It's a long title for a complicated topic:When is it right for college coaches to step away from coaching and begin a career outside of the college campus?Most coaches have that question run through their mind from time to time, and it's not an easy decision. So, how do you go about making …
Ask Your Undecided Admitted Students This
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services The question came from a second year admissions counselor who had attended my presentation at IACAC Congress earlier in the day.He found me during the conference social and asked if he could vent about something that was really …
Admissions VIP Extra: February 28, 2017
Do this now with juniors: by Jeremy TiersMy goal in today's VIP extra is to make sure you get started on the right foot with your current list of juniors.Here are two things that can help you take the early lead:Share both the positives and the negatives. Too many admission counselors …
The Unending Agony of Being In Your Prospect’s Top Five
Don't get me wrong:Being "in" their top five college choices is better than not being in their top five. At least in theory.The thing is, we're finding that being listed in a prospect's "top five" isn't what it used to be. In the good 'ol days, being listed in a recruit's top five was the …
Identity Change – Love it or Hate it
Nicole Sohanic, Front RushA college athletic identity is a special thing. When I say athletic identity I am referring to the sport’s logo, colors, fonts, and even their mascot. Change in design, of identities in particular, causes a lot of discomfort! Even if overall it is a change for the …