By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 5 minute readThis week I’ll be in the New York City area to lead my thirteenth and final summer training workshop.As you might imagine, fall travel season has been a popular topic lately, especially as I’ve been speaking with …
6 Useful Tips for New Counselors
By Ethan Penland, Director of Admissions Services3 minute readI remember my first day on the job as an Admissions Officer at the University of North Georgia, and I truly did not really know what to expect other than I had a personal expectation of wanting to do a good job and make an …
What Makes You Different Than Everybody Else?
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute readMost of the emails, letters, and brochures that colleges and universities are sending prospective students right now are filled with facts, figures, history, and blanket, generalized statements.You know the ones I’m …
10 Questions You Should Be Asking
By Jeremy Tiers, Senior Director of Admissions Services 3 minute readWhenever I run into someone who participated in one of my training workshops I ask them what they’ve put into practice that has been the most helpful.The number one thing I continue to hear is how changing the kinds …
Tips For Regional Counselors From Regional Counselors
By Ethan Penland, Director of Admissions Services4 minute readA few months ago I was asked by a regional counselor to offer some tips on regional recruitment and how to be successful.I thought it was a great idea, and to make it even better I decided I would also reach out to a few …