By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last week my doorbell rang and standing on my porch was a young salesman who immediately told me that I had some cobwebs around the outside of my house, and that likely meant I had spiders or other bugs inside.Despite me assuring …
It’s So Important I Tell You This
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Thank you. It’s important I start with that because while I know many of you will read this article from start to finish, I also know that there are some who will stop after the first paragraph or part way through. Either way, I want …
An Intangible Thing in Student Recruitment
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesOver the weekend I came across a newspaper article in which college admission counselors and EM leaders shared recommendations and what they wish students knew about the college search process. I always find these pieces interesting, and this one …
A Very Important 3-Letter Word
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesIt happened the other day during my daughter’s basketball practice. The coaches were teaching the girls (1st and 2nd graders) how to set and use screens when one of them blurted out, “Why are we doing this?”I expected the head coach to respond …
Do You Care More Than Your Competition?
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesWhat’s your answer to that question?I’m asking because what you do during the next month or two will in large part determine whether or not many of your undecided admits select your school.If you’re wondering if “caring” more than your …