By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readDuring a conversation I had last week with a Director of Admissions the topic of lying came up. Specifically she asked me if I believe prospective students (as well as some parents) don’t always tell admissions counselors the …
Ask Your Admits These 6 Questions
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Most of the training workshops and fireside chats that I've led over the past month have included a discussion about the different groups of seniors that the admissions counselors were currently working with.One of those groups is …
Don’t Be Afraid To Do This
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services When you ask the right kinds of questions the right way, there's a good chance you’ll quickly discover what motivates a prospective student, as well as their likes, dislikes, wants, needs, fears, and concerns. Having that information makes …
Admissions Counselors Should Ask These Questions
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Last week during a virtual training workshop that I led for an admissions staff in Alabama, I told them that the most successful admissions counselors I know are able to get prospective students (and parents) to share how they’re feeling …
Super Important Questions to Ask
By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions Services Earlier this summer I shared a list of questions you could use to get prospective students talking. With fall travel likely to be severely limited and more virtual recruiting on the horizon, understanding how to get and keep a back and …