By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read One of the things we’ve learned from helping hundreds of colleges and universities track thousands of interactions over the past 9 years between admissions counselors and prospective students is this:The more you …
Stop ‘Checking In’ With Students
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read This month I’ve shared multiple articles that discuss the value of asking direct questions. If you missed those or want a quick review, go here.A couple of weeks ago I received a message from a newsletter reader …
Three Questions You Need To Ask
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 2 minute read We both know that getting good information out of a teenager continues to be a challenge.Most young people aren’t that great at communicating what’s really going on in their mind, as well as what their …
It’s Smart To Ask These Kinds Of Questions
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 1 minute read The best questions you can ask prospective students will open the door and give them ‘permission’ to provide you with context about their mindset and feelings.Along with that it’s important to keep in mind that as …
Understanding Your Students Better
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 1 minute read You want to find out why a senior who seemed really excited and engaged at a recent college fair or high school visit hasn’t started their application.The common way I see admissions counselors and enrollment …