By Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesToday I want to introduce you to what I consider to be the most underrated tool in admissions recruiting. You can’t buy it, it’s hard to teach, and most counselors don’t use it to their advantage.When you’re trying to secure a commitment and …
Admitted Student Days – How to Turn Average Into Awesome
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesWhether your institution is still processing applications or trying to turn those admits into deposits, increasing yield is unquestionably a priority.As we’ve previously discussed, our ongoing focus group research on campuses around the country …
Stop Doing This One Simple Thing to Improve Your Campus Visits
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesBefore I tell you what that is, I want to start by thanking each of you for your readership. Furthermore, it’s great to hear success stories from those of you who have applied the information from this newsletter. I look forward to being on many of …
Have You Given Them a Reason to Visit Campus?
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesSpring break weeks are fast approaching. A large majority of your younger prospects, primarily juniors, are currently putting together a road map of college campuses to visit. Have you and your admissions staff made a compelling case highlighting …
A Valuable Admissions Recruiting Lesson Learned
by Jeremy Tiers, Director of Admissions ServicesOvercoming an objection from a prospective student can be a difficult challenge. For many admissions counselors it’s one of the most frustrating parts of the job.Late last fall during a one-on-one consultation with a counselor, the topic of …