By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Dealing with unresponsive students is a common problem every fall, especially as we get closer to the holidays. These past few weeks a number of readers have been asking me for more information and ideas on how to handle this group. …
Helping You With Seniors Who Aren’t Responding or Taking Action
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s a common problem every fall for most admissions counselors. They’ve got a bunch of students, specifically seniors, who at one point showed some level of interest in their school, but have since gone silent and aren’t taking any …
Dealing With Students Making Irrational and Emotional Decisions
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s a fact - a lot of students make completely illogical decisions during their college search process. Choosing a school (or where you’re going to apply) because of a boyfriend, girlfriend, the climate, the food, being able to play a …
Readers Have Been Asking Me About This
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services May 1 has come and gone. Whatever that particular date meant in your office, I’m guessing that you’re still dealing with a bunch of undecided, admitted seniors. Today I’m going to offer you some advice on how to proceed with that group …
Have You Talked About These 4 Things Yet?
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services College admissions departments throw facts around all the time. And a lot of admissions counselors and tour guides brag about facts in an attempt to separate their school from their competitors. But which facts are really worth talking …
We Need to Talk About New Year’s Resolutions
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services People tend to talk a lot about their New Year’s resolutions during Christmas break. Unfortunately research shows that less than 10% ever achieve those resolutions. Change can be hard. You know it, and I know it. Why is that? I think …