …