By Ethan Penland, Director of Admissions Services 4 minute read Although I graduated with a degree in English, I’ve never been a big reader. But, this year, I have a goal to read at least a book a month. The books I prefer reading are ones that bring a new perspective–self-improvement, …
They Need You To Explain These Two Things
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute read One of the biggest things prospective students at all stages struggle with during their college search is being able to differentiate between schools, especially colleges that are similar in size and/or …
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 …
Important Reminder From A 101 Year-Old Nun
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read Prior to the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, you had probably never heard of Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt unless you worked at Loyola University Chicago. That all changed in a matter of weeks when 11-seed Loyola made a …
Don’t Forget! Facts Tell and Stories Sell
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services 5 minute read Every year around this time, I find myself saying the following statement a lot. If you want to generate more deposits and commitments from your admitted students, incorporate more storytelling and become a better …
Two Super Important Questions They Need Answered
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 4 minute read Two years ago it was asking about fear, and in 2020 it was the importance of personalization. I really emphasized both of those topics during training workshops, conferences I spoke at, and on Twitter and LinkedIn …