by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services If you’re a regular reader of this newsletter then you know I’m always looking for ways to help you with your professional development. If you're a new reader, welcome, and now you know too. Over the past few months I’ve told you why you should be a …
Developing Your Recruiting Relationship
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services At a time when colleges and universities are looking especially hard at the bottom line, admissions professionals must be able to consistently market and sell their school to prospective students and their parents. That’s the bottom line. One of the …
If Your Prospect Picks Another School, Here’s What You Should Do
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services It’s happening right now to admissions counselors across the country: admitted students are saying thanks but no thanks to a school’s offer of admission. What’s even worse is some of those “no’s” are coming from recruits that many of you probably had …
It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3 With Your Prospects
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Throughout the summer I’ve heard from a number of admissions counselors and directors, who are trying to “crack the code” when it comes to connecting with today’s teenage prospect. Everyone wants a competitive edge as they begin to build …
5 Recruiting Lessons for Admissions Courtesy of Johnny Shelton
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services If you didn’t watch the season premier of America’s Got Talent last week you probably have no idea who Johnny Shelton is. Hopefully after this article you’ll remember him for what his story and stand out performance can teach you as you strive to …
Recruiting Calls: How to Make Sure Your Prospects Remember You
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Spring yard work. That’s what I’ve spent the past two weekends doing. Trimming, planting, burying my down spouts, and mulch…lots of mulch. Does this sound familiar? I’m clearly a bad judge when it comes to mulch because I ended up making not one, …